Justin Jones takes the oath on the steps of the Tennessee Capitol.
Erik Schelzig
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Erik Schelzig
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Editor of the Tennessee Journal. Co-author of “Welcome to Capitol Hill: 50 Years of Scandal in Tennessee Politics.” Get in touch at: [email protected].
- The Tennessee House just spent six hours trying to oust three members for causing a 40-minute disruption last week.
- Replying to @schelzigFellow ousted Rep. Justin Pearson watches from the gallery as Justin Jones takes his seat on the floor.
- Breaking: Court blocks TN from disciplining doctors for medically necessary abortions.
- Rep. Gloria Johnson riling up the crowd before the Jason Isbell concert at the Ryman tonight.
- This sign hangs on the office of the Tennessee senator who wants to ban business owners from being able to require masks to enter.
- BREAKING: Feds indict Glen Casada and Cade Cothren on bribery, kickback charges.
- Rep. @VoteGloriaJ has moved her desk into the hallway in protest of the tiny office she was assigned — and the 4-foot closet for her assistant (the space used to be bigger before former Rep. Micah Van Huss built out his office).
- Replying to @schelzigJustin Jones acknowledges cheers as he takes back his seat in the House chamber.
- In final unofficial returns, former House Speaker Glen Casada has been trounced in his GOP primary bid for Williamson County clerk, 75% to 25%.
- Replying to @schelzigSpeaker Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) presides as Rep. Justin Jones delivers remarks upon returning to the chamber.
- BREAKING: Sources tell The Tennessee Journal the governor's school voucher bill is dead for the session.
GIF- Senate Republicans are in “complete shock” about the court decision halting their redistricting plan, saying they were assured by Attorney General Herbert Slatery the plan would withstand legal challenges.
