General Assembly kills red-flag bill days after Lee asked for one
Two days after Gov. Bill Lee asked lawmakers to pass an “extreme risk protection order” bill, one such bill sponsored by Democrats died without receiving a committee hearing.
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April 2023
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Gov. Lee proposes ‘red flag’ gun law
It’s the first gun-safety proposal Tennessee Republicans have made in the weeks following the Covenant School shooting, and follows a school-safety plan Lee offered last week.
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Health care providers urge Gov. Lee to act on gun violence
Signees of an open letter to Lee’s administration — drafted by a Memphis pediatrician — come from all over Tennessee, including Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Murfreesboro, Sewanee, Knoxville, Lebanon and Mt. Juliet.
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Judge approves permitless gun carry for 18-year-olds
A federal judge’s ruling ends the age-discrimination lawsuit against Tennessee’s 2021 permitless carry law, allowing individuals aged 18 to 20 to carry handguns without a permit.
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Lee proposes millions in school security investments in light of Nashville shooting
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has proposed $140 million to establish a school resource officer (SRO) grant fund that would place a trained, armed security guard at every public school in the state, among other measures.
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Judge grants temporary injunction on ‘drag-ban’ law
The new state law, which prohibits drag shows where children might be present, would have gone into effect Saturday, April 1.
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March 2023
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Gov. Lee wants more funding for crisis pregnancy centers despite skepticism
Support for crisis pregnancy centers is part of Lee’s “pro-life” agenda after the Supreme Court ended the right to abortion. Many medical experts say these centers are unethical because they mislead clients and prioritize anti-abortion advocacy.
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BlueOval City campus draws Gov. Bill Lee, other state leaders
“Never in my life did I anticipate that there would be this happening in rural West Tennessee,” said Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee. “Welcome to one of the most exciting days celebrating one of the most exciting events in this region.”
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Ford to build next electric truck — Project T3 — at BlueOval City
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Coalition formed to support local HIV efforts in wake of Lee’s rejection of federal funds
In May, Tennessee will stop accepting HIV prevention funding from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, stripping local nonprofits of dollars they rely on to serve high-risk populations.
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A ‘sustainable presence’ of state troopers to help battle speeding
As Tennessee again promises an increased number of state troopers, municipalities around the country are trying to find ways to curb the influence of lead-footed drivers, Memphis included.
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Memphis seeing more state troopers not just on highways but on ‘our city streets’
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‘Not in the best condition': Tennessee looks to replace youth detention center
As part of our “Minor Offenders, Major Offenses” series, The Daily Memphian takes a look at Tennessee’s only state-run, hardware-secure juvenile detention facility currently in use. Wilder Youth Development Center opened in 1971, and various officials say it needs to either be replaced or expanded.
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Memphis, national advocates rally for transgender youth rights
The rally was hosted by OUTMemphis and the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBTQ civil rights organization. Other participating organizations included Choices Memphis and My Sistah’s House Memphis.
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Here’s where Memphis sports venues plan stands
Mayor Jim Strickland made a $684 million improvement proposal. Gov. Bill Lee earmarked $350 million for FedExForum and Liberty Stadium renovations in Tennessee’s budget plan. Where do things go from here? Some questions and answers.
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Two of governor’s proposed grants raise questions about conflicts of interest
Bill Lee proposed $100 million for anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers, one of which he co-founded; he is also proposing a $2.2 million uncompetitive grant to a campaign donor’s foundation.
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Two detained while protesting drag show ban
The protests of proposed state laws that would outlaw drag various forms of drag shows came as Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee attended the Wednesday, March 1, opening of the Whitehaven YMCA.
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February 2023
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Tennessee House passes trans youth care ban, Bill Lee expected to sign
If the ban becomes law in Tennessee, doctors would be prohibited from providing gender-affirming care to anyone under the age of 18, including prescribing puberty blockers and hormones — and could even be penalized.
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Health care groups and big political donors silent on trans youth bill
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Tennessee Republicans toy with the idea of shunning more federal money
House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Gov. Bill Lee say they don’t want to deal with the requirements that accompany federal funding for education and HIV prevention and Tennessee is in the financial shape to replace it.
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Tennessee National Guard helicopter crashes in Alabama, killing 2
Two members of the Tennessee National Guard were killed during a flight-training mission. The helicopter crashed around 3 p.m. local time and caught fire.
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Lee Harris urges governor to reverse rejection of HIV prevention funds
According to the Shelby County Health Department, nearly 7,000 residents were living with HIV as of 2021, and the county ranks third nationally in incidence rates of new HIV cases.
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Why is Tennessee’s $250M investment in youth mental health collecting dust?
The first dollars from the 2021 investment for the Mental Health Trust Fund will be spent in fiscal year 2025. A Republican senator said, “I thought we should have just used that money... It just languishes in the Treasury.”
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‘Critical’ portion of Wolf River Greenway could get state funding
The $10.3 million, if it passes the Tennessee General Assembly, would fund a 5.5-mile stretch of the greenway between John F. Kennedy Park and the west end of Shelby Farms Park.
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Portuguese company to invest $6M in new Memphis facility
The company chose Memphis for its first U.S. facility.
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Bill Lee’s State of the State highlights his priorities despite vocal opposition
“The state of our beloved state is prosperous, hopeful, and unrivaled,” Lee said. Doctors stood outside the state House chamber protesting a bill that bans gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
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Bill Lee plans $350M for FedExForum, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
The proposed funding, part of the governor’s budget, still needs to pass the Tennessee General Assembly.
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Bill Lee’s State of the State highlights his priorities despite vocal opposition
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State’s rejection of HIV prevention money is ‘significant’ loss to some Memphis groups
Gov. Bill Lee’s decision to reject federal funding for HIV prevention is a “debilitating and destabilizing move for our organization,” said OUTMemphis’ executive director.
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