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Analysis: Republican Officials Leave Their Voters Behind over Not Supporting Monthly Child Tax Credits

August 20, 2021August 19, 2021 Admin

As tens of millions of American families across the country began to see the second round of monthly cash payments appear in their bank accounts Friday, Republicans in Congress remained oddly quiet.

The checks were the result of an expansion of the Child Tax Credit (CTC), which was part of the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package President Joe Biden signed into law in March. While every Republican in Congress voted against the bill, the credit itself is overwhelmingly popular among registered Republicans and Americans overall, creating a rift between reliable conservative voters and the GOP lawmakers who represent them.

Nashville Unveils New Policing Policy Commission Report

November 25, 2020November 24, 2020 Chris Butler

Nashville Mayor John Cooper this week released a Policing Policy Commission report to review use-of-force policies within the Metro Nashville Police Department.

This, according to a press release that members of Cooper’s staff emailed this week.

Nashville Judge Rules in Favor of Left-Wing Activist Justin Jones

August 16, 2020August 15, 2020 Chris Butler

A judge in Nashville just made left-wing activist Justin Jones a happy man.

Jones has led demonstrations against the police at Legislative Plaza for the past few months. As reported last year, authorities banned Jones from inside the Tennessee capitol building after he threw a cup at then-Speaker of the House Glen Casada.

Nashville Police Chief Steve Anderson Leaves Earlier than Expected

August 8, 2020August 7, 2020 Chris Butler

Metro Nashville Police Chief Steve Anderson has vacated his position much sooner than he previously stated he would — without explaining.

Nashville Mayor John Cooper in a press release this week announced Anderson’s departure.

Nashville Metro Council Member Wonders If Mayor John Cooper Will Allow Conservatives to Help Pick New Police Chief

July 30, 2020July 29, 2020 Chris Butler

Nashville Metro At-Large Council Member Steve Glover wondered this week if certain residents of Davidson County who lean right politically will have a say selecting a new police chief to replace the retiring Steve Anderson.

This, as Mayor John Cooper on Tuesday announced what he called a roadmap to finding a new chief. According to a press release, Cooper will rely on Metro Human Resources and a candidate review committee to narrow that person down.

Nashville’s Community Oversight Board Wants to Help Select Police Chief Steve Anderson’s Replacement

June 21, 2020June 20, 2020 Chris Butler

Members of Nashville’s Metro Community Oversight Board plan to help city officials find Nashville’s next police chief. “Following Mayor John Cooper’s announcement today of Chief Steve Anderson’s decision to retire as Chief of Police, the Community Oversight Board (COB) looks forward to being involved in the selection process of…

Nashville Mayor John Cooper Announces Police Chief Steve Anderson’s Retirement

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020 Chris Butler

Nashville Police Chief Steve Anderson will retire in likely six months’ time.

Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced this at a press conference Thursday — a conference that Anderson did not attend.

This, as The Tennessee Star reported, after left-wing activists and Metro Council members pushed for either Anderson to resign or for Cooper to fire him.

Nashville Police Chief Steve Anderson Accepts #8CANTWAIT Principles from Group with Anti-Police Agenda

June 18, 2020June 17, 2020 Chris Butler

Metro Nashville Police Chief Steve Anderson said this week that he accepts the #8CANTWAIT principles that regulate police officers’ behavior on-the-job.

Anderson said this in a press release this week.

Three Council Members Want Nashville Police Chief to Resign

June 8, 2020June 7, 2020 The Associated Press

Several council members in Tennessee have called for the resignation of a police chief after warrants were issued for two community activists and then later rescinded.

Metro Council member Freddie O’Connell last week urged Nashville Mayor John Cooper to request the resignation of Metro Police Chief Steve Anderson, news outlets reported.

Nashville Community Oversight Board Demands Police Don’t Ask Illegal Immigrants about Citizenship

April 19, 2020April 18, 2020 Chris Butler

Members of Metro Nashville’s Community Oversight Board demanded this week that Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) officers stop asking people about their immigration and citizenship status.

Nashville Community Oversight Board Already Having Friction with Police

September 21, 2019September 20, 2019 Chris Butler

Nashville Police Chief Steve Anderson thus far will not meet with members of the Community Oversight Board and that is causing friction, according to Nashville Public Radio.

Potential Nashville Mayoral Candidate Carol Swain Suggests Ways to Boost Police Morale

March 3, 2019March 2, 2019 Chris Butler

If Carol Swain decides to run a second time for Nashville mayor then she said she may have a way to boost morale among the city’s police officers. Swain said low morale exists, and, for this, she blames low pay and current Police Chief Steve Anderson. “When it comes to…

Nashville Police May Get New Community Oversight Board

October 2, 2018October 1, 2018 Chris Butler

Nashville Mayor David Briley does not plan to fire Police Chief Steve Anderson. Additionally, a November referendum calling for a community oversight board over Nashville police is apparently still a go. This, despite the members of the Nashville Fraternal Order of the Police expressing disapproval with the proposal. According to…