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politics1 year ago

Potential Education Department Shutdown Sparks Debate on Future of U.S. Schools

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee supports President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to shut down the U.S. Department of Education, arguing that states like Tennessee are better equipped to manage education funding without federal bureaucracy. Critics, however, highlight the DOE's role in managing federal student loans and programs for children with special needs. The proposal would require congressional approval, needing 60 Senate votes, but Republicans hold only 53 seats.

via WKRN News 2|
#bill-lee#department-of-education#donald-trump
politics1 year ago

Tennessee Governor Reverses Police Reform Law Following Tyre Nichols' Death

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed a bill into law that prohibits cities from enacting local police reforms, including a Memphis traffic stop ordinance inspired by the fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols. The ordinance, which aimed to prevent police stops for minor infractions, was created after Nichols, a Black man, was severely beaten during a traffic stop and later died from his injuries. The bill has been widely interpreted as a rebuke of the ordinance and would prevent cities across the state from implementing similar reforms, sparking controversy and opposition from civil rights groups and activists.

via CNN|
#bill-lee#civil-rights#police-reform
politics2 years ago

Tennessee Governor's Office Criticizes NRA's Plan to Target Mentally Ill Individuals in Gun Law Push.

The office of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has criticized the National Rifle Association's plan to involuntarily commit people with mental illness as a solution to gun violence. The governor's administration called the plan "impractical" and overreaching, instead suggesting temporarily removing firearms from dangerous individuals and requiring mental health treatment.

via The Daily Beast|
#bill-lee#gun-control#mental-illness
politics2 years ago

"Tennessee Governor's Memo Reveals NRA's Preference for Rounding Up Mentally Ill in Gun Law Push"

Documents drafted by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's administration accuse the National Rifle Association (NRA) of wanting to use involuntary commitment laws "to round up mentally ill people and deprive them of other liberties." Lee has faced opposition from the NRA as he works to pass gun control legislation in response to a deadly Nashville school shooting. The NRA's opposition is particularly notable because the group was a crucial player in Lee's successful push in 2021 to pass a law that allows people 21 and older to carry handguns without a permit in Tennessee.

via Tennessean|
#bill-lee#gun-control#mental-health
politics2 years ago

"Tennessee Governor's push for gun law reform faces opposition from NRA and state House"

Documents drafted by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's administration accuse the National Rifle Association (NRA) of wanting to use involuntary commitment laws to "round up mentally ill people and deprive them of other liberties." Lee has faced opposition from the NRA as he works to pass gun control legislation in response to a deadly Nashville school shooting. The NRA's opposition is particularly notable because the group was a crucial player in Lee's successful push in 2021 to pass a law that allows people 21 and older to carry handguns without a permit in Tennessee.

via The Associated Press|
#bill-lee#gun-control#mental-health
music2 years ago

Jazz Bassist Bill Lee, Father of Spike Lee, Passes Away at 94

Bill Lee, the jazz bassist who recorded with Bob Dylan and Aretha Franklin and was the father of filmmaker Spike Lee, has died at the age of 94. Lee's double bass could be heard on recordings by artists like Harry Belafonte, Judy Collins, Odetta, Duke Ellington, and hundreds more. He also served as a composer for his son Spike's early movies, including She’s Gotta Have It, School Daze, Do the Right Thing, and Mo’ Better Blues.

via Rolling Stone|
#aretha-franklin#bill-lee#bob-dylan
education2 years ago

Tennessee Governor signs bill protecting teachers' pronoun use.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a bill that protects public school teachers from facing civil lawsuits or adverse employment action for not referring to a student by their preferred pronouns if they don’t correspond to the student’s assigned sex at birth. The legislation also protects school districts from being sued. However, the bill does not prevent a teacher from using a student’s preferred pronouns if they choose.

via WJHL-TV News Channel 11|
#bill-lee#education#lgbtq
politics2 years ago

Tennessee governor signs bill to protect gun manufacturers after school shooting.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed a bill that provides additional protections for gun and ammunition dealers, manufacturers, and sellers against lawsuits. The bill was passed after a deadly school shooting in March. The legislation will come into effect on July 1. The bill's sponsor, Republican Senator Joey Hensley, said that the legislation aims to help businesses in Tennessee's booming firearms industry. The firearm industry remains largely shielded from liability under federal law.

via POLITICO|
#bill-lee#civil-immunity#gun-control
politics2 years ago

Tennessee Governor Signs School Safety Bill into Law After Nashville Shooting.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a bipartisan legislation that aims to enhance school safety across the state following the deadly shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville earlier this year. Under the legislation, security guards will be required to receive active shooter training, schools’ exterior doors must be locked during school hours, and schools will need to develop an annual school safety plan to be shared with law enforcement. Additionally, school districts will also establish threat assessment teams and any school buildings constructed or remodeled after July 1 will have to include security enhancements such as doors that can be locked from the inside.

via CNN|
#bill-lee#gun-control#nashville-shooting
education2 years ago

Tennessee Governor Signs School Safety Bill Amid Calls for Public Safety Action.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a school safety bill aimed at preventing school shootings, which invests $230 million to strengthen safety at public and private schools across Tennessee and places several new requirements on schools to stop another school shooting. The bill requires all schools built or remodeled after July 1 to have bulletproof windows and doors, an armed security guard will also be placed at every public school, and the bill enacts a multi-tiered accountability plan to ensure exterior doors are locked while students are present. The bill also increases mental health resources and for every public and private school to make annual safety plans.

via WSMV 4|
#bill-lee#education#mental-health
politics2 years ago

Tennessee Governor Calls Special Session on Public Safety and Guns

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has called for a special legislative session on August 21 to discuss gun reform and public safety following a school shooting in Nashville last month. Lee plans to meet with legislators, stakeholders, and local residents throughout the summer to discuss practical solutions ahead of the session. The governor hopes to pass legislation that will strengthen public safety and preserve constitutional rights. The shooting has renewed calls for action against gun violence and gun control in the country.

via The Hill|
#bill-lee#gun-reform#legislative-session
politics2 years ago

Tennessee Governor schedules special session on gun policy and public safety.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has called for a special session on August 21 to discuss potential gun reform legislation. The governor's proposal would expand existing state code around gun dispossession, which courts can currently require of certain domestic violence cases. Lee pushed for the legislation following the deadly Covenant school shooting and weeks of heated gun reform protests at the state Capitol. The governor had for weeks called for lawmakers to bring him potential gun reform legislation before floating his own proposal as Republican lawmakers accelerated the end of session after weeks of emotional protests and political missteps.

via Tennessean|
#bill-lee#gun-reform#politics
politics2 years ago

Tennessee's Gun Control Debate: A Special Session Update.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is calling a special session of the state legislature to address gun reform and public safety following a school shooting in Nashville. Lee hopes to pass legislation that will strengthen public safety and preserve constitutional rights. Despite the effort, the legislature adjourned Friday with no action on gun reform, prompting criticism from some lawmakers. The renewed calls for action come after a shooting last month that left six dead.

via The Hill|
#bill-lee#gun-reform#legislature
politics2 years ago

Tennessee's Gun Reform Debate: Special Session Called by Republican Governor.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, a Republican, will call a special legislative session to address gun reform following a mass shooting at a Nashville school. Lee has proposed an "order of protection" law aimed at taking firearms away from those deemed a risk to those around them. However, the proposal was shut down by Tennessee House Republicans. Lee has emphasized his commitment to preserving Second Amendment rights while addressing the heart of the problem with strengthened mental health resources. Tennessee suffered 673 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2020, according to the FBI.

via ABC News|
#bill-lee#gun-reform#mass-shooting