The Tennessee Press Association held a gubernatorial debate at the Nashville Public Library on Feb. 1 which featured five of the seven candidates running for Governor of Tennessee. The candidates present included Bill Lee (R), Randy Boyd (R), Kay White (D), Craig Fitzhugh (D) and Karl Dean (D). Those not present included Speaker of the… Continue reading Race to the governor’s mansion
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Tenn. republicans propose medical marijuana bill
Republican legislators in the state have recently proposed a bill that calls for the legalization of medical marijuana. On Thursday, Jan. 18, Jeremy Faison and Steve Dickerson proposed SB 1710 the “Medical Cannabis Act” to the state legislature. This legalization would allow people with PTSD, Alzheimers, Parkinson’s, cancer and other specific diseases to be treated… Continue reading Tenn. republicans propose medical marijuana bill