In a week where 1000s of Tennesseans still can't get their unemployment benefits, the US reached 100k COVID deaths, TN COVID cases continue to rise & our broken nation is wracked w/ grief & anger over the killing of George Floyd, here's what the #tnleg House GOP was working on:
An extreme anti-abortion bill that even the most far right, pro-choice organization in the state opposes.
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A permitless carry bill opposed by public safety experts, law enforcement, and firearm instructors across the state. The bill has a seven figure fiscal note. If passed, it would cost the state millions to implement.
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Bills targeting transgender students. Not only are the bills discriminatory, they would jeopardize over $600 million in federal education funding and would likely result in lawsuits. Excluding students from sports on the basis of sex violates Title IX.
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A campus carry bill that would allow students with gun permits to carry guns on college campuses - dorms, classrooms, frat houses, etc. This legislation is opposed by colleges and universities across the state, campus police chiefs & law enforcement.
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A bill recognizing CNN and the Washington Post as "fake news" was discussed today in the House Calendar Committee and referred back to the Judiciary Committee.
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And on Monday, a bill designating the Bible as the state book will be on the House floor.
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Please note that as a result of the pandemic, Tennessee now faces a $1 billion budget shortfall.
Also, reports from the Cordell Hull building and video from committees show many Republican reps not wearing masks.
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Also, reports from the Cordell Hull building and video from committees show many Republican reps not wearing masks.
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Yesterday in a bizarre tweet, the House Majority Leader indicated that he believes businesses requiring employees and customers to wear masks is discrimination.
(Still not clear who the freedom fighters are/were)
(Still not clear who the freedom fighters are/were)
Meanwhile, Tennessee is seeing some of the fastest spread of COVID-19 in nation with 21,679 confirmed cases.
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Elections have consequences. Please vote for better people, Tennessee.
