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TN House expulsion: Reps. Pearson, Jones expelled, Rep. Johnson maintains seat
The Tennessean via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThursday, April 6, 2023 was an unprecedented day in Tennessee politics. The state House took up...
A week after expulsion, Justin Pearson of Memphis returns to Tennessee House
The Tennessean via Yahoo News· 1 year agoRep. Justin Pearson is again a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives after the Memphis...
Rep. Justin Jones calls out Tennessee legislature's commitment to education, democracy
The Tennessean via Yahoo News· 6 months agoTennessee state Rep. Justin Jones took center stage Nov. 14 at a forum for Black journalists and...
Tennessee Becomes New Front In Battle For American Democracy
HuffPost via Yahoo News· 1 year agoNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has become a new front in the battle for the future of American...
Who were the Tennessee Democratic lawmakers at the center of expulsion?
ABC News via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe Republican-led Tennessee House of Representatives held a hearing to vote to expel three...
Justin J. Pearson wins District 86 primary 2 months after expulsion from Tennessee House
The Commercial Appeal via Yahoo News· 11 months agoJustin J. Pearson won his Democratic primary, a step toward being reelected to his District 86 seat...
Justin J. Pearson: Shelby County Board of Commissioners votes to reinstate expelled lawmaker
ABC News via Yahoo News· 1 year agoLess than a week after being ousted by the Tennessee House of Representatives by the Republican...
Breaking impasse, Tennessee lawmakers adjourn tumultuous session spurred by school shooting
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 9 months agoTennessee lawmakers on Tuesday abruptly ended a special session initially touted to improve public...
Chants of ‘fascists’ as Tennessee House Republicans try to expel Democrats for protest over shooting
The Independent via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThree Democrats are facing expulsion from the Tennessee House of Representatives after supporting a...
Justin J. Pearson wins special election to fill House District 86 seat
The Commercial Appeal via Yahoo News· 1 year agoIn a special election that offered voters a choice between younger candidates that promised new...