New Tennessee House rules could ban hecklers, banish disorderly lawmakers to voting remotely
The Tennessee House is warning lawmakers and the crowds watching floor sessions that they could be booted from the room if ...
TN House passes new rules package, giving speaker more power to eject members
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - After ongoing debate, Tennessee lawmakers have passed the House rules package, effectively changing ...
The week in politics: Key Tennessee Republican grateful for storm relief but wishes it was sooner
Plus, House Speaker Cameron Sexton and other lawmakers get subpoenas to testify in upcoming Glen Casada, Cade Cothren trial.
Proposals during TN special session will support Trump's immigration goals, Gov. Bill Lee says
President-elect Donald Trump said he would "launch the largest deportation program in American history" on his first day in ...
The week in politics: Key Republican grateful for storm relief but wishes it was sooner
Plus, House Speaker Cameron Sexton and other lawmakers get subpoenas to testify in upcoming Glen Casada, Cade Cothren trial.
Tennessee House Speaker can eject lawmakers, public deemed repeatedly disruptive in new session rules
In addition, House members will be limited to 12 bills each, down from 15 bills last session. Republicans said the change will make things more efficient, but Democrats argued the new rules give ...
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Capitol Report From State Rep. Greg Vital For Jan. 17
The Menstrual Hygiene Product Accessibility Act, House Bill 39, sponsored by State Rep. Elaine Davis, R-Knoxville, would place feminine hygiene products in nurses' offices and women’s and girls' ...
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Lawmakers in the penalty box? New Tenn. House rules take aim at maintaining decorum, eliminating voice votes
Tennessee Republican leaders have repeatedly said they want more decorum and fewer distractions this legislative session.
Tennessee lawmakers approve new House rules for disorderly conduct
State lawmakers have passed a new House rules package for the current legislative session, introducing measures to address ...
In Oscar-Shortlisted ‘Seat 31: Zooey Zephyr,’ Montana Republicans Try To Silence Trans Legislator, But She Won’t Have It
Zooey Zephyr will not allow herself to be marginalized, no matter how hard some people try to make that happen. She won ...