There are 130 article(s) tagged G.A. Hardaway:

• May 2026

  • G.A. Hardaway’s son appointed to his state House seat

    TJ Hardaway heads to Nashville to take his seat in the state House for an anticipated Thursday vote on a Republican plan to redraw the boundaries of the state’s nine Congressional districts.

    By Bill Dries May 07, 2026

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

    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. 

    By Noah McLane May 03, 2026

• April 2026

  • Leaders from both parties mourn G.A. Hardaway

    Republicans and Democrats reacted with sadness to news of state Rep. G.A. Hardaway, who died in a Nashville hospital Friday morning. He was 71.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 25, 2026

  • Longtime state rep G.A. Hardaway dies

    G.A. Hardaway, a longtime public servant and state representative, died Friday, April 24. 

    By Bill Dries April 24, 2026

  • As Shelby County preps for May and August votes, a TMZ video grabs attention

    As the governor’s race heats up, a camera captures Marsha Blackburn at the D.C. airport. And when early voting starts April 15, all Memphis area locations will be open.

    By Bill Dries April 05, 2026

• March 2026

  • Reality check? Dropping crime numbers meet the first spring weekend on Beale Street

    A violent Friday night Downtown stokes the ongoing debate about the Memphis Safe Task Force’s effectiveness. 

    By Bill Dries March 23, 2026

  • Sanford: State lawmaker’s return to Nashville likely depends on write-ins

    “Failing to take care of something so basic as filing a valid petition with 25 legitimate signatures shows an inattention to detail that warrants criticism.”

    By Otis Sanford March 21, 2026

  • A flub on qualifying petition limits G.A. Hardaway’s options

    Also in the political roundup, make that five unopposed incumbents and scratch one of Cohen’s challengers. Plus, school board seats and the newest County Commissioner.

    By Bill Dries March 16, 2026

• January 2026

  • What Memphians can expect in the 2026 TN General Assembly

    School takeover, immigration and access to contraceptives are set to dominate the 2026 Tennessee General Assembly. Here's what Memphians should know ahead of the gavel.

    By Noah McLane January 06, 2026

• August 2024

  • Here’s who’s going to Nashville from Shelby County

    The incumbents in every contested Shelby County legislative primary cruised to reelection Thursday, meaning there may not be much change in the local delegation. 

    By Samuel Hardiman August 03, 2024

• July 2024

  • New law allows squatters to be evicted in 72 hours

    Previously, the burden to remove an unlawful occupant from a property fell on the homeowner and involved a lengthy court eviction process, which state Rep. Tim Rudd, R-Murfreesboro, said could take up to two years and cost thousands.

    Related story:

     Here’s a rundown of Tennessee laws taking effect July 1

    By Julia Baker July 02, 2024

• March 2024

  • Shelby County needs its own crime lab, leaders say

    State Rep. G.A. Hardaway has introduced a bill proposing a feasibility study for a state-operated crime lab in Shelby County. But he and other state leaders have indicated the state will likely not fund the lab.

    By Julia Baker March 10, 2024

• October 2023

  • State lawmakers from both parties optimistic about Mayor-elect Young

    Most said Young is a good listener capable of improving the local economy. They described him with words such as “deliberate,” “vision,” “different,” “new” and “refresh.”

    By Ian Round October 06, 2023

• January 2023

  • Pearson heading to Nashville after appointment to state House seat

    Environmental activist Justin J. Pearson followed up his Tuesday victory in the District 86 Democratic primary with a 9-0 county commission vote Wednesday, appointing him to the open seat in the Shelby County delegation.

    By Bill Dries January 25, 2023

• December 2022

  • Local lawmakers promise oversight of MLGW

    “Tennessee is in a sound financial position and can afford to provide critical funding to Memphis to repair and replace our aging water infrastructure,” said state Rep. John Gillespie.

    By Ian Round December 28, 2022

• July 2022

  • Shelby County GOP state office candidates outnumbered, but outspending Democrats

    Democrats have raised more money, but GOP candidates are spending faster and have more cash on hand. That’s due in large part to Brent Taylor’s largely self-financed state Senate campaign.

    By Ian Round July 18, 2022

• June 2022

  • Political Roundup: Looking for votes in the heat

    The roundup includes the contenders for county mayor clashing over PILOTs and other economic development incentives, reaction to the Roe v. Wade repeal and early-vote strategies.

    By Bill Dries June 28, 2022

• May 2022

  • Hardaway urges Shelby County Commission to fill State House vacancy

    Democratic state Rep. G.A. Hardaway reacted after some county commissioners said Monday they didn’t see any sense in filling the vacancy in a Memphis district because the Tennessee Legislature’s session has ended.

    By Bill Dries May 17, 2022

  • County Commission debates filling open State House District 91 seat

    Some Memphis Democrats in the Legislature say they want a replacement appointed even though the Legislature is out of session. The commission put off a decision on the matter until its May 23 meeting. 

    By Bill Dries May 10, 2022

• March 2022

  • School librarians face criticism in fight over book scrutiny

    Some parents speaking at a hearing in Nashville alleged librarians are helping ‘groom’ children to become desensitized to sexual abuse and pornography.

    By The Associated Press March 03, 2022

• January 2022

  • U.S. House, state senate redistricting maps head to governor’s desk

    Several organizations have said the maps are a textbook example of gerrymandering and will lead to diminished voting power for people of color.

    By Ian Round January 25, 2022

• October 2021

  • Legislators approve bill limiting Health Department autonomy

    The bill amending the Health Department’s power is headed to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk.

    Related story:

    Partisan school board elections approved among COVID-19 bills

    By Abigail Warren October 30, 2021

• August 2021

  • City, TDOT reverse stance on Scott Street closure

    While there are no firm plans on a solution, for the first time in three years, TDOT, the city and community members seem to be on one accord. A significant departure from a few months ago when Scott Street closure, as part of a $45 million redesigned Poplar Viaduct, seemed a formality.

    By Omer Yusuf August 16, 2021

• September 2020

  • State leaders criticize TNInvestco, call for wind-down plan

    Tennessee officials call the state’s 11-year-old TNInvestco program a “sham” that needs to be investigated and ended because of poor return on a $200 million investment.

    By Sam Stockard September 19, 2020

  • State has ‘clawed back’ $18M from companies, seeks another $10M

    Lawmakers could consider new laws for economic incentive accountability after finding out Tennessee collected $18.4 million from 17 companies.

    By Sam Stockard September 16, 2020