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State Representative Antonio Parkinson

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State Representative Antonio Parkinson

@TNRepParkinson

Driven to help. Driven to succeed.

Memphis, TN

Joined February 2011

State Representative Antonio Parkinson
@TNRepParkinson
Apr 18, 2023
Unfortunately, it looks like a repeat of 2014, where the rape kit bill WAS NOT FUNDED. I guess getting #RapeKits tested within 30 days, once again, is not a priority for the state of Tennessee. Another sad day for our state. To the family of Eliza Fletcher, I am truly sorry.
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State Representative Antonio Parkinson
@TNRepParkinson
Apr 20, 2023
Heres how state government works. This is a good read. Everyone should read this.
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State Representative Antonio Parkinson
@TNRepParkinson
Aug 23, 2023
Today, we rise to fight again for the safety of the citizens of Tennessee in the "Special Session on #UnSafety" #LetsGo
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State Representative Antonio Parkinson
@TNRepParkinson
Aug 24, 2023
Bruh! 🤦🏾‍♂️🙅🏾‍♂️🙏🏾
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State Representative Antonio Parkinson
@TNRepParkinson
Mar 1, 2023
Thank God! Today, I was able to pass a bill out of the criminal full committee requiring TBI to test #rapekits within 30 days of receiving them. Tgis is something that should've been done back in 2014. Had we passed this bill in 2014 #ElizaFletcher would still be here with us.
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State Representative Antonio Parkinson
@TNRepParkinson
Apr 18, 2023
RAPE KIT TESTING BILL KILLED AGAIN NASHVILLE— A bill that would require the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to test all rape kits within 30 days of receipt has died after being left out of the Governor’s budget. The bill, (HB0104), sponsored by Democrat Antonio Parkinson of
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State Representative Antonio Parkinson
@TNRepParkinson
Mar 14, 2023
A bill passed in Civil Justice Subcommittee that allows teachers to authority by law enforcement to carry a firearm while at work at school. The person carrying DOES NOT have to let the principal or school district know that they are carrying. And the school is not liable if they
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State Representative Antonio Parkinson
@TNRepParkinson
Jun 9, 2020
This picture says it all when discussing Nathan Bedford Forrest in committee at the Tennessee General Assembly.
State Representative Antonio Parkinson
@TNRepParkinson
Apr 21, 2024
I've struggled with what to say about the Orange Mound mass shooting. It is expected for us to make a statement when these things happen. And...I'm still struggling with making a statement because I am truly at a loss for words. If we use fiery words like, "they will be brought
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State Representative Antonio Parkinson
@TNRepParkinson
Jul 13, 2024
I certainly hope this is not a staged act. But...🙄
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State Representative Antonio Parkinson
@TNRepParkinson
Feb 22, 2023
18 year olds with an AR 15 or AK 47 walking around in the streets in Tennessee. You're about to see it. Get ready.
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State Representative Antonio Parkinson
@TNRepParkinson
Aug 25, 2023
HB 7071 Changes the definition of a mass shooting to be 4 people in a public place, excluding gang shootings, residences, and others. The federal government says 3 people = mass shooting. This will skew the numbers to make it seem like there are less mass shootings in Tennessee
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State Representative Antonio Parkinson
@TNRepParkinson
Jun 9, 2020
saw a bust of Hitler before you entered? That sickness in the pit of your stomach that you're feeling right now... that's what we feel everytime we (African Americans) enter the capitol of Tennessee. # (5/5)
State Representative Antonio Parkinson
@TNRepParkinson
Sep 10, 2024
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