O'Connell Funnels Cash to State Allies | Pith in the Wind
Mayor Freddie O’Connell sent $5,250 to state lawmakers this month via a new political action committee created in November with leftover campaign cash.
Source: nashvillescene.com
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Democrats challenge proposed amendments in state legislature
As the Tennessee General Assembly begins its second session, Republicans and Democrats are already at odds over the adoption of rules that govern how the legislature conducts business.
Source: herald-citizen.com
New Tennessee House rules seek to discourage more uproar after highly publicized expulsions
The Republican-run Tennessee House on Wednesday installed new rules limiting how long lawmakers can debate bills and restricting members deemed “out of order” from speaking — an effort to discourage further turmoil after the highly publicized expulsions of two Democrats last year. The wide-ranging set of rule changes was opposed by many Democrats, including the “Tennessee Three”: Rep. Gloria Johnson of Knoxville, Rep. Justin Jones from Nashville and Justin Pearson of Memphis, who waged a protest on the House floor last April calling for gun control just days...
Source: yahoo.com
Lawmaker asks for clarity after new guest pass system in Tennessee House
A Tennessee lawmaker has asked the Attorney General to issue an opinion on how residents can access the House gallery after new changes were implemented by House Speaker Cameron Sexton.
Source: newschannel5.com
Lawmaker challenges new rule that limits general public from House chamber
The rule was put in place by House Speaker Cameron Sexton which requires a special ticket for one of the public galleries.
Source: newschannel5.com