The state House redistricting plan radically changes the boundaries of three Knox County districts and assigns a new number to one of them.
Cramped Quarters
Knoxville state Rep. Gloria Johnson moves her desk to the hallway after Majority Leader Cameron Sexton assigns her assistant to a closet.
TennCare Expansion Revisited
State Sen. Richard Briggs is making the latest pitch to extend public health insurance coverage to Tennessee’s working poor.
A ‘Flexible’ Year
The Tennessee General Assembly returns to action today, in a session that will probably be dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID Effect on Voting
Concerns about the pandemic have helped fuel record levels for early and absentee voting during this year’s election.
Election 2020: 13th House District
Democratic incumbent Rep. Gloria Johnson faces Republican challenger Elaine Davis in Knoxville’s most purple legislative district.
Stand Down or Stay Apart?
With COVID-19 cases and unemployment claims both rising, Gov. Bill Lee is mulling whether to ease restrictions.
Capitol Exodus
As the state Legislature barrelled toward a budget vote and recess last week, local lawmakers saw things to applaud and lament.
A Fledgling Urban/Suburban Coalition
Legislators from districts in and around Tennessee’s major cities discuss ways to promote the interests of metropolitan areas.
Family Leave Takes the Stage
Tennessee’s Republican governor and a Democratic lawmaker have made paid family leave a key issue leading into the legislative session — but they don’t see eye to eye.