TFA is joining forces with other grassroots organizations to have a voice in primary races
The 107th General Assembly, a historic one because it returned full power in Tennessee …
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People are right to condemn Vanderbilt University for concocting an anti-discrimination policy that seems prejudiced against students seeking to assemble with others who share their religious beliefs, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam told reporters Thursday.
But Haslam said he still plans …
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News Reports Indicating Tennessee Republican Legislature being “Big Business” First Confirms Concerns of TFA
As news reports start to surface that the Tennessee Republican controlled Legislature passes legislation that is …
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Knoxville Bans Discrimination; Tennessee General Assembly Adjourns
The Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition (TTPC) is pleased that the Knoxville City Council passed the proposed non discrimination ordinance unanimously. We appreciate …
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Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story gave the impression that Gov. Bill Haslam had already vetoed the legislation described below. In fact, as of this story’s initial posting, the governor had only announced his intention to veto the …
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May 1, 2012 marks the day that the 107th ended session
The 107th General Assembly has declared that it is finished and adjourned. It is the first time since …
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A bill that would have required all public universities — and Vanderbilt University because of the level of government money it accepts – to allow student campus organizations to control their own membership qualifications has prompted Gov. Bill Haslam to …
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NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The General Assembly this morning passed a major initiative to implement drug tests for those individuals seeking certain public benefits.
The measure, brought by Representative Julia …
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The end of session is near
Reports over the last week proclaim the urgency with which the current Republican dominated General Assembly is planning to conclude its business and …
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House Leadership and Republican Caucus using misleading statements for cover to distract public from their true motives.
Roll Back History…
First, this bill has been pending and debated in …
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House Calendar Committee Vote
First, the battle is not over. On a “recall” motion, the Safe Commute legislation can still see passage into law this year. It is time …
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