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  • Elections

    State Senate, MSCS board vacancies on County Commission’s agenda

    The commission could set dates Wednesday for interviewing applicants for the state Senate District 33 seat and the Memphis Shelby County Schools board seat.

    By Bill Dries February 23, 2022
  • Update State Government

    Juneteenth won’t be a state holiday — for now — after bill stalls in General Assembly

    The bill would have upgraded June 19 from a day of special observance to an official state holiday, giving state government workers the day off.

    By Ian Round February 22, 2022
  • State Government

    Lee’s state Supreme Court appointee recuses in school voucher case

    In her recusal, Sarah Campbell cited a rule that says, “A judge shall disqualify himself or herself in any proceeding in which the judge’s impartiality might reasonably be questioned.”

    By Ian Round February 21, 2022
  • State Government

    Bill seeks to treat gun violence as a public health issue

    A bill by state Rep. London Lamar would require data sharing between police departments and the state health department, and would require TDH to produce an annual report on the public health impacts of gun violence.

    By Ian Round February 18, 2022
  • Elections

    Council opposes state bills dropping police residency requirements

    The council debate was underway as state legislators were debating in Nashville. The common factor in both discussions was Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis, who backed the bill in Nashville while outlining strategies to hire more officers who live in Memphis.

    By Bill Dries February 15, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    House panel passes ban on residency requirements for police, firefighters

    Memphis Democrats objected, primarily because most of the bill’s sponsors are not Memphians.

    By Ian Round February 15, 2022
  • Elections

    State lawmakers ban voting method Memphians wanted to implement

    Memphians have voted twice to use ranked-choice voting, also known as instant-runoff voting, although it hasn’t yet been implemented. 

    By Ian Round February 15, 2022
  • Elections

    Could an independent commission help with redistricting?

    Unfair maps can result in expensive lawsuits, poor representation for the political minority, foregone-conclusion elections and safe seats for incumbents. Partisan redistricting also causes voters to lose faith in the system and disengage from civic life.

    By Ian Round February 13, 2022
  • Update Public Safety

    TN Court of Appeals confirms Shelby County judge

    Shelby County Criminal Court Judge John Campbell has been confirmed to the state Court of Appeals. He was up for re-election to criminal court his year, but his seat will remain vacant until after the county general election. 

    By Yolanda Jones February 15, 2022
  • State Government

    Young Dolph could be commemorated with state Senate proclamation

    “Young Dolph was an inspiration to so many and taught me that whatever you do, just make sure you get paid for your hard work,” state Rep. Torrey Harris (D-Memphis) told The Daily Memphian, referencing the rapper’s song Get Paid.

    By Ian Round February 09, 2022
  • Elections

    Brian Kelsey could face challenger in August primary

    The indicted state senator is seeking reelection but is expected to face opposition as he tries to retain his seat for District 31.

    By Abigail Warren February 08, 2022
  • Shelby County

    County Commission mulls filling Katrina Robinson’s state Senate seat

    The commission debated Monday whether it should fill the District 33 seat Robinson was expelled from last week by fellow Senators. Part of the argument is whether it amounts to an endorsement of the Senate action.

    By Bill Dries February 07, 2022
  • Premium State Government

    How did Memphis’ Democratic congressional district survive redistricting?

    A brief history of the Voting Rights Act in Tennessee, and Shelby County’s protected congressional district.

    By Ian Round February 07, 2022
  • State Government

    Sometimes a colorful necktie can make a difference

    For young interns beginning their careers, even a necktie can put a knot in the budget. So donors come to the rescue.

    By Ian Round February 04, 2022
  • Premium Elections

    Weirich, Gov. Lee post fundraising advantage over challengers

    The dollar figures are among the campaign finance reports covering the past six months. They also show Republican county mayoral contender Worth Morgan has a balance of $159,540.

    By Bill Dries February 03, 2022
  • State Government

    Collierville raccoon receiving state honors

    A Collierville critter is getting time in the state spotlight this week due to his ability to predict spring.

    By Abigail Warren February 02, 2022
  • Education

    How the U of M will benefit from this year’s state budget

    The governor announced a significant boost to education funding in his State of the State Address on Monday, Jan. 31, with nearly $2 billion going to higher education.

    By Daja E. Henry February 02, 2022
  • State Government

    Governor’s choice for state Supreme Court nominee moves forward

    Republican lawmakers say Sarah Campbell shouldn’t recuse on the voucher case, one of Lee’s signature accomplishments.

    By Ian Round February 02, 2022
  • State Government

    Lee announces more education funding in State of the State address

    A boost to education funding was the most notable item on Lee’s proposed $52.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2023.

    By Ian Round February 01, 2022
  • State Government

    Tennessee project would honor lynching victims

    Almost 82 years after the last documented lynching in Tennessee, a Republican and a Democrat want to commemorate all 154 victims statewide with Community Remembrance Project.

    By Ian Round January 30, 2022
  • Education

    New education funding formula could head to legislature

    Gov. Bill Lee has announced the completion of his review of the Basic Education Program, the formula that decides how much money each school district gets from the state. 

    By Daja E. Henry January 28, 2022
  • crime crisis Public Safety

    New proposal pushes tougher penalties for drag racing

    State Rep. John Gillespie, a Memphis Republican, intends to make it easier to prosecute drag racers with an offense more severe than mere reckless driving.

    By Ian Round January 25, 2022
  • State Government

    U.S. House, state senate redistricting maps head to governor’s desk

    Several organizations have said the maps are a textbook example of gerrymandering and will lead to diminished voting power for people of color.

    By Ian Round January 25, 2022
  • State Government

    Legislators draw partisan lines over voting rights and filibuster

    The two key votes of the week in Washington D.C. were in the Senate. But the discussion among the city’s representatives in Washington included both U.S. House members who represent Memphis.

    By Bill Dries January 23, 2022
  • Education

    New voucher proposal targets districts that hold virtual learning

    The debate over whether to use tax dollars to send children to private schools has reared its head.

    By Ian Round, Daja E. Henry January 23, 2022

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