The Tennessee State Senate on Monday passed Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 25 by State Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson (R-Franklin), which calls for the Tennessee Constitution to be amended in order to allow judges the option to deny bail to defendants accused of crimes outside capital offenses.
Lawmakers passed the legislation with 23 votes in favor and just six votes against, with opponents consisting of five Democrats and one Republican.
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The Tennessee House of Representatives passed a bill on Monday that would prohibit the purchase of soft drinks and candy with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
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Tennessee could be one of the next states to address fluoride levels in drinking water as some question its benefits versus possible risks.
The debate over fluoridation reignited after statements from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination for secretary of Health and Human Services.
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