New TNJ edition alert: Mugwumps, vouchers, and the death a player in the Rocky Top bingo scandal
The latest print edition of The Tenenssee Journal is out. Here is what’s in it:
— Revenge of the mugwumps? Party purity tests dog Republicans.
— From the courts: Nashville asks Supreme Court for redo on school voucher decision, $1M price tag for robocalls in mayoral recall effort.
— Political roundup: Harwell endorsed by anti-abortion group as poll tests lines of attack.
— Obituary: Former state Sen. Jim Lewis, top bingo advocate before FBI’s Rocky Top crackdown.
Also: Tax conviction may cost Joe Armstrong his radio license, Jack Johnson is getting ready for BBQ & Beans fundraiser, the TBI is taking applications for director, and a deep dive into what languages Tennesseans command.
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Programming note: The Tennessee Journal is on summer break next week. We will be back with a new edition on June 17.
New edition alert: Lawmakers adjourn for the year and we hand out our annual TNJ awards
The latest print edition of The Tennessee Journal is out. Here is what’s in it:
— With the legislature safely adjourned, we hand out awards for the year’s best legislation, lobbying effort, and administration liaison. Also, an assortment participation medals for less laudable actions during the session.
— Party purity? Trump-backed candidate kicked off GOP ballot, but pot-smoking party switcher stays.
— Twenty-two Republican hopefuls failed to meet party standards but 13 are restored to the ballot, including a challenger to Rep. Scott Cepicky and three of four GOP candidates to succeed retiring Rep. Michael Curcio.
Also: Weston Wamp says he’s not behind attacks on rivals, Knoxville hires a new police chief, lawmakers deal final insult to Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle, and the latest intrigue surrounding Bruce and Rebecca Griffey.
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