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  • State Government

    Former Tennessee Gov. Winfield Dunn dies

    Dunn moved to Memphis after marrying his wife Betty in 1950. He served as Tennessee’s governor in 1970-75.

    By Alys Drake September 29, 2024
  • State Government

    Tennessee’s drag ban allowed to stand

    In July, the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the Friends group did not have standing to sue because of the law because its performances were not “harmful to minors.”

    By Stevie Paige September 25, 2024
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    Memphis Mayor Young, Tennessee Gov. Lee not happy with gun-control referendum

    Mayor Young says he still thinks the referendum is not the best approach, but told The Daily Memphian he understands the sentiment. Gov. Lee says the referendum is about finding a way to “circumvent the law.”

    By Bill Dries September 19, 2024
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    Memphis attorney Kevin Ritz confirmed to federal appeals court

    U.S. Attorney Kevin Ritz was confirmed as the newest judge on the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court Friday, Sept. 13, with both of Tennessee’s U.S. senators voting against him.

    By Bill Dries September 16, 2024
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    Does Memphis win the battle but lose the war with gun-control referendum?

    The gun referendum has stoked partisan enthusiasm on both sides of the aisle. JB Smiley Jr. and Jerri Green said the council won’t back down. Conservative talk radio has called the body’s moves a “gun grab.”

    By Samuel Hardiman September 13, 2024
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    Political roundup: Cohen on Gaza, Kennedy Day and Reagan Day

    Steve Cohen meets with diplomats from Middle East countries and said discussions could include the possibility of a peacekeeping force in Gaza. Meanwhile, local Republicans and Democrats hear about voting’s importance in a non-battleground state.

    By Bill Dries September 08, 2024
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    Sentencing board formed after Eliza Fletcher’s death begins review

    “Unfortunately, sometimes we don’t see the flaws in the system until something bad happens,” said Vanessa Murtaugh, chair of the new Tennessee Inmate Disciplinary Oversight Board.

    By Julia Baker September 02, 2024
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    Tennessee DA Agee takes page from Brent Taylor’s playbook

    Frederick Agee, DA for Tennessee’s 28th judicial district, filed a complaint with the Tennessee comptroller’s office and the TBI about state Sen. Brent Taylor posting the personal information of a criminal defendant on social media.

    By Aarron Fleming August 28, 2024
  • State Government

    Local reaction to gun-control threat crosses party lines

    State reps. John Gillespie and Justin J. Pearson were some of the Memphis-area legislators pushing for local gun-control measures on the Nov. 5 ballot after a threat from state Republican leadership.

    By Samuel Hardiman, Bill Dries August 26, 2024
  • State Government

    Secretary of State won’t let Memphians vote on local gun control

    “Common sense says local governments can’t override state law to give a 12-year-old a driver’s license, and they can’t override other state laws either,” Hargett said in a statement emailed to The Daily Memphian.

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    TN Repubs threaten to withhold sales tax over Memphis gun votes

    Local reaction to gun-control threat crosses party lines

    By Bill Dries, Samuel Hardiman August 26, 2024
  • State Government

    TN Repubs threaten to withhold sales tax over Memphis gun votes

    Memphis City Council member Dr. Jeff Warren said he was disappointed by the news. “Cities are different animals from (the) countryside,” he said.

    By Samuel Hardiman August 26, 2024
  • State Government

    Tennessee law to let teachers carry guns in schools caused a ruckus, but has drawn little interest

    No Tennessee school system has indicated it’s working to train teachers or staff to be armed under the new law, according to dozens of school and law enforcement officials contacted by Chalkbeat.

    By Marta W. Aldrich August 20, 2024
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    Advocates want to expand awareness of victim-compensation fund

    Rafiah Muhammad-McCormick hopes an expansion of the state’s Criminal Injuries Compensation Act will make the process easier for victims and their families. But she and other advocates are working to clear another hurdle: awareness.

    By Julia Baker August 12, 2024
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    Democrats tout plans to flip Tennessee House seats

    Democrats have a goal of flipping seven to eight state House seats through the 2028 elections to bring Republicans down to just a simple majority there.

    By Bill Dries August 11, 2024
  • Elections

    Here’s who’s going to Nashville from Shelby County

    The incumbents in every contested Shelby County legislative primary cruised to reelection Thursday, meaning there may not be much change in the local delegation. 

    By Samuel Hardiman August 03, 2024
  • State Government

    Senate passes bill to protect kids online

    “The message we are sending to big tech is that kids are not your product,” Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee said at a news conference as the Senate passed the bill. “Kids are not your profit source.” She wrote the bill with Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.

    By The Associated Press July 30, 2024
  • State Government

    City’s D.C. reps react to proposed Supreme Court changes

    The proposals Monday by U.S. President Joe Biden would require Congressional approval. That seems unlikely given the reaction of the city’s representatives in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate.

    By Bill Dries July 29, 2024
  • State Government

    Tennessee tax-free weekend continues through Sunday

    Shoppers can purchase qualifying clothing, school supplies and computers tax free in Tennessee stores through Sunday, July 28.

    By King Jemison July 27, 2024
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    Friends of George’s plans to appeal federal drag-ban ruling

    The attorney representing Friends of George’s, the local theater group that sued to stop Tennessee from implementing the “anti-drag” law, acknowledged Tuesday, July 23, that the appeal process could be difficult.

    By Jody Callahan July 24, 2024
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    Inside the Tennessee Democratic delegation’s decision to back VP Harris

    The Tennessee delegation’s Sunday online meeting wasn’t a quick vote to back Vice President Kamala Harris, but many of the delegates had endorsed her as President Joe Biden’s successor before the virtual vote.

    By Bill Dries July 22, 2024
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    Local Democratic reaction to Biden withdrawal is backing for Harris

    Local Democratic elected officials reacted to President Joe Biden’s decision to call off his reelection bid Sunday, July 21, and support Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic nominee for president. 

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    President Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 race

    By Bill Dries July 22, 2024
  • Update State Government

    President Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 race

    Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for president on Sunday, July 21, ending his bid for reelection.

    By The Associated Press July 21, 2024
  • State Government

    Federal appeals court dismisses lawsuit over Tennessee’s anti-drag show ban

    The court found that Friends of George’s was not at risk of violating the 2023 law because its performances were not “harmful to minors.”

    By The Associated Press July 19, 2024
  • State Government

    New bridge gets formal launch with ‘old bridge’ in background

    Federal, state and local leaders gathered Thursday, July 18, by the river at the Metal Museum to talk about the path to the $800 million project.

    By Bill Dries July 19, 2024
  • Elections

    Three federal primaries in August set stage for November election

    As early voting opens Friday, July 12, here is a look at the primaries for the two Congressional districts that cover Shelby County and the race for one of the state’s two U.S. Senate seats.

    By Bill Dries August 03, 2024

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