The second Tennessee Democrat ousted from his House seat last week in the Tennessee General Assembly was reappointed to serve until a special election can be held later this year to fill the seat for the rest of his term. Justin Pearson, who represents parts of Memphis in Shelby County, was reinstated in a vote…
Second Tennessee Democrat Reinstated to Seat He Was Ousted From
April 12, 2023
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LIVE NOW: Tennessee Local Commission Evaluates Reappointing Ousted State Lawmaker
April 12, 2023
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A Memphis-area commission meets at 2:30 p.m. ET on April 12 to consider reappointing Justin Pearson, a former Democrat state Representative ousted from the Tennessee House of Representatives with another colleague for breaking decorum with a gun control demonstration on the House floor. …
Tennessee Local Commission Evaluates Reappointing Ousted State Lawmaker
April 12, 2023
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A Memphis-area commission meets at 2:30 p.m. ET on April 12 to consider reappointing Justin Pearson, a former Democrat state Representative ousted from the Tennessee House of Representatives with another colleague for breaking decorum with a gun control demonstration on the House floor. …
LIVE NOW: Protestors Rally to Reinstate Tennessee Lawmaker
April 12, 2023
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Protestors rally at 1:00 p.m. ET on April 12 in Memphis as a commission considers reappointing Democrat state Rep. Justin Pearson, a former lawmaker expelled from the Tennessee House of Representatives and another colleague for breaking decorum with a gun control demonstration on the House floor. …
Protestors Rally to Reinstate Tennessee Lawmaker
April 12, 2023
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Protestors rally at 1:00 p.m. ET on April 12 in Memphis as a commission considers reappointing Democrat state Rep. Justin Pearson, a former lawmaker expelled from the Tennessee House of Representatives and another colleague for breaking decorum with a gun control demonstration on the House floor. …
Tennessee Legislature’s Plan to Cut Nashville Council in Half Temporarily Halted by Court
April 12, 2023
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Judges in a Nashville Chancery Court ruled in favor of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (Metro) on Monday in a suit they filed against the state to at least temporarily block a bill signed by Gov. Bill Lee earlier this year that would have cut the city council in half. The judge’s…
Tennessee Governor Proposes Law That Would Restrict Gun Ownership
April 11, 2023
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on April 11 floated a law that would restrict gun ownership as he signed an order that would strengthen background checks for gun purchases. “It is important that we find a way to remove individuals who are a threat to themselves or to our society, to remove them from access to…
IRS Grants Tax Relief to Tennessee Storm Victims
April 11, 2023
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Victims of recent storms in Tennessee have been granted tax relief by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and now have until July 31 to file their returns. In an April 10 news release, the IRS said the extended relief is being granted to individuals living in any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the wake…
Tennessee Democrat Reinstated to House Seat by Nashville Council After Being Expelled
Nashville’s Metro Council voted unanimously to reinstate Democrat Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones to the House seat he was expelled from last week on Monday night, April 10. The short meeting yielded no other nominations from the council to fill the seat aside from Jones. A roar from those in attendance could be heard celebrating…
LIVE 5:30 PM ET: Tennessee County Council Meeting on Reinstating Justin Jones to State Legislature
April 10, 2023
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The local county council that includes Nashville meets at 4:30 ET p.m. on April 10 to consider reinstating Justin Jones to the Tennessee state legislature on Monday after the Tennessee House of Representatives expelled Jones and another representative for their actions during a protest demanding gun reform on the floor of the statehouse. …
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