From ‘choice lanes’ to HIV funding, community leaders are skeptical of many of the governor and Legislature’s initiatives. The exception: nuclear energy.
Rallying Cries
Hundreds gather as Knox Pride pushes the LGBTQ community and its allies to action over proposed state legislation.
An Uncertain Future
Gov. Bill Lee’s rejection of federal HIV prevention dollars has left service providers, public health officials and legislators in the dark.
Power Poll: Legislative Culture Wars
A large majority of survey respondents favor revisiting the state’s abortion ban but most are not optimistic that lawmakers will amend the law.
A Lively Session
From abortion to drag shows and ‘choice lanes’ to vouchers, the state Legislature will have its hands full.
Preparing to Fight
Local and state LGTBQ advocates are gearing up to confront anti-trans and drag bills in the Legislature — and seeking help from allies.
Election 2022: Where the Votes Were
An analysis of precinct and district totals shows higher turnout in more Republican areas and a bipartisan Election Day surge.
Election 2022: Status Quo Prevails
Heavy turnout delays results but the outcome leaves the partisan makeup of Knox County’s legislative delegation unchanged.
Election 2022: Election Day Arrives
Races for governor, Congress and the state Legislature are on the ballot, along with four state constitutional amendments.
Election 2022: State House District 89
Democrat M.D. Dotson III is challenging incumbent Republican Justin Lafferty in a Northwest Knox district that tilts toward the GOP.