State lawmakers agree on animal protections, social media safety and more
The 2025 Tennessee General Assembly concluded April 22. (Mark Humphrey/AP file)
NASHVILLE — You don’t have to look very far in the Tennessee General Assembly to spot a bill that might make you scratch your head.
Like many other lawmaking arenas, the state Legislature is marked with partisanship, division and frustration.
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Benjamin Smith
Benjamin Smith reports on state politics for The Daily Memphian. Ben studied journalism at The University of Alabama and wrote for magazines in Alexander City, Alabama. Ben currently lives in Nashville and enjoys music, basketball and reading.
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