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    TBI rape kit processing times greatly improve after funding boost

    Turnaround times at the Jackson Crime Lab, which processes sexual assault evidence kits from Memphis, decreased from 51 weeks to 18 weeks between July 2022 and August 2023. Last year, the numbers were getting worse.

    By Ian Round October 09, 2023
  • State Government

    Justin Jones sues Cameron Sexton, claiming expulsion violated free speech

    Justin Jones’ attorneys argue Cameron Sexton “led an illegal and unconstitutional effort to expel them — all in an effort to quash legitimate and open discussion about the use of weapons of war in murdering six Nashville citizens.”

    By Ian Round October 03, 2023
  • State Government

    D.C. Scorecard: Cohen, Kustoff vote for spending stop-gap while Hagerty, Blackburn vote no

    U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen was among the Democratic majority voting for the bill, and Rep. David Kustoff was among the 126 Republicans who voted for it.

    By Bill Dries October 02, 2023
  • State Government

    More than 100K lose TennCare coverage in first months of ‘unwinding’

    TennCare says the majority who lost health coverage are eligible but fell through the cracks due to “procedural” reasons, such as failing to update their contact information after moving.

    By Ian Round October 01, 2023
  • State Government

    Appeals court upholds ban on gender-affirming care for minors

    A panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled 2-1 that the transgender plaintiffs did not have a constitutional right to gender-affirming care as minors, saying courts should get out of the way of “thoughtful debates” within state legislatures.

    By Ian Round September 29, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Brian Kelsey to remain free pending appeal

    The judge determined that Kelsey had raised a “substantial and close question that is integral to the merits of his convictions” and did not appeal for the sole purpose of delay.

    By Ian Round September 27, 2023
  • State Government

    Tennessee Republicans form working group to reject federal education funds

    House Speaker Cameron Sexton first expressed interest in rejecting $1.8 billion in annual federal education funding during the regular legislative session earlier this year.

    By Ian Round September 25, 2023
  • Public Safety

    Brian Kelsey appears in court to ask for bail pending appeal

    With four weeks left until he’s scheduled to go to prison, former state Sen. Brian Kelsey appeared in federal court in Nashville on Thursday, Sept. 21 to argue that prosecutors violated his plea deal — and that he should remain free while the appeal plays out.

    By Ian Round September 21, 2023
  • Bartlett

    State officials share success stories at Bartlett Chamber luncheon

    A trio of elected Republican state leaders highlighted their accomplishments in Nashville and the benefits for their constituents in Shelby County’ suburbs.

    By Michael Waddell September 20, 2023
  • Health Care

    Memphis breaks ground on $34 million mental health crisis center

    Dignitaries including Gov. Bill Lee were present as Alliance Healthcare Services celebrated a facility being built in Binghampton that will cover behavioral health, addiction, and walk-in help for children and families. 

    By Aisling Mäki September 18, 2023
  • State Government

    State approves funding for ‘first step’ in Wilder Youth Center replacement

    The renovation is part of the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services’ plan to manage the crisis of placements for youths in foster care or the juvenile justice system.

    By Ian Round September 14, 2023
  • State Government

    Rep. Gloria Johnson of ‘Tennessee Three’ officially launches 2024 Senate campaign

    Johnson is running for a seat currently held by Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn.

    By The Associated Press September 05, 2023
  • State Government

    Here are details on the four bills the General Assembly passed

    The two chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly resolved a standoff on Tuesday, Aug. 29, agreeing to pass the four bills that the Senate passed last week and ending a special session prompted by the Covenant School shooting.

    By Ian Round August 29, 2023
  • State Government

    House Speaker ejects audience, silences Jones in special session; Democrats walk off in protest

    Sexton’s moves followed a subcommittee chairman’s move last week to clear the entire audience from a hearing room — including parents of survivors of the Covenant School shooting. 

    By Ian Round August 28, 2023
  • Update State Government

    Former 2-term Republican Tennessee Gov. Don Sundquist dies at 87

    The Memphis Republican’s bid for a state income tax in his second term as governor estranged him from the GOP statewide, but Sundquist made his peace with a more conservative state party late in life.

    By Bill Dries August 27, 2023
  • Update State Government

    Special session to continue next week as Senate adjourns for the weekend

    The General Assembly’s special legislative session will not end this week. The state Senate on Thursday, Aug. 24, adjourned for the weekend with the intention of returning Monday afternoon, after a meeting that lasted just a few minutes.

    By Ian Round August 24, 2023
  • State Government

    Tennessee Senate passes four bills, special session likely to end Thursday

    The bills seek to improve background checks, create an awareness campaign about free gun locks and require a report on human trafficking; they mostly continue things the state government already does.

    By Ian Round August 23, 2023
  • State Government

    Audience ejected at special session: ‘This is not what democracy looks like’

    Tuesday saw the first committee hearings of the special session and the beginning of discussion on bills. More than 100 people — including parents of Covenant School shooting survivors — were removed from one of the first hearings.

    Related story: 

    House sets controversial rules as General Assembly begins special session

    By Ian Round August 22, 2023
  • State Government

    House sets controversial rules as General Assembly begins special session

    In addition to limiting public access, the Tennessee House of Representatives listed consequences for members who breach decorum during the special legislative session that began Monday, Aug. 21.

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    Protesters in Nashville rally for — and against — stricter gun laws

    ‘Freedom Ride for Millennials:’ Dozens bus to Nashville for first day of special session

    By Ian Round August 22, 2023
  • State Government

    Protesters in Nashville rally for — and against — stricter gun laws

    Representatives of DC Project, Equity Alliance, Memphis For All, Moms Demand Action and other groups gathered in Nashville leading up to the special session that commenced Monday, Aug. 21. 

    By Julia Baker, Ian Round August 21, 2023
  • State Government

    Justin J. Pearson sworn into state House — again — before special session

    Justin J. Pearson was sworn into the state House of Representatives for the third time on Monday, Aug. 21, following his April 6 expulsion, quick interim reappointment and subsequent special election victory earlier this month.

    By Ian Round August 21, 2023
  • State Government

    ‘Freedom Ride for Millennials:’ Dozens bus to Nashville for first day of special session

    Around two dozen local advocates and concerned citizens rode the bus to Nashville Monday to advocate for gun-safety legislation.

    By Julia Baker August 21, 2023
  • Premium State Government

    How gun-rights groups exert influence on state lawmakers

    Republican Debra Maggart had worked to pass a number of gun bills, but she said the National Rifle Association decided to “annihilate” her in 2012 after she spoke against Tennesseans keeping weapons in their cars while at work.

    By Ian Round August 21, 2023
  • State Government

    Lawmakers’ gun-safety bills can’t be heard during special session

    In the months since Gov. Bill Lee announced he would convene a special session, top lawmakers’ initial openness to a “red flag” law hardened into uncompromising opposition, and the focus of the special session shifted from guns to mental health and tough-on-crime legislation.

    By Ian Round August 17, 2023
  • State Government

    Vanderbilt faces investigation over release of transgender health records

    Hospital officials have confirmed Vanderbilt University Medical Center is facing a federal civil rights investigation after turning the medical records of transgender patients over to Tennessee’s attorney general.

    By The Associated Press August 11, 2023

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