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Monday, May 29, 2023

Three Tennessee Republican lawmakers call for governor to cancel special session

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — At least three Republican lawmakers in the Tennessee General Assembly are calling on Gov. Bill Lee to cancel the upcoming special session on public safety set for later in August.

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Governor Lee responds to letter calling on him to cancel special session

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Gov. Bill Lee (R-Tennessee) feels confident lawmakers will accomplish something during the special session in August.

“Let’s have a strong conversation,” he said. “Let’s put ideas on the table.”

Tennessee’s governor is up against his own party when it comes to his emergency relief protection order (ERPO) proposal.