House Democrats support a proposal by Congressman Jim Cooper to amend the U.S. Constitution in support of the people’s right to vote
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — House Democrats are applauding a proposal by Congressman Jim Cooper (D-Nashville) to enshrine the people’s right to vote in the Constitution. On Wednesday, Rep. Cooper announced that he would introduce [...]
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — House Democrats were joined by 13 Republicans and one Independent Republican in voting against legislation by House Republican Caucus Chairman Glen Casada to change corporate contribution laws. The bill failed 48-41 after nearly an hour of debate.
“The people of Tennessee don’t want this because they know that money corrupts,” said House [...]
Continue Reading →The Republicans who control the Tennessee State House passed on Thursday a series of bills that will weaken the middle class by eliminating rights and lowering wages for Tennessee workers.
During the nearly four-hour session, House Republicans voted to destroy the state workers’ compensation system and do away with the prevailing wage, a rule [...]
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‘Tennessee Plan’ leaves uninsured, rural hospitals with no solution
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Gov. Bill Halsam promised a decision on expanding Medicaid today, but instead delivered a “no” dressed up as a year of delayed action and indecision.
“We expected clarity today on Medicaid, but all we got was confusion,” Senate Democratic Caucus Chairman Sen. [...]
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – House Democrats joined with workers from across the state at a rally to oppose Governor Bill Haslam’s radical changes to the workers’ compensation system in Tennessee.
“Working people in this state are getting rolled over like a freight train by the wealthy special interests who want to use the Republican super-majority to [...]
Continue Reading →Republicans betrayed working people in Tennessee passing a bill out of committee that guts compensation for workers injured on the job and kick starts a global race to the bottom for wage earners in the Volunteer State.. The extreme measure would destroy the workers’ compensation system in Tennessee and pose a major threat [...]
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State Charter Panel Threatens Fiscal Security of Local Schools
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Democrats are speaking out against the newest Republican government intrusion into local school control as a scheme that could force higher local taxes.
The new proposal, which drastically alters a plan which passed through the House Education Subcommittee on February 12, creates an [...]
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