Before driving in Tennessee, Republicans want people to pass the written exam in English
In addition to progress being made on the Republicans’ immigration package this week, voucher expansion moved forward, Memphis Democrats were united while Nashville Democrats split and more at the state Capitol. (George Walker IV/AP file)
This week in the Music City, there was movement on Republicans’ immigration package and a win for vouchers.
Here’s a full update on all that and more from the state’s capital.
Up first, immigration
State Sen. Brent Taylor, R-Eads, had legislation move forward that would require driver’s license applicants who cannot read and speak English to receive a restricted license for one year and retake the written driver’s license exam in English before obtaining full driving privileges.
“Driving in Tennessee isn’t a right — it’s a privilege, and that privilege comes with the responsibility to understand our laws and the signs that keep people safe on the road,” Taylor said about SB1889. “If you want the privilege of driving here, you should be able to read the rules of the road in English.”
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Noah McLane
Noah McLane reports on the state house for The Daily Memphian. He was born and raised in Tennessee and attended journalism school at Middle Tennessee State University, where his passion for community-focused storytelling began.
Prior to writing for The Daily Memphian, Noah was the editor-in-chief of his college newspaper, worked on general assignment for the Jackson Hole News & Guide in Jackson, Wyoming, and was most recently an editorial intern at the Nashville Scene.
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