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Tennessee entrepreneur Brad Smith launches Russell Street Ventures

Tennessee entrepreneur Brad Smith launches Russell Street Ventures Marach 8, 2021 Firm will launch or scale 2-3 innovative healthcare companies over next 12 months NASHVILLE, TN – Entrepreneur and former CMS Innovation Center Director Brad Smith has …

No other book measures up to the Bible

The head of an organization that lobbies state and local officials for policies that support marriage, families, life, and religious liberty says it would be perfectly legal for the buckle of the Bible Belt to make God's Word the state's official …

Gov. Bill Lee's bill to allow Tennesseans to carry guns without permits advances in legislature

A controversial bill to allow Tennesseans to carry guns without permits is advancing in both chambers of the legislature, even as law enforcement leaders continue to speak out against the measure. The permitless carry bill, part of Gov. Bill Lee's …

Gov. Lee, Haslam, & Bredesen to discuss national debt in bipartisan group's Stewardship Series

TENNESSEE (WATE) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee along with former governors Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen are set to discuss national debt in Nashville during a bipartisan group’s event. Tennessee’s last three governors will discuss national debt in the …

Lawmaker pushes for 3rd time to make Bible the state book of Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Will the third time be the charm? A Tennessee state lawmaker has reintroduced legislation to make the Holy Bible the official state book. House Joint Resolution 150 is the third attempt by Rep. Jerry Sexton, R-Bean Station, to do …

Gov. Bill Lee's hopeful message isn't a substitute for leadership | Opinion

Buzz Thomas is a retired minister, attorney and a member of USA Today’s Board of Contributors. Criticism is a snap. Sitting up here in the cheap seats telling the folks in the arena how to act. It’s like watching my wife play tennis. Suddenly, I’m John …

Resolution that would make the Holy Bible Tennessee's official state book returns for another try

Similar bills have failed in the past, but Rep. Jerry Sexton is trying to get it passed as a Joint Resolution this time. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — An East Tennessee lawmaker is once again hoping to make the Holy Bible the official state book of Tennessee. Rep. …

Tennessee Govs. Lee, Haslam and Bredesen to take part in bipartisan event on rising national debt

Tennessee's last three governors — two Republicans and a Democrat — will take part in a discussion next week on the national debt, along with how their own fiscally conservative approaches to governing stand in contrast to budgets passed in Washington. …

Knoxville's only Black mayor reflects on urban removal

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.. (AP) — Daniel Brown has always had an affinity for Dr. Walter Hardy Park in East Knoxville. He says it feels like home. It should.Brown’s family was forced out of their home before it was acquired and torn down by the city in the late …

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee backs legislation focusing on learning loss, reading ahead of special session

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Thursday a series of bills his administration is backing in next week's special session on education — including legislation focusing on student learning loss thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and the state's …

Ex-Gov. Haslam deputy named Sen. Hagerty's state director

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Former Gov. Bill Haslam’s top deputy is joining the office of newly installed U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty as his state director. The Republican senator’s office announced the addition of Jim Henry on Wednesday. Henry most recently served …

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee appoints Trump administration official as new DHS commissioner

Gov. Bill Lee has appointed a Trump administration official as the new commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Human Services, which oversees the state's large amount of federal funds aimed at helping low-income families. Clarence Carter, the …

Tennessee Supreme Court Considering Whether To End Strict Life Sentences For Juveniles

The state Supreme Court is considering a case that could pave the way for nearly 200 people to be released from prison for crimes they committed as juveniles. Tennessee has some of the harshest sentencing for minors who are convicted of murder in adult …

Cyntoia Brown Long, convicted in complex murder case, speaks at UT about re-entering society

Cyntoia Brown Long was a victim of sex trafficking when she was 16, when she killed a man who solicited her for sex. She spent years in prison before being released. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee College of Law virtually hosted a talk from …

Former Gov. Bill Haslam weighs in on the 2020 presidential election

Posted: Nov 14, 2020 / 09:39 PM EST / Updated: Nov 14, 2020 / 11:51 PM EST KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As the 2020 presidential election continues to dominate national headlines, former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam (R) is now weighing in about the …

Former Republican Gov. Bill Haslam: 'For the good of the country,' Biden team should begin transition

While elected Republican leaders in Tennessee continue to refuse to recognize Democrat Joe Biden as the president-elect, some of the state's former top GOP officials say it's time to do so. Former Gov. Bill Haslam, former U.S. Sen. Bill Frist and …

Gov. Bill Lee calls Jan. 19 special legislative session to focus on education, learning loss

Gov. Bill Lee has called a special legislative session, one that will be held just after state lawmakers return to work in January in order to prioritize passing bills aimed at helping schools navigate the coronavirus pandemic and prepare for the next …

Lee tapped as policy chair for Republican governors group

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will serve as the policy chairman in 2021 for the Republican Governors Association. The group announced Wednesday that it had elected Lee to the national leadership position. The first-term governor joins a …

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee may call special session on education as schools face pandemic challenges

While the 112th Tennessee General Assembly prepares to return to Nashville in just one month, Gov. Bill Lee is considering calling a special session to prioritize legislation related to schools' pandemic challenges. The governor's office has not …

Historical novel is based on the life of American suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt

What to read during Women’s History Month? “Victory with Valor” captures the drama and excitement of the fight for women’s right to vote. THOUSAND OAKS, CA, US, March 8, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- History comes to life in this exciting story of …

EM-P: Unifying and thus Saving Liberal Democracy (part 3)

Unifying and Organizing Pro-democracy Organizations SOLON, OHIO, UNITED STATES, March 8, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Well-ordered pluralistic societies cannot exist in the absence of liberal democracy. Liberal democracy is the glue that holds …

EM-P: Unifying and thus Saving Liberal Democracy (part 4)

Unifying “We the People” SOLON, OH, UNITED STATES, March 8, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- America’s national ethos is encapsulated in what we call the “American Dream.” The American Dream is a set of ideals (democracy, rights, liberty, and equality …

THE DAILY LEADER: TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2021

“One Minutes” (15 per side) H.R. 842 – Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021 (Rep. Scott (VA) – Education and Labor) The Rule provides for one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on …

Insigniam Founding Partner Nathan O. Rosenberg Joins Leaders in Calling for Addressing America’s Infrastructure Crisis

PHILADELPHA, PENNSYLVANIA, USA, March 8, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a commentary piece published by Fortune Magazine, Insigniam founding partner Nathan O. Rosenberg joins Jack Hockema and Vicki Poponi to discuss the critical importance of …

The Arizona Solar Challenge Returns

SmartPower Relaunches Ground-Breaking Residential Solar Program in The Grand Canyon State PHOENIX, ARIZONA, USA, March 8, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Arizona Solar Challenge has returned to Arizona! From 2011 to 2015, the Arizona Solar …

Hash Bash returns in digital format to celebrate 50 th year

Livestream to feature AG Dana Nessel, Darren McCarty, Governor Whitmer, Laith Al-Saadi, Calvin Johnson, national figures in cannabis reform, many many more ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES, March 8, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ann Arbor …

Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Senator Roy Blunt

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after Senator Roy Blunt announced that he will retire at the end of the 117th Congress: "Roy Blunt has been a friend and a respected colleague.  During …

How Come The White House, & The UN Never Thought Of Creating Their Own Apps, Crypto-World & Crypto-Currencies?

Gold and gem mines are confined to small areas. Crypto-wealth is available everywhere in unlimited quantities. What are our governments and NGOs waiting for? WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The White House Team …

THE DAILY LEADER: MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021

Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Voting Access Executive Order

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on President Biden's voting access executive order: “I can think of no greater way of memorializing John Lewis and those who faced violence alongside him …

Congressman Jamie Raskin Salutes Long Walk for Freedom

Congressman Jamie Raskin shared words of support for the Sindhi Foundation's Long Walk for Freedom, Nature, and Love today. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, March 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Congressman Jamie Raskin shared words of support for the …

Hoyer Statement on Senate Passage of the American Rescue Plan

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after Senate passage of the American Rescue Plan, announcing that the House will vote Monday night on the rule laying out terms for the bill’s consideration, …

Pharmacists Group Urges Widespread Use, Equitable Allocation of FDA-Authorized COVID-19 Vaccines

ASHP looks to counter misperceptions about authorized vaccines that may compromise public acceptance. BETHESDA, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) issued …

Kindra Beck, legislative pioneer in divorce reform joins forces with Ohio lawmakers to pass the Parenting Equality Bill

Kindra Beck is joining forces with State Representative Rodney Creech asking for personal testimony from victims of parental alienation. DAYTON, OHIO, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KINDRA BECK is partnering with Ohio …

‘There Were Three or More Lee Harvey Oswalds’

The Lone Star Speaks Reveals New Data Unearthed by Texas Detective Scholars DALLAS, TEXAS, USA, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 16 Telling Oswald Photos Upon Request Coauthor Interviews – Skype/Zoom ‘There Were Three or More Lee …

“The Liberator” Larry Sharpe Beats New York Governor Cuomo with Venue Lawsuit and Media Blitz

New York Entertainment Venues to Reopen April 2nd After Larry Sharpe Instigates Comedy Club Lawsuit, Pressuring Cuomo to Stop Bankrupting Small Businesses. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The lawsuit that Larry …

What They're Saying: The American Rescue Plan

Last week, the House of Representatives passed the American Rescue Plan to deliver critically needed relief to American families and small businesses. Throughout the country, Democrats and Republicans alike broadly support the legislation and want to see …

THE WEEKLY LEADER: FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2021

  FIRST VOTE OF THE WEEK: LAST VOTE PREDICTED: Monday 6:30 p.m. Thursday Legislative Program – 51600 | Floor Information – 57400 | Whip Information – 63210 MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK On Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for …

House Democrats Take Action to Advance Priorities Important to the American People

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER After passing the American Rescue Plan last week, House Democrats took swift action on several priorities important to the American people. First, the House considered H.R. 1, the For The People Act, a comprehensive …