New TNJ edition alert: The Cameron Sexton interview
The latest print edition of The Tennessee Journal is out. Here is what’s in it:
— TNJ Interview: House Speaker Cameron Sexton reflects on recovering from ‘trauma’ of scandals in House, building trust with Senate, and his expectations about future relations with Gov. Bill Lee.
— No cakewalk for Joe Carr in Rutherford County?
— Federal judge shoots down Starbuck’s effort to be restored to GOP ballot in 5th District.
— AG’s office confirms 5th District ballots could be changed until next month, raising questions about why redistricting fixes couldn’t have been made in time.
Also: Speculation about attorney general successor kicks into overdrive, Brian Kelsey gets another delay for his federal campaign finance case, and Memphis’ Democratic mayor backs “truth in sentencing” law.
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New TNJ edition alert: Casada crashes out in WillCo, Carr breaks losing streak, and skulduggery gone wrong
The latest print edition of The Tennessee Journal is out. Here is what’s in it:
— Embattled Casada crashes out of Williamson County clerk’s race.
— Election roundup: Carr breaks losing streak, Wamps win, Griffey claims judgeship.
— From the campaign trail: GOP wants judge to toss out Starbuck lawsuit over 5th District ouster, maps show former Shelby GOP chair doesn’t live in Shelby, and skulduggery gone wrong.
— Obituaries: The man who could have denied Gore’s first political office and the “Marryin’ Squire.”
Also: Alito cancels Nashville appearance after draft Roe v. Wade reversal leaked, Lee announces a Cabinet shakeup, and acoustic problems at a GOP fundraiser in the state’s largest county.
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New TNJ alert: Here come the subpoenas, slammed doors, and divining rods
The new edition of The Tennessee Journal is out. Here’s what’s in it:
— It’s subpoena time in the federal probe that ensnared ex-Rep. Robin Smith. At least three lawmakers and a legislative staffer are set to appear before the grand jury next week.
— Lee’s budget amendment signals the end is near for this year’s legislative session.
— Legislative roundup: Terri Lynn Weaver slams the door after failing to get a second, Indian gaming proposal stalls, the legislature grabs the authority to name six of nine members of the state Board of Education, and it won’t get any easier for minor parties to get on the ballot.
— Andy Ogles jumps into 5th Congressional District race, but his campaign infrastructure has yet to catch up.
Also: Jason Hodges welcomes the FBI to the Capitol, indicted Sen. Brian Kelsey honored as a “public-spirited citizen of the highest order,” Tennessee could grow by 1 million residents in next 20 years, and the state GOP asks for cash for a new computer.
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New TNJ alert: Will lawmaker’s guilty plea spur ethics overhaul?
In this week’s print edition of The Tennessee Journal:
— It took months after the Tennessee Waltz bribery sting to overhaul ethics laws. Will latest scandal prompt quicker response?
— Legislative roundup: Residency requirements, AG confirmation, pipeline priority, and Confederate artifacts.
— From the campaign trail: Hargett’s chief of staff leaving to run Lee re-elect, Curcio hanging ‘em up.
— Obituaries: Former Shelby County sheriff and a perennial candidate.
Also: Lee isn’t sold on gas tax moratorium, Nashville DA finds no evidence former vax chief sent muzzle to herself, Curcio calls investigative reporter a “silly person,” and liquor store owners complain of getting hammered.
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New TNJ alert: What does a stationary bike maker have to do with the Tennessee economy?
The new print edition of The Tennessee Journal is out in the world. Here’s what’s in it:
— Are Peloton’s struggles a cautionary tale for the state economy? Lee delivers annual budget address, lawmakers fret about a future economic downturn.
— Removed without delay: Convicted Sen. Katrina Robinson calls ouster from chamber a “procedural lynching.”
— Campaign finance update: Lee raises big money for re-election bid, House GOP haul is down from two years ago, and Casada travels to Santa Fe.
Also: Registry to hold special meeting to take up subpoenas on mystery PAC on March 7, McNally gives Lamberth an inadvertent “promotion,” and the Senate Finance chairman bats down ballpark funding proposal by his hometown mayor.
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