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FBI executes search warrants on former TN House Speaker Casada, other Republicans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — FBI agents raided the homes of former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and other Republican allies early Friday morning, as well as their legislative offices, as part of an unspecified probe into possible public corruption. NewsChannel 5 spotted agents working the halls of the Cordell Hull Building in downtown Nashville…
Read MoreDemocratic leader says Tennessee doesn’t need special session on education
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is calling a special session to address learning loss during the pandemic. After the fall semester, preliminary analysis shows the average third grader has lost about 50% proficiency in reading and 65% ability in math because of disruption in instruction. Legislators will address five key education issues:…
Read MoreFight for Equality: Tennessee lawmakers talk equity, importance of diversity in politics
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Several leading Black Tennessee lawmakers discussed equity, policy-making and the important of diversity in politics in FOX 17 News’ latest Fight for Equality discussion. House Minority Leader Rep. Karen Camper, Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Sen. Raumesh Akbari, House Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Vincent Dixie, House Assistant Minority Leader Rep. Harold Love…
Read MoreA call for civility from new Tennessee House Democratic caucus chair
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A new Democratic leader hopes for civility as state lawmakers begin a new session in less than a month. It’s not the only thing Rep. Vincent Dixie wants for his party that’s outnumbered three-to-one in the Tennessee House. First, he’s aware of his history-making election and the lawmaker hopes to make…
Read MoreGovernor Lee considers special session to address schools’ pandemic challenges
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is considering a special session focusing on the pandemic related challenges facing our schools. The governor’s office said he’s weighing a number of options to make sure students and teachers have the support and resources they need. On both ends of the aisle, some state lawmakers agree that…
Read MoreSome Tennessee lawmakers disagree with AG’s decision to support Texas lawsuit
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Some Tennessee lawmakers say they disagree with Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III’s decision to support a lawsuit out of Texas. Others, like Tennessee Senator Jack Johnson (R-District 23) says he agrees with Slatery’s decision. Slatery announced his support of an amicus bill with Missouri Wednesday, one day after Texas announced…
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