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Marijuana, gas tax and fake internet reviews: Here are some bills that will be discussed by lawmakers
Nation World
Russia won't rule out military deployment to Cuba, Venezuela
A top Russian diplomat said the country wouldn't rule out several provocative military actions if tensions continued to rise.
Nation World
'Legendary leader' Harry Reid lies in state at US Capitol
The Nevada Democrat was remembered at a funeral last week as fiery and willing to take on any political adversary.
Politics
TN General Assembly reconvenes with focus on redistricting
Lawmakers have to re-draw what districts people will vote in and that can determine political power in the state.
Politics
Tennessee General Assembly back in session in Nashville
Over the next few months, lawmakers will discuss dozens of hot topic bills, including marijuana legalization and banning voting machines for paper-only ballots.
Nation World
'I’m tired of being quiet!' Biden urges Senate rule change to pass voting rights bill
Biden told a crowd in Atlanta that he’d been having quiet conversations with Senators for months over the two voting rights bills up for debate.
Politics
One Tennessee lawmaker wants to see paper ballots used in more elections across the state
His bill calls for the use of "non-visible watermarks" or "holograms" to add security to ballots.
Local News
People protest TN bill that would make convicted murderers eligible for parole after 25 years
The bill would make anyone convicted of first-degree murder eligible for parole after 25 years, instead of the current 51 years.
Nation World
White House doubles investment in program paying for winter heating bills
The boost more than doubles the normal funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Politics
'I was bad wrong': TN Rep. Faison apologizes after trying to 'pants' a referee at a high school basketball game
"I hope to be able to find the ref and ask for his forgiveness. I was bad wrong."
Nation World
US pushes unity on Ukraine ahead of key Russia meetings
The Biden administration is trying to show an international backing against Russia's predicted invasion of Ukraine.
Education
Maryville City Schools says it will not require quarantines for asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
The legislation that educators cited in a letter to parents was temporality blocked with a preliminary injunction on Dec. 10 by a federal judge.
Nation World
Russia won't rule out military deployment to Cuba, Venezuela
A top Russian diplomat said the country wouldn't rule out several provocative military actions if tensions continued to rise.
Nation World
'Legendary leader' Harry Reid lies in state at US Capitol
The Nevada Democrat was remembered at a funeral last week as fiery and willing to take on any political adversary.
Politics
TN General Assembly reconvenes with focus on redistricting
Lawmakers have to re-draw what districts people will vote in and that can determine political power in the state.
Politics
Tennessee General Assembly back in session in Nashville
Over the next few months, lawmakers will discuss dozens of hot topic bills, including marijuana legalization and banning voting machines for paper-only ballots.
Nation World
'I’m tired of being quiet!' Biden urges Senate rule change to pass voting rights bill
Biden told a crowd in Atlanta that he’d been having quiet conversations with Senators for months over the two voting rights bills up for debate.
Politics
One Tennessee lawmaker wants to see paper ballots used in more elections across the state
His bill calls for the use of "non-visible watermarks" or "holograms" to add security to ballots.
Local News
People protest TN bill that would make convicted murderers eligible for parole after 25 years
The bill would make anyone convicted of first-degree murder eligible for parole after 25 years, instead of the current 51 years.
Nation World
White House doubles investment in program paying for winter heating bills
The boost more than doubles the normal funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Politics
'I was bad wrong': TN Rep. Faison apologizes after trying to 'pants' a referee at a high school basketball game
"I hope to be able to find the ref and ask for his forgiveness. I was bad wrong."
Nation World
US pushes unity on Ukraine ahead of key Russia meetings
The Biden administration is trying to show an international backing against Russia's predicted invasion of Ukraine.
Education
Maryville City Schools says it will not require quarantines for asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
The legislation that educators cited in a letter to parents was temporality blocked with a preliminary injunction on Dec. 10 by a federal judge.
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