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  • State Government

    Judge denies Brian Kelsey’s latest attempt to avoid prison

    The former state senator’s most recent attempt to stay out of prison alleged government misconduct and that his legal counsel was ineffective.

    By Benjamin Smith February 19, 2025
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    TN House rules handcuff Democrats’ ability to introduce legislation

    “All we have is our voice, and you’ve restricted that by saying, ... ‘We don’t want to hear your voice,’” state Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, said during a Jan. 14 rules committee hearing on bill limitations.

    By Benjamin Smith February 16, 2025
  • Education

    Some Tennessee charter school applicants may bypass local districts

    Gov. Bill Lee is pushing for a major revision to Tennessee charter school law to create ways for operators to bypass their local elected school boards.

    By Marta W. Aldrich February 15, 2025
  • State Government

    General Assembly hears two proposals to change Tennessee’s Constitution

    The first resolution proposes an amendment to expand the rights of crime victims, and the second would remove a defendant’s right to bail for certain violent offenses.

    By Benjamin Smith February 13, 2025
  • Metro

    Gov. Lee signs bill drastically expanding school vouchers

    While the $447 million initiative has been touted as a “universal” program for anyone interested, Republican leaders included a key provision: Students living in the country illegally will be prohibited from participating.

    By The Associated Press February 13, 2025
  • State Government

    State Sen. Taylor’s complaint against DA Mulroy dismissed

    In a letter to representatives of both the Board of Judicial Conduct and the Board of Professional Responsibility, state Sen. Brent Taylor asked for investigations into both Steve Mulroy and Judge Paula Skahan. 

    By Aarron Fleming February 12, 2025
  • State Government

    Legislators bring back proposal for new Shelby County jail

    State Rep. John Gillespie, R-Memphis, and state Sen. Raumesh Akbari, D-Memphis, have proposed a bill allowing Shelby County to ask voters if they want to raise the local-option sales tax from 2.75% to 3.75%.

    By Samuel Hardiman February 11, 2025
  • State Government

    Governor’s budget includes millions for Memphis Zoo, Downtown safety

    Gov. Bill Lee’s inclusion of a proposed Downtown safety program comes as the city has embarked on a plan for hardening security on FedExForum game nights.

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    State of the State: Gov. Lee proposes $1B toward $30B road projects backlog

    By Samuel Hardiman February 10, 2025
  • State Government

    State of the State: Gov. Lee proposes $1B toward $30B road projects backlog

    Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Monday proposed more than $1 billion into road projects financed by a one-time use of general state tax money and a plan to shift $80 million annually from the sales tax on tires.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 10, 2025
  • State Government

    TN lawmakers file bill challenging immigrants’ access to public education

    The legislation would directly challenge a more than 40-year-old precedent that ensures all children access to a free public education regardless of immigration status.

    By Benjamin Smith February 05, 2025
  • State Government

    Immigration bill passes, heads to governor’s desk

    The Tennessee House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that creates a state Centralized Immigration Enforcement Division and makes it a class E felony for local officials to vote in favor of sanctuary city policies.

    By Benjamin Smith January 30, 2025
  • State Government

    Tennessee lawmakers pass Gov. Lee’s school-voucher bill

    The House and the Senate passed the Education Freedom Act, legislation championed by Gov. Bill Lee.

    By Benjamin Smith January 31, 2025
  • State Government

    GOP-led immigration bill signals Trump that Tennessee wants to aid his deportation crackdown

    Tennessee lawmakers fast-tracked Gov. Bill Lee’s $5.5 million proposal to create a state immigration division and allocate funding for training grants for local law enforcement agencies seeking immigration agreements to cooperate with federal authorities.

    By The Associated Press January 29, 2025
  • State Government

    Memphis state rep to chair Black Caucus

    The Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators has a new leader in state Rep. Jesse Chism, D-Memphis.

    By Benjamin Smith January 29, 2025
  • Education

    Despite vocal opposition, school-voucher bill sails through state House committees

    The Education Freedom Act passed the state House Education Committe, the House Government Operations Committee, the House Finance Ways and Means Committee and the House Calendar and Rules Committee.

    By Benjamin Smith January 29, 2025
  • State Government

    Newly minted state Rep. Gabby Salinas talks cancer, loss, overcoming obstacles

    Gabby Salinas says she has been the beneficiary of support from all walks of life and both sides of the aisle. “That has really shaped me in my approach to the way I navigate politics.”

    By Benjamin Smith January 28, 2025
  • Education

    TN universal school vouchers would cost at least $1.1B in first 5 years, state projects

    The governor and the legislature’s GOP leaders are seeking even more funding for the program’s first year than the legislative analysis identifies.

    By Marta W. Aldrich January 27, 2025
  • State Government

    New House rules could ban hecklers, banish disorderly lawmakers to voting remotely

    The Tennessee House is warning lawmakers and the crowds watching legislative floor sessions that they could be booted from the room if their behavior is deemed out of line.

    By The Associated Press January 16, 2025
  • State Government

    Governor calls special session on school vouchers, immigration

    Critics of Tennessee’s voucher proposal allege the program is financially unsustainable in the long term and will siphon funds away from public schools.

    By Benjamin Smith January 15, 2025
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    D.C. Scorecard: What Memphis’ elected officials are saying ahead of Trump’s second term

    U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Memphis, has called on the Senate to reject several of Trump’s appointees, including Robert Kennedy Jr

    By Bill Dries January 14, 2025
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    Four key issues to watch in upcoming Tennessee legislative session

    Education, reproductive rights, immigration and tough-on-crime were in the spotlight last year. This year, the same topics will likely reemerge alongside new legislation focused on bail-bond reform, grocery taxes, school vouchers and more.

    By Benjamin Smith January 13, 2025
  • State Government

    TDOT working to keep roads clear as freezing conditions endure

    Despite the snowy weather, Tennessee Department of Transportation SmartWay cameras showed steady traffic on the Interstate 55 and Hernando DeSoto bridges. Streams for other interstate routes in the city showed minimal weather-related disruptions.

    By Julia Baker January 10, 2025
  • Shelby County

    State senator reveals case for Mulroy ouster

    State Sen. Brent Taylor lists allegations he says are grounds for the removal of Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy. “He does not follow the law,” Taylor said.

    By Aarron Fleming January 09, 2025
  • State Government

    Tenn. Gov. Bill Lee tours Memphis’ xAI facility

    Lee was joined on the tour by Lt. Gov. Randy McNally and Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton — but not xAI founder Elon Musk. 

    By Bill Dries January 09, 2025
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    House speaker talks state’s ‘nuclear options’ if MSCS board fires Feagins

    “You cannot accept anymore that the lowest performing school system in our state is in Shelby County,” State House Speaker Cameron Sexton said while in Memphis. “There’s too many people. There’s too many new jobs coming in. It’s too important for our success.”

    By Bill Dries January 09, 2025

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