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State Rep. Gant Introduces Bill to Address Refugee Resettlement Issue

January 30, 2020January 30, 2020 Jason M. Reynolds

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The Tennessee House of Representatives is considering a new bill aimed at stopping Gov. Bill Lee from allowing an influx of refugees without legislative approval.

County Commissioners Say Bill Lee Was ‘Naive’ on Refugees and Should Have Talked to Legislature First

January 16, 2020January 15, 2020 Chris Butler

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Officials in four more counties announced Tuesday they either will or will likely oppose Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s decision to continue resettling refugees throughout the state.

Bedford County Commissioners Table Pro-Second Amendment Resolution

December 2, 2019December 1, 2019 Chris Butler

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Bedford County commissioners have tabled a resolution that would have expressed support for the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution — the right to keep and bear arms.