‘Memphis is done with excuses': Shelby County DA under the microscope (again)
Two Memphis Republicans are demanding more transparency from entities involved in the Memphis Safe Task Force — and it’s not the federal government.
Topic: John Gillespie
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January 2026
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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.
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December 2025
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Just City lawsuit over state bail law now represents thousands of defendants
A state law eliminating consideration of a defendant’s ability to pay when setting bail was challenged by a Memphis lawsuit. That lawsuit is now a class action.
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August 2025
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Two area legislators want TBI to audit MPD crime stats
State Sen. Brent Taylor and state Rep. John Gillespie say they have heard about instances of felony crimes being reclassified as misdemeanors. They say an audit is “critical to maintaining transparency, accountability, and the public’s trust in our justice system.”
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June 2025
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Opinion: Memphis has a crime crisis, and we welcome federal help
“Public safety is not a partisan issue — everyone deserves to feel safe in their community.”
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February 2025
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Legislators bring back proposal for new Shelby County jail
State Rep. John Gillespie, R-Memphis, and state Sen. Raumesh Akbari, D-Memphis, have proposed a bill allowing Shelby County to ask voters if they want to raise the local-option sales tax from 2.75% to 3.75%.
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December 2024
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DA’s office wants juvenile records available to criminal court judges
A proposal before the state Legislature would allow juvenile court records to be used in criminal court bail decisions. But Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy said he is also working on a local agreement to do the same thing.
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November 2024
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Gillespie outperforms Trump, other takeaways from election night
“I think that he’s made a name for himself in the Legislature in a way that voters are fairly excited about some of the issues, particularly about crime,” a political consultant said.
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In two purple districts, blue challengers hope to unseat red incumbents
If Democrats are going to dent the Republican supermajority in the Tennessee General Assembly, Districts 83 and 97 will be key.
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Who won the state race for Memphis’ District 97?
The Tennessee Republican supermajority did not crack in Memphis on Tuesday with Rep. John Gillespie beating Democratic challenger Jesse Huseth and retaining the state House of Representatives District 97 seat.
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October 2024
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Opinion: On gun referendum, ‘more action, less noise’
“(The gun referendum) doesn’t practically affect any of the violent crime issues facing Memphis. Passing a law that can’t be enacted is just noise when we need action.”
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August 2024
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Local reaction to gun-control threat crosses party lines
State reps. John Gillespie and Justin J. Pearson were some of the Memphis-area legislators pushing for local gun-control measures on the Nov. 5 ballot after a threat from state Republican leadership.
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District 97’s John Gillespie faces primary challenger
The Republican primary winner is likely to face a spirited general-election challenge. State House District 97, which includes parts of East Memphis and Bartlett, is among the most competitive in the state.
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March 2024
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House subcommittee spikes sales tax hike to fund Shelby County Jail
A state House subcommittee has rejected a bill for this session that would have given Shelby County residents an opportunity to vote for a sales tax increase to fund a new jail.
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Political Roundup: Salinas runs for state House as Democrats field contenders for all 99 seats
Plus, a look at primary vote totals for President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
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State House passes bill to stop bans on traffic stops
It happened amid Tyre Nichols' family and local Democratic lawmakers accusing the bill’s sponsor of deceit.
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November 2023
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Political Roundup: Early voting turnout, Huseth vs. Gillespie, more ballot moves
More than 700 Memphians have cast early ballots in the runoffs for three city council seats through the first four days of the voting period.
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June 2023
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Opinion: Without public safety, ‘we are paralyzed’
“No matter your political stripe, society shouldn’t feel like it is teetering on the brink. That’s why we are gathering in Nashville for a special session at the end of the summer: We all know that there is more to be done.”
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May 2023
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Opinion: How to take guns out of the hands of dangerous actors
“This is not a quick fix on a long-term and wide-reaching issue, but it is a workable start in moving toward and safer and healthier Tennessee for all of us.”
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April 2023
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Bail limit bill awaits Lee’s signature
The bill requires trial court and general sessions court judges to set bail for certain violent felonies.
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Some Memphis leaders say more incarceration is price of safety
Supporters, critics differ on merits of proposed legislation.
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January 2023
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Conaway: General Assembly provides plenty of column fodder
The Tennessee General Assembly is the sure-fire cure for writer’s block. The problem isn’t getting 750 to 1,000 words out of whatever they’re up to; the problem is stopping.
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Opinion: Memphis is not forgotten
“Don’t give up. Change is happening. Your voice is being heard at the state level — and being heard clearly.”
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December 2022
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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.
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Mission Impossible? DA says criminal justice reform and crime reduction can mix
Memphis has a massive crime problem. Steve Mulroy has lofty ideas about criminal justice reform, but priority is to reduce crime and make the city safer.
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