A new concealed carry handgun carry permit for Tennesseans takes effect Jan. 1 and includes the option for online training.
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Republican Caucus Conference Call Reveals Divide Among Republican Legislators Over Casada’s Future as Speaker
An emergency conference call hosted by House Speaker Glen Casada to address concerns among the 73 Republican caucus members over recent news stories involving Casada, his former Chief of Staff Cade Cothren and claims that the legislative culture needs to be changed revealed fault lines in the caucus, according…
Read MoreJC Bowman Commentary: Tone Deaf School Districts
“If you don’t understand — from the school district to the superintendents — that we want our teachers held harmless, then I’m sorry, you’re tone-deaf.” —-State Representative Eddie Smith (Knoxville). That message was heard and understood statewide, right? Apparently not. We are receiving reports from across the state that some districts are denying their teachers their justified and earned bonuses, which harms the educator.
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