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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
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Democratic lawmakers call on Governor Lee to release business tax returns ahead of tax policy proposal
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Democratic lawmakers call on Governor Lee to release business tax returns ...
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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 ...
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Governor Lee to sing Elvis Act to protect TN musicians from AI
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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
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Sponsor of Jillian Ludwig's Law hopeful funding will be included in Governor's amended budget
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Sponsor of Jillian Ludwig's Law hopeful funding will be included in ...
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Tennessee Just Passed a New Law to Protect Musicians From a Growing AI Threat — And Even Taylor Swift Has Been a Victim
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Tennessee Just Passed a New Law to Protect Musicians From a Growing AI ...
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Tennessee House passes stringent restrictions on pride flags in schools: Tennessee’s Republican-controlled House voted Monday to approve legislation that would ...
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Tennessee House passes stringent restrictions on pride flags in schools
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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 ...
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New Tennessee law allows officials to refuse to perform LGBTQ marriages
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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 ...
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'Hopefully, they’ll agree': Tennessee House, Senate Republicans remain divided on school vouchers
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'Hopefully, they’ll agree': Tennessee House, Senate Republicans remain ...
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Tenn. lawmakers OK bill allowing public officials to refuse to perform same-sex marriages
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Tenn. lawmakers OK bill allowing public officials to refuse to perform ...
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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 ...
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Governor's office shows its wish list for Tennessee voucher program
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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 ...
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In the fight for vouchers, the Tennessee House proposed another version
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Hecklers interrupt several moments of Gov. Bill Lee's State of the State Address
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Hecklers interrupt several moments of Gov. Bill Lee's State of the State ...
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Former sex workers diagnosed with HIV can get a clean slate thanks to a new Tennessee bill
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Former sex workers diagnosed with HIV can get a clean slate thanks to a ...
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Watch with us as Gov. Lee delivers his sixth State of the State address.
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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 — ...
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Gov. Bill Lee highlights his priorities for 2024. Here's what they are.
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Lipscomb's Pierce remains college basketball's all-time leading scorer: Caitlin Clark’s climb to the top of college basketball’s division one all-time scoring ...
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Lipscomb's Pierce remains college basketball's all-time leading scorer
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Gov. Lee says Tennessee education commissioner meets requirements, despite lack of teaching license
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Gov. Lee says Tennessee education commissioner meets requirements ...
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A public school perspective: How one Tennessee superintendent perceives vouchers
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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 ...
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Where Does Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Fit in the Monsterverse?
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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 ...
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Lee Anderson and Brendan Clarke-Smith’s resignation letter in full
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Bill to revise Tennessee's decades-old law targeting HIV-positive people convicted of sex work
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Bill to revise Tennessee's decades-old law targeting HIV-positive people ...
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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 ...
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Lee Anderson says he will back rebels' changes to Rwanda bill
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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 ...
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Lee Anderson: Laughing Labour MPs stopped me voting against Rwanda Bill
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KY’s public colleges affirm inclusivity as legislature considers DEI initiative ban
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KY’s public colleges affirm inclusivity as legislature considers DEI ...
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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 ...
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New bill would prohibit those deemed mentally incompetent from buying guns ...
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Newly elected state representative pushes 'Right to Reproductive Health' bill ahead of legislative session
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Newly elected state representative pushes 'Right to Reproductive Health' ...
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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 ...
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Tax relief could be on its way to local businesses with state franchise ...
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The New Republican Governors Chief Explains the Loss in Kentucky and How to Tackle Trump Tweets
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Why are people moving to blue cities in red states: Blue cities in red states are attractive to workers due to the lifestyle and high-paying jobs.
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Why are people moving to blue cities in red states
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Both Tennessee parties want to address public safety and education reform in 2024, in very different ways
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How a coffee shop in Clarksville could be a model for hiring those with intellectual disabilities
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'There is hope': Governor Lee asks Tennesseeans to come alongside tornado victims
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Gov. Bill Lee is holding a press conference in Madison after touring damage across the state.
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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 ...
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Letter grades for Tennessee schools have been released
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Tennessee governor grants clemency to 23 people, including woman convicted of murder
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Gov. Bill Lee is speaking inside the Tennessee State Museum to present his vision for vouchers in all 95 counites.
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'Conservative education revolution': Tennessee leaders emphasize statewide school vouchers
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'Conservative education revolution': Tennessee leaders emphasize statewide ...
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Ban on college diversity initiatives among bills proposed on KY legislature opening day
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Blueprint for better tech in 2024: Tech consumer victories in 2023 have set the stage for a promising 2024, where advancements are expected to prioritise user ...
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Blueprint for better tech in 2024
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Tennessee governor says no order of protection law for those with guns, mental problems
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Gov. Bill Lee's plan — which he is calling "Freedom Educational Scholarships" — will provide thousands of dollars for students to attend private ... Show more
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Tennessee has officers in every school, now they're considering a similar move for mental health professionals
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Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' Biggest Burning Questions After Episode 4: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Episode 4 delivers some answers but it also creates a ...
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Hundreds gather in downtown Nashville to stand with the Israeli people : State lawmakers, pastors, rabbis, music artists, and community members were all in ...
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Hundreds gather in downtown Nashville to stand with the Israeli people
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Charlottesville neighbors: Obituaries for November 27: Read through the obituaries published today in The Daily Progress.
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Charlottesville neighbors: Obituaries for November 27
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Sex Workers in Tennessee May No Longer Be Penalized for Giving Clients HIV: The American Civil Liberties Union and the Transgender Law Center argue that ...
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Sex Workers in Tennessee May No Longer Be Penalized for Giving Clients HIV
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Bridging the gap? Nashville's Mayor and Tennessee's Governor say they look forward to working together
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Bridging the gap? Nashville's Mayor and Tennessee's Governor say they look ...
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When daylight saving ends, don’t be surprised if you feel these health impacts: Daylight Saving Time will end on Sunday, Nov. 5, moving the clocks in most U.S ...
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When daylight saving ends, don’t be surprised if you feel these health ...
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Groups unhappy with delays on revised anti-smoking Bill: PETALING JAYA: The delay in the tabling of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023 ...
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Groups unhappy with delays on revised anti-smoking Bill
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Plans move forward for Tennessee to potentially reject more than a billion dollars in education funding
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Turtle Creek condo board won’t attempt to buy disputed property: Under pressure from owners, the Renaissance at Turtle Creek COA board surveyed support for the ...
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Turtle Creek condo board won’t attempt to buy disputed property
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Gov. Bill Lee says he wants to take care of 'all' schools after TSU $2.1 billion funding question
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Gov. Bill Lee says he wants to take care of 'all' schools after TSU $2 ...
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Today, we talked to Gov. Bill Lee about the TSU funding discrepancy identified at $2.1 billion. He said wanted to make all schools in Tennessee a priority ... Show more
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What is TSU owed? The federal government says $2.1 billion: The federal government has written a letter to Gov. Bill Lee explaining that Tennessee State ...
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What is TSU owed? The federal government says $2.1 billion
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Republican lawmakers silence 'Tennessee Three' Democrat on House floor for day on 'out of order' rule
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Quick Glance: Republican lawmakers silence 'Tennessee Three' Democrat due to 'out of order' rule
  • A second vote during this special session could result in a three-day silence.

  • The tense House floor session occurred as Tennessee lawmakers returned for the second week of a special session called by Republican Gov. Bill Lee in response to the deadly Covenant School shooting in Nashville in March.

  • Jones had planned to present a letter calling for a vote of no confidence in Sexton at the end of the session.

  • The House is 'out of order' under Cameron Sexton's leadership.
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'No legislation in mind': Gov. Lee doesn't have a plan yet for 2024 session: For the first time since special session started, Gov. Bill Lee provided remarks on ...
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'No legislation in mind': Gov. Lee doesn't have a plan yet for 2024 ...
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Tenn. lawmakers refused to act on guns. A GOP mother is still pushing. : Melissa Alexander says Covenant parents stood up to a GOP supermajority and lost ...
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Tenn. lawmakers refused to act on guns. A GOP mother is still pushing.
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‘Subtle and sinister’: Republicans’ anti-drag crusade seen as assault on LGBTQ+ rights
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Former Tennessee Governor Don Sundquist dead at 87: Former Tennessee Governor Don Sundquist died Sunday morning at the age of 87.
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Former Tennessee Governor Don Sundquist dead at 87
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No longer a cold war, the Tennessee House and Senate are not getting along: It's no longer about ostrich egg trophies and quiet discussions outside of the ...
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No longer a cold war, the Tennessee House and Senate are not getting along
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The Tennessee governor now supports 12 bills. What will the Senate do? : While Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee hasn't publicly appeared during the special session ...
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The Tennessee governor now supports 12 bills. What will the Senate do?
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Exclusive: NewsChannel 5 Investigates confirms deal reached in House, Senate: Only 20 minutes after House and Senate leadership left a meeting frustrated ...
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Tennessee lawmakers end special session without significant gun measures: The session was called by GOP Gov. Bill Lee, but his party’s lawmakers turned aside ...
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Tennessee lawmakers end special session without significant gun measures
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'He was a good man': Friends, family and political foes remember Gov. Don Sundquist as he lies in state
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'He was a good man': Friends, family and political foes remember Gov ...
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Despite shooting, little hope of new gun laws in Tennessee special session: Five months ago six people, including three 9-year-olds, were shot to death at a ...
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Despite shooting, little hope of new gun laws in Tennessee special session
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Infighting and ostrich eggs: Tennessee House, Senate aren't agreeing on bills: Tennessee House members said they are frustrated with their Senate counterparts ...
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Infighting and ostrich eggs: Tennessee House, Senate aren't agreeing on ...
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Civil rights groups file lawsuit over Tennessee’s redistricting maps: Several civil and voting rights groups filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Republican Gov ...
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Civil rights groups file lawsuit over Tennessee’s redistricting maps
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New bill would mandate action school plans for fire, weather and active shooter alarms
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New bill would mandate action school plans for fire, weather and active ...