Stalemate Turns Checkmate: Special Session Concludes
In today's dose of less-than-shocking news: Justin Jones (D-Nashville) was silenced by Speaker Sexton during yesterday’s House Floor Session
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Special Session: Final Round?
Last Wednesday, we outlined the standoff between the Senate and the House as it unfolded in real time. Today, we’ll find out whether there’s
Runoffs Commence
Early voting for the Davidson County runoffs kicks off today. On the ballot are the mayoral candidates, four council at-large positions, thr
Special Session: Day Three
Will only three public safety bills pass? If yesterday’s Senate floor session is any indication, yes. The body only passed three bills perta
Special Session: Day Two
Nestled in the northeast corner of the capitol and flanked by Congressman Ogles, Leaders Johnson and Lamberth, and several General Assembly
Speaker Sexton on the Public Safety Special Session
House Speaker Cameron Sexton answers questions from Megan Podsiedlik about what to expect on Monday
Tonight at Metro Council
It’s the current council’s last meeting. When the body convenes again, there will be at least 18 new faces in the 40-person legislative bod
Are LPRs Here To Stay?
This week, the council will be voting on RS2342 to determine whether the LPR program will become a permanent fixture in Nashville. Though th
Insider, or Outsider? The Mayoral Forums Commence
A Metro council member faces off against a fresh face in Nashville's mayoral race.
What's Special About Special Session
It’s officially official. Yesterday, Governor Lee signed a proclamation designating that the special session on public safety will take plac
The Slow Death of Local Media
Has lack of trust in the media and dwindling local coverage snowballed into an apathetic voter base?
GOP SEC Calls on Governor To Cancel Session
GOP SEC CALLS ON GOVERNOR TO CANCEL SESSION At the end of April, Governor Lee announced his intention to call a special session concerning
The Day The Music Died
According to Councilmember Welsch, 300 people signed up to speak during the public comment period at the council meeting on Tuesday evening.
Last Night At Metro Council
Defer and withdraw were recurring themes during last night’s meeting. The resolution to determine whether the LPR program will become a perm
Campaign Faux Pas in the Mayor's Race
A recap of some of this year's campaign blunders.