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Tennessee House Speaker removes Democrats from standing committees

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:02:09 -0500

The move came as a result of Democrats’ actions on the House floor May 7 during a vote on new a congressional map that splits majority-Democratic Shelby County into three different districts.

Redistricting update: Court date set in one suit, plaintiffs file emergency motion in another

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Tue, 12 May 2026 19:29:17 -0500

The plaintiffs in one of the federal cases against Tennessee’s new congressional maps have filed an emergency motion for an expedited ruling.

ACLU files federal lawsuit over Tennessee's new Congressional map

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Mon, 11 May 2026 21:57:34 -0500

The ACLU has joined the NAACP, Tennessee voters and Congressional candidates and the Tennessee Democratic Party in suing the state over its new mid-census Congressional map.

NAACP, TN Democrats sue state about new congressional maps

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Fri, 8 May 2026 15:49:51 -0500

The Tennessee Democratic Party supported multiple events and several rallies during the three-day special session that led to the map’s passage into law.

Gov. Lee signs redistricting legislation, candidate filing period reopens

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Thu, 7 May 2026 21:01:04 -0500

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee also signed several more bills related to redistricting.

Proposed Congressional map passes TN House and Senate, splitting Memphis into three districts

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Thu, 7 May 2026 20:59:17 -0500

Lawmakers passed a new congressional map that split Shelby County into three different congressional districts, less than a week after Gov. Bill Lee called for a special session on the matter.

Proposed congressional map debated, protested at Tennessee Capitol

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Wed, 6 May 2026 18:33:02 -0500

“Why are (lawmakers) afraid of having to work for everyone’s vote?” asked a Memphis community organizer as people across the state and beyond came to protest a Republican-led effort to redraw the state’s congressional map.

Tennessee Legislature's special session begins. Here's what you need to know

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Wed, 6 May 2026 08:59:57 -0500

Republicans begin the process of redistricting Tennessee’s congressional maps today, and hope to finish by Thursday. Here’s what that process will look like.

Anger, disbelief and solidarity: How Memphians in Nashville are reacting to proposed redistricting

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Tue, 5 May 2026 22:31:04 -0500

Hundreds flooded around the state capitol to protest a Republican plan to redraw the state’s congressional map, effectively removing the one Democratic voice Tennessee has in Washington D.C.

Ahead of special session, Democrats want G.A. Hardaway’s vacant seat filled

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Sun, 3 May 2026 14:20:28 -0500

The House Democratic Caucus chair is calling for the late G.A. Hardaway’s seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives to be filled before the special session on Tuesday.

Tennessee Legislature passes two bills aimed at DA Mulroy

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Fri, 1 May 2026 07:15:40 -0500

Tennessee lawmakers recently passed two bills aimed at Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy that aim to scrutinize how his office handles cases stemming from the Memphis Safe Task Force.

Bail bond limits, property tax ban, ICE regulations: A legislative session recap

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:42:56 -0500

A lot can happen in four months, especially when 132 Tennessee lawmakers get together. Here are some of the bills that may have slipped between the big headlines.

Hiring, working, driving: An immigration-related legislative recap

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:13:39 -0500

Four months after announcing Republican lawmakers would send a “strong message” with immigration-related bills, The Daily Memphian looks at what passed and what failed.

For a while, Tennessee's cannabis industry was smokin' hot. Now it's in the weeds.

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:03:42 -0500

Between 2018, when Congress essentially legalized THCa, and 2025, when the Tennessee legislature regulated it, the Volunteer State’s hemp industry was flying high.

Get the lead out: Bill requires DHS to make lead tests available to Memphians

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:40:33 -0500

Two Memphis lawmakers teamed up to ensure Memphis kids and pregnant women have access to blood lead level tests.

Opponents claim new child-custody bill ‘treats kids like perps’

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:03 -0500

The bill would let a Department of Child Services residential facility keep a child for up to an additional six months for assaulting a staff member.

Tennessee bill allows anonymous applicants for director-level jobs

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:23:50 -0500

A new bill headed to Gov. Lee would keeps applicants for roles like superintendent and fire chief anonymous. Supporters call it protection. Critics say it’s concerning for government transparency.

State budget spikes $30M meant for Memphis

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:18:15 -0500

The budget “reallocates” $30 million originally proposed for Memphis to combat crime through workforce development and deterrence.

Transgender health care tracking bill passes Senate

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:43 -0500

Sen. Brent Taylor advanced a bill that would track transgender health care and protect conversion therapy for those questioning their gender identity.

Tennessee passes $58B budget

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:17:02 -0500

Tennessee’s fiscal year 2027 includes $50 million for public safety in Memphis, $350 million for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and $3.5 million for the new Downtown art museum.