State legislators in Tennessee passed a bill that would allow teachers and school staff in the state to be armed. Protests broke out in the Tennessee General ... Show more www.cnn.com/2024/04/23/us/tennessee-teachers-gun-carry-bill/
This is after we reported last week that the program was on life support.
"While we made tremendous progress, unfortunately ... Show more www.newschannel5.com/news/proposed-school-voucher-bill-dead-after-the-house-and-senate-unable-to-negotiate
Bill that would fine parents for kids’ crimes passes Tennessee legislature: If parents can’t afford the fine, they will be able to work it off through community ...
wreg.com/news/local/tn-bill-to-fine-parents-for-kids-crimes-passes-legislature/
Effort to ban LGBTQ+ pride flag in Tennessee schools falters: Tennessee Senate stops the measure.
axios.com/local/nashville/2024/04/25/bill-ban-lgbtq-pride-flag-tennessee-schools-ends
Tennessee's governor says Volkswagen workers made a mistake in UAW union vote: Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee says he thinks workers at a Volkswagen plant in ...
apnews.com/article/volkswagen-uaw-union-vote-ef85b4319a9496f78835614e08a8cb9e
Tennessee House kills bill that would have banned local officials from studying, funding reparations
apnews.com/article/reparations-ban-tennessee-republicans-71259e52fe4c7c98d49905fd0c18da50
How Republican-led states far from the US-Mexico border are rushing to pass tough immigration laws
apnews.com/article/oklahoma-illegal-immigration-02b08ee45bc4cf23ba9bf0fb0a28c67f
5 things to know for April 24: Foreign aid, Abortion, Campus protests, Armed teachers, Unhealthy air
cnn.com/2024/04/24/us/5-things-to-know-for-april-24-foreign-aid-abortion-campus-protests-armed-teachers-unhealthy-air/
Will Governor Lee try to defeat lawmakers against school vouchers? We asked him about it.
newschannel5.com/news/will-governor-lee-try-to-defeat-lawmakers-against-school-vouchers-we-asked-him-about-it
Tennessee lawmakers send bill to ban first-cousin marriages to governor: The Republican-led Tennessee Legislature has overwhelmingly voted to send GOP Gov ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/tennessee-lawmakers-send-bill-ban-first-cousin-marriages-governor-rcna147524
Tennessee legislature passes bill banning marriages between first cousins: A bill prohibiting marriage between first cousins is headed to the Tennessee ...
cnn.com/2024/04/12/us/tennessee-first-cousin-marriage-bill/
Tennessee students and parents protest arming teachers: Students marched to the Tennessee Capitol to protest the bill.
axios.com/local/nashville/2024/04/16/tennessee-students-parents-protest-arming-teachers
Tennessee teachers would be allowed to carry concealed handguns at K-12 schools under a bill just passed by the state Senate
cnn.com/2024/04/10/us/tennessee-teachers-gun-carry-bill/
Tennessee GOP senators OK criminalizing helping minors get transgender care, mimicking abortion bill
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/tennessee-gop-senators-ok-criminalizing-helping-minors-get-transgender-rcna147478
I followed it until it passed. GPS monitoring protections increased for Tennessee domestic violence victims.
newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/gps-monitoring-increased-for-tennessee-domestic-violence-victims
'Absolutely Absurd': Tennessee GOP Advances Concealed Guns for Teachers: "We should not be afraid to send our kids to school, but extremist lawmakers ...
commondreams.org/news/absolutely-absurd-tennessee-gop-advances-concealed-guns-for-teachers
'This will backfire:' Self-defense instructor warns about teachers carrying guns
newschannel5.com/news/this-will-backfire-self-defense-instructor-warns-about-teachers-carrying-guns
'Not completely, completely done' Analysis on if the Governor's school voucher plan can still pass this year.
newschannel5.com/news/not-completely-completely-done-analysis-on-if-the-governors-school-voucher-plan-can-still-pass-this-year
Coffee County Sheriff says he supports arming certain teachers for 'when all hell breaks loose'
newschannel5.com/news/coffee-county-sheriff-says-he-supports-arming-certain-teachers-for-when-all-hell-breaks-loose
The trustees of Tennessee’s sole publicly funded historically Black university were removed last week under legislation signed into law by Republican Gov ... Show more
What can big donations get you in the Tennessee legislature?: Juvenile detention center operator ramped up donations after our investigation into solitary ...
newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/what-can-big-donations-get-you-in-the-tennessee-legislature
Do SF Chinatown residents support Aaron Peskin’s mayoral bid?: Aaron Peskin has long been San Francisco Chinatown’s supervisor. Do Asian American residents ...
sfchronicle.com/politics/article/aaron-peskin-asian-chinatown-19388017.php
Tennessee passes bill permitting non-accepting parents to adopt LGBTQ children: Tennessee passed a bill Monday that will allow potential parents who hold ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4570946-tennessee-passes-bill-permitting-non-accepting-parents-to-adopt-lgbtq-children/
HBCU alumni, students upset after lawmakers removed Tennessee State University Board of Trustees
nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/tennessee-state-university-board-trustees-removed-rcna145615
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to require anti-abortion group video, or comparable, in public schools
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/04/tennessee-lawmakers-pass-bill-to-require-anti-abortion-group-video-or-comparable-in-public-schools/
Tennessee becomes first state to protect musicians, other artists against AI: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed off on legislation designed to protect ...
apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-ai-music-songwriting-tennessee-eb95c850f13fd78f9e65abce2ee45091
Quick Glance: Tennessee becomes the first state to protect musicians and artists against AI
- Tennessee makes history by protecting musicians from AI.
- The ELVIS Act provides specific safeguards against AI use.
- A law prohibits mimicking artist voices with AI starting July 1.
- Tennessee, renowned for music, leads with groundbreaking protections.
Tennessee overrides Memphis police rules prompted by Tyre Nichols’s killing: Taking aim at a Memphis ordinance banning certain minor traffic stops ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/03/30/tennessee-bill-signed-police-memphis/
Gov. Bill Lee has signed into law a bill that vacates the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees.
What we know: www.newschannel5.com/news/tennessee-house-votes-in-support-of-the-full-removal-of-the-tsu-board-of-trustees
Tennessee Gov. Lee signs bill to undo Memphis traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols death
pbs.org/newshour/politics/tennessee-gov-lee-signs-bill-to-undo-memphis-traffic-stop-reforms-after-tyre-nichols-death
TSU student leaders host press conference to discuss the vacating of the TSU Board of Trustees as well as the new members appointed by Governor Bill Lee.
An attack of the vapours: Tennessee bill endorses chemtrails conspiracy theory: Legislation targeting baseless concept to keep state’s skies clear essentially ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/31/chemtrails-tennessee-bill-conspiracy-theory
An effort to preserve farmland has stalled in the Tennessee Senate, but they may reconsider
newschannel5.com/news/an-effort-to-preserve-farmland-has-stalled-in-the-tennessee-senate-but-they-may-reconsider
Tennessee Moves to Classify 'Vaccine Lettuce' as a Drug: Researchers are studying whether lettuce can be imbued with vaccines.
newsweek.com/tennessee-class-edible-vaccines-drug-lettuce-1885558
Would a law proclaiming a Bible as one of Tennessee's official books be unconstitutional?
newschannel5.com/news/would-a-law-proclaiming-a-bible-as-one-of-tennessees-official-books-be-unconstitutional
Tennessee is now the first state to enact AI protections for musicians after Gov. Bill Lee signed the ELVIS Act, or the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image ... Show more eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/01/10/artificial-intelligence-bill-tennessee-music-songwriting-bill-lee/72183847007/
'The wrong approach': TEA condemns proposal that would eliminate teacher raises to pay for voucher expansion
newschannel5.com/news/the-wrong-approach-tea-condemns-proposal-that-would-eliminate-teacher-raises-to-pay-for-voucher-expansion
Tennessee becomes first US state with law protecting musicians from AI: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a bill into law on Thursday that aimed to protect ...
reuters.com/legal/tennessee-becomes-first-us-state-with-law-protecting-musicians-ai-2024-03-21/
Quick Glance: Tennessee Law Protects Musicians from AI
- Governor Bill Lee signs law to protect artists from AI in Tennessee.
- New law safeguards songwriters, performers, and music industry from AI misuse.
- Europe leads in AI regulations compared to the U.S. which struggles with effective regulation.
- Wide range of concerns regarding AI use, including potential impacts on democracy and job loss.
Democratic lawmakers call on Governor Lee to release business tax returns ahead of tax policy proposal
newschannel5.com/news/democratic-lawmakers-call-on-governor-lee-to-release-business-tax-returns-ahead-of-tax-policy-proposal
Governor Lee to sing Elvis Act to protect TN musicians from AI: A big step to protect Tennessee musicians from artificial intelligence will be signed into law ...
newschannel5.com/news/governor-lee-to-sing-elvis-act-to-protect-tn-musicians-from-ai
Tennessee House passes stringent restrictions on pride flags in schools: Tennessee’s Republican-controlled House voted Monday to approve legislation that would ...
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4491918-tennessee-house-pride-flags-schools/
Governor's bill that would let developers hire own building inspectors, raising concerns
newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/new-bill-from-the-governor-might-let-building-developers-hire-their-own-inspectors-is-it-safe
House bill would remove 3 Tenn. State University Board members instead of all 10: Two spots are already vacant, so this would mean Gov. Lee appoints 5 members
newschannel5.com/news/house-bill-would-remove-3-tenn-state-university-board-members-instead-of-all-10
Sponsor of Jillian Ludwig's Law hopeful funding will be included in Governor's amended budget
newschannel5.com/news/sponsor-of-jillian-ludwigs-law-hopeful-funding-will-be-included-in-the-governors-amended-budget
New Tennessee law allows officials to refuse to perform LGBTQ marriages: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a new law that will allow public officials in the state ...
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/new-tennessee-law-allows-officials-refuse-perform-sex-marriages-rcna140011
Grall suspends bill seeking to permit lawsuits over unborn child's death : “I understand there is still work that needs to be done,” State Sen ...
politico.com/news/2024/02/27/florida-bill-fetus-death-lawsuits-ivf-alabama-00143340
'Hopefully, they’ll agree': Tennessee House, Senate Republicans remain divided on school vouchers
newschannel5.com/news/hopefully-theyll-agree-tennessee-house-senate-republicans-remain-divided-on-school-vouchers
Tennessee Just Passed a New Law to Protect Musicians From a Growing AI Threat — And Even Taylor Swift Has Been a Victim
entrepreneur.com/business-news/tennessee-passes-law-protecting-musicians-from-ai-deepfakes/471575
Tenn. lawmakers OK bill allowing public officials to refuse to perform same-sex marriages
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4466407-tennessee-bill-refuse-perform-same-sex-marriages/
Mass shooting in Tennessee is sadly similar to the one that devastated Sacramento | Opinion
sacbee.com/opinion/article287207625.html
Governor's office shows its wish list for Tennessee voucher program : A new amendment filed would provide details to Gov. Bill Lee's school voucher program ...
newschannel5.com/news/governors-office-shows-its-wish-list-for-tennessee-voucher-program
Tennessee Just Passed a New Law to Protect Musicians From a Growing AI Threat — And Even Taylor Swift Has Been a Victim
entrepreneur.com/business-news/tennessee-passes-law-protecting-musicians-from-ai-deepfakes/471575
In the fight for vouchers, the Tennessee House proposed another version : There are multiple versions of how Tennessee should expand its voucher program to 95 ...
newschannel5.com/news/in-the-fight-for-vouchers-the-tennessee-house-proposed-another-version
Former sex workers diagnosed with HIV can get a clean slate thanks to a new Tennessee bill
newschannel5.com/news/former-sex-workers-diagnosed-with-hiv-can-get-a-clean-slate-thanks-to-a-new-tennessee-bill
Hecklers interrupt several moments of Gov. Bill Lee's State of the State Address
newschannel5.com/news/hecklers-interrupt-several-moments-of-gov-bill-lees-state-of-the-state-address
Where Does Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Fit in the Monsterverse?: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters jumps all over the MonsterVerse's timeline but the first two ...
cbr.com/monarch-legacy-of-monsters-timeline/
Hecklers interrupt several moments of Gov. Bill Lee's State of the State Address
newschannel5.com/news/hecklers-interrupt-several-moments-of-gov-bill-lees-state-of-the-state-address
Gov. Bill Lee highlights his priorities for 2024. Here's what they are. : Gov. Bill Lee provided Tennesseans with his sixth State of the State address — ...
newschannel5.com/news/gov-bill-lee-highlights-his-priorities-for-2024-heres-what-they-are
Gov. Lee says Tennessee education commissioner meets requirements, despite lack of teaching license
newschannel5.com/news/gov-lee-says-tennessee-education-commissioner-meets-requirements-despite-lack-of-teaching-license
A public school perspective: How one Tennessee superintendent perceives vouchers
newschannel5.com/news/a-public-school-perspective-how-one-tennessee-superintendent-perceives-vouchers
New bill would prohibit those deemed mentally incompetent from buying guns : A new bill filed before the legislative session begins would make it so that a ...
newschannel5.com/news/new-bill-would-prohibit-those-deemed-mentally-incompetent-from-buying-guns
Newly elected state representative pushes 'Right to Reproductive Health' bill ahead of legislative session
newschannel5.com/news/newly-elected-state-representative-pushes-right-to-reproductive-health-bill-ahead-of-legislative-session
Lee Anderson and Brendan Clarke-Smith’s resignation letter in full: Lee Anderson and Brendan Clarke-Smith have stepped down from their party positions after ...
itv.com/news/2024-01-16/lee-anderson-and-brendan-clarke-smiths-resignation-letter-in-full
Bill to revise Tennessee's decades-old law targeting HIV-positive people convicted of sex work
newschannel5.com/news/bill-to-revise-tennessees-decades-old-law-targeting-hiv-positive-people-convicted-of-sex-work
Lee Anderson says he will back rebels' changes to Rwanda bill: The move could mean Mr Anderson, deputy chair of the Tory party, is forced to resign or could ...
news.sky.com/story/lee-anderson-says-he-will-back-rebels-changes-to-rwanda-bill-13049147
Tax relief could be on its way to local businesses with state franchise tax law : Businesses in Tennessee could get tax relief after Governor Bill Lee says he ...
newschannel5.com/news/tax-relief-could-be-on-its-way-to-local-businesses-with-state-franchise-tax-law
The New Republican Governors Chief Explains the Loss in Kentucky and How to Tackle Trump Tweets
politico.com/news/magazine/2023/12/28/bill-lee-tennessee-q-a-00133139
Both Tennessee parties want to address public safety and education reform in 2024, in very different ways
newschannel5.com/news/both-tennessee-parties-want-to-address-public-safety-and-education-reform-in-2024-in-very-different-ways
How a coffee shop in Clarksville could be a model for hiring those with intellectual disabilities
newschannel5.com/news/how-a-coffee-shop-in-clarksville-could-be-a-model-for-hiring-those-with-intellectual-disabilities
'There is hope': Governor Lee asks Tennesseeans to come alongside tornado victims
newschannel5.com/news/there-is-hope-governor-lee-asks-tennesseeans-to-come-alongside-tornado-victims
Letter grades for Tennessee schools have been released : During Gov. Bill Haslam's tenure, the legislature passed a bill to assign letter grades to every ...
newschannel5.com/news/letter-grades-for-tennessee-schools-have-been-released
Lee Anderson: Laughing Labour MPs stopped me voting against Rwanda Bill: Tory MP Lee Anderson has abstained on the Rwanda Bill despite previously resigning as ...
spectator.co.uk/article/lee-anderson-labour-mps-laughter-stopped-me-voting-against-rwanda-bill/
Tennessee governor grants clemency to 23 people, including woman convicted of murder
newschannel5.com/news/tennessee-governor-grants-clemency-to-23-people-including-woman-convicted-of-murder
KY’s public colleges affirm inclusivity as legislature considers DEI initiative ban
kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article283832453.html
REVEALED: Summary outlines Gov. Bill Lee's plan to expand school vouchers across Tennessee
newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/revealed/revealed-summary-outlines-gov-bill-lees-plan-to-expand-school-vouchers-across-tennessee
'Conservative education revolution': Tennessee leaders emphasize statewide school vouchers
newschannel5.com/news/conservative-education-revolution-tennessee-leaders-emphasize-statewide-school-vouchers
Ban on college diversity initiatives among bills proposed on KY legislature opening day
kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article283761078.html
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