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1 day ago

Leader Karen Camper offers Democratic Prebuttal to the State of the State

Republican Gov. Bill Lee will offer his State of the State address Monday, Feb. 6 — Full remarks (0:00) Hello, my name is Karen Camper. I am the House Democratic Leader and I am proud to represent the 87th House District and the people of Memphis, Tennessee in the General…

Karen Camper

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Leader Rep. Karen Camper offers Democratic Prebuttal to the State of the State
Leader Rep. Karen Camper offers Democratic Prebuttal to the State of the State
Karen Camper

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3 days ago

Rep. Hemmer, Sen. Campbell push to increase access, transparency in concert ticket sales

Industry consolidation has hurt fan experience, lawmakers say — NASHVILLE — Music and sports fans could see the true cost of an online ticket purchase under new legislation proposed by state Rep. Caleb Hemmer, D-Nashville, and Sen. Heidi Campbell, D-Nashville. The Nashville Democrats say the legislation is needed to improve transparency and fairness for consumers, who routinely see ticket…

Caleb Hemmer

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Rep. Hemmer, Sen. Campbell push to increase access, transparency in concert ticket sales
Rep. Hemmer, Sen. Campbell push to increase access, transparency in concert ticket sales
Caleb Hemmer

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5 days ago

Democrats introduce Fundamental Right to Reproductive Health Care Act

Legislation entrusts reproductive healthcare decisions, including abortion, to women, doctors — NASHVILLE — Democratic lawmakers—alongside doctors, faith leaders and community health advocates—announced Monday comprehensive legislation to restore legal access to reproductive care, including abortion, in Tennessee. The Fundamental Right to Reproductive Health Care Act would protect reproductive healthcare decisions as a “fundamental right” and restrict government from intruding on that freedom…

Abortion Rights

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Democrats introduce Fundamental Right to Reproductive Health Care Act
Democrats introduce Fundamental Right to Reproductive Health Care Act
Abortion Rights

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Jan 26

Sen. Akbari, Sen. Lamar issue statements following charges in the investigation of Tyre Nichols’ death

Senate Democratic leaders call for action to ‘uproot’ culture of police brutality — MEMPHIS — Senate Democratic leaders issued statements following charges against the police officers involved in the death of Tyre Nichols. Sen. Raumesh Akbari, Senate Democratic Leader: “While I applaud the swift action of the district attorney, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Memphis Police Department, there is no justice for Tyre Nichols today.

Police Brutality

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Police Brutality

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Jan 25

Sen. Charlane Oliver’s first bill seeks to limit unsolicited texts, calls from property buyers

‘Corporate greed’ driving investors to harass homeowners in older, established neighborhoods, senator says — NASHVILLE — Are you looking to sell your property? Do you know anyone who may want to sell a property or land? Many homeowners in Middle Tennessee have grown accustomed to unsolicited texts, phone calls and postcards from someone asking if they’re willing to sell their property. …

Charlane Oliver

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Sen. Charlane Oliver’s first bill seeks to limit unsolicited texts, calls from property buyers
Sen. Charlane Oliver’s first bill seeks to limit unsolicited texts, calls from property buyers
Charlane Oliver

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Jan 23

Sen. Charlane Oliver will push to abolish Tennessee’s modern ‘poll tax,’ expand voting rights

On January 23, 1964, the United States ratified the 24th Amendment, prohibiting any poll tax in elections — NASHVILLE — Tennessee Sen. Charlane Oliver, D-Nashville, marked today’s anniversary of ratifying the 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution by committing to an effort to expand voting rights in the state. “On this day 59 years ago, Congress ratified the 24th Amendment, ending any poll tax in elections for federal…

Tennessee

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Sen. Charlane Oliver will push to abolish Tennessee’s modern ‘poll tax,’ expand voting rights
Sen. Charlane Oliver will push to abolish Tennessee’s modern ‘poll tax,’ expand voting rights
Tennessee

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Jan 21

Sen. London Lamar statement on the inauguration of Gov. Bill Lee

NASHVILLE — Sen. London Lamar, chairwoman of the Senate Democratic Caucus, issued a statement today on the inauguration of Gov. Bill Lee. Sen. London Lamar, D-Memphis: “If the governor is ready to begin working to improve life for everyday Tennesseans, he’ll find no better partner than Senate Democrats. “We want to lead the nation…

London Lamar

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Sen. London Lamar statement on the inauguration of Gov. Bill Lee
Sen. London Lamar statement on the inauguration of Gov. Bill Lee
London Lamar

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Jan 20

Tenn. Democrats mark 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision in a ‘forced-birth’ state

Democrats say they are committed ‘as long as it takes’ to restore access to safe, legal reproductive care — NASHVILLE — Tennessee Democratic lawmakers on Friday marked the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision (Jan. 22, 1973)—the landmark case that guaranteed a private right to an abortion in America. In a state where Republican politicians have now banned all abortion procedures, even in cases…

Tennessee

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Tenn. Democrats mark 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision in a ‘forced-birth’ state
Tenn. Democrats mark 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision in a ‘forced-birth’ state
Tennessee

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Jan 20

Nashville elected officials to U.S. Reps: Debt ceiling ‘brinkmanship’ endangers us all

In a letter, local officials say defaulting on U.S. debt could devastate local governments, business and residents — NASHVILLE — In a letter from state Sen. Heidi Campbell, a group of 20 Nashville elected officials are urging the city’s three-member congressional delegation to support raising the nation’s debt ceiling to avoid a “devastating” default. “Please place the interest of the citizens you represent ahead of the desire to…

Debt Ceiling

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Nashville elected officials to U.S. Reps: Debt ceiling ‘brinkmanship’ endangers us all
Nashville elected officials to U.S. Reps: Debt ceiling ‘brinkmanship’ endangers us all
Debt Ceiling

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Jan 19

Gov. Bill Lee’s cuts to HIV prevention ‘heartless,’ ‘irresponsible,’ Democrats say

The Commercial Appeal reports federal funding for local nonprofit HIV surveillance programs will end May 31 — NASHVILLE — Democratic leaders today criticized a decision by Gov. Bill Lee’s health department to cut off federal funding for community-based HIV prevention, detection and treatment programs, calling it “heartless” and “irresponsible.” The Memphis Commercial Appeal reported Lee’s Tennessee Department of Health informed nonprofit agencies and organizations that it will…

John Ray Clemmons

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Gov. Bill Lee’s cuts to HIV prevention ‘heartless,’ ‘irresponsible,’ Democrats say
Gov. Bill Lee’s cuts to HIV prevention ‘heartless,’ ‘irresponsible,’ Democrats say
John Ray Clemmons

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