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Three Republicans In Senate Committee Vote Against Bill Banning Pride Flags In Tennessee Public School Classrooms
Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – Three Republicans on the Senate Education Committee voted against a bill yesterday that would ban certain flags, including Pride flags, from being displayed in public school classrooms. Senate Bill 1722 (SB1722) sponsored by Senator Joey Hensley (R-Hohenwald-District 28) narrowly passed a roll call vote with […]
Tennessee Legislators Pass Required AI Policies For Public Schools
Image Credit: Canva The Tennessee Conservative Staff – Both the Tennessee House and Senate have voted in favor of legislation that requires public schools and universities in the state to establish policies for the use of artificial intelligence (AI). State Senator Joey Hensley (R-Hohenwald-District 28) presented Senate Bill 1711 (SB1711). An amendment was brought by […]
Whether To Test Private School Students Is Key Difference In Dueling Voucher Proposals In Tennessee
***Note from The Tennessee Conservative – This article is posted here for informational purposes only. The Tennessee Conservative does not necessarily agree with the more editorialized statements made in the article below.*** This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Photo: Gov Bill Lee speaks with voucher supporters at New […]
Bill That Will Terminate Tennessee Parents Rights After “Substantial Non-Compliance” Passes Senate Judiciary With Amendments
Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Kelly M. Jackson] – A bill that proposes the ability for the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS) to terminate parental rights within 10 business days after a court has found the parents of the child/children to be “substantially non-compliant,” has passed through the Senate Judiciary Committee with […]
Watson Champions Bill Allowing Unvaccinated Families To Adopt Kids In Tennessee
Photo: Sen. Bo Watson says a requirement for foster families of infants to be vaccinated against the flu and whooping cough is discriminatory. Photo Credit: John Partipilo By Anita Wadhwani [Tennessee Lookout -CC BY-NC-ND 4.0] and The Tennessee Conservative Staff – A bill, sponsored by Senator Bo Watson (R-Hixson-District 11) and Representative Ron Gant (R-Piperton-District 94) […]
Senate Judiciary Chair Todd Gardenhire Comes Down Hard On Bail Bill
Chattanooga Republican says amendment will target Shelby County, fill up jails and hurt counties. Photo Credit: John Partipilo By Sam Stockard [Tennessee Lookout -CC BY-NC-ND 4.0] – Senate Judiciary Chairman Todd Gardenhire blasted a proposed amendment to the Tennessee Constitution regarding the state’s bail law Tuesday, saying it will pack county jails and put local […]
Tennessee Bill Would Allow Local Governments To Cut, End Grocery Tax
Image Credit: Canva The Center Square [By Jon Styf] – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee did not include a grocery tax holiday in this year’s budget proposal, but a proposed bill would begin allowing counties and municipalities to cut or remove grocery tax. Senate Bill 2520 was set to be heard Tuesday in the Senate Finance, […]
Alternative Tennessee Sovereignty Bill Undermines Stronger Nullification Bill That Has Grassroots Support
Image Credit: Canva The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – A bill scheduled to be heard in the Senate State & Local Government Committee today at 10:30am may be a ploy to undermine a stronger bill that conservative Tennessee lawmakers have been attempting to get passed for two years. According to conservative grassroots Tennesseans, the […]
“Lesser Magistrate Blackmail,” Conservative Group Raises Concerns Over Tennessee Municipal Housing Bill
Image Credit: Canva The Tennessee Conservative [By Adelia Kirchner] – A bill requiring local governments to adopt housing strategies to permit high density housing, such as duplexes, in areas authorized for single family housing is scheduled to be heard in the Senate State and Local Government Committee. Senate Bill 2124 (SB2124), sponsored by Committee Chair […]