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Memphis ✈️ → Nashville. Statehouse reporter for @stateaffairstn. Former public safety reporter for the @dailymemphian. 🎓 University of Memphis, 2021.
Nashville, TN
Joined September 2017
Former Vice President Kamala Harris appeared at a Democratic rally Tuesday, but 7th Congressional District Candidate Aftyn Behn left before her arrival. https://t.co/DK6bijQgMO
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Former VP Kamala Harris urges voter turnout at a Democratic event in Nashville, while nominee Aftyn Behn leaves before her arrival.
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Nashville judge temporarily halts National Guard deployment in Memphis. https://t.co/CKXHE6tMVB
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A Nashville judge grants temporary injunction on National Guard deployment in Memphis, citing potential violation of Tennessee's Military Code.
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Rep. Jeff Burkhart has died, House Speaker Cameron Sexton's office has confirmed. https://t.co/WjB4MyOOZ5
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Republican state Rep. Jeff Burkhart dies, leaving a seat vacant in Tennessee House. Cause of death not confirmed. Interim successor to be appointed.
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President Donald Trump and Republican Matt Van Epps issued urgent calls for GOP voters to turn out in the 7th Congressional District after sweeping Democrat victories last week. https://t.co/bKJWXNS8wI
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President Trump and Matt Van Epps urge GOP voters to turn out in the 7th Congressional District, warning against the 'dangerous' policies of Democratic nominee Aftyn Behn.
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State Sen. Kerry Roberts of Springfield is being told to vacate his home of 19 years. https://t.co/JyKMJLsRo5
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Judge rules state Sen. Kerry Roberts must surrender his historic home to creditors in a dispute over a multimillion-dollar loan.
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National Democrats are working to boost state Rep. Aftyn Behn’s chances in her 7th Congressional District special election against Republican Matt Van Epps. #tnpol #tnleg #tnpolitics
https://t.co/wrT94dgL6k
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National Democrats rally behind Aftyn Behn in the 7th Congressional District special election against Republican Matt Van Epps.
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Early voting for the special election in Congressional District 7 is underway. Republican nominee Matt Van Epps cast his vote this morning in Nashville. https://t.co/OcnoRxHNYO
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Early voting for the 7th Congressional District special election begins. Republican nominee Matt Van Epps and his wife cast their ballots.
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Gov. Bill Lee's budget hearings were interrupted Tuesday after an envelope containing a suspicious substance made it past the screening process and into the Capitol. https://t.co/mTloAU2T3F
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Governor's office receives envelope with suspicious powder, causing budget hearings to be interrupted. Investigation underway.
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Gotta have faith? Lee launches website to list federal food aid alternatives
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Gov. Bill Lee refuses to use state reserves for lost SNAP benefits during federal shutdown. Creates website for nonprofit resources instead.
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Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds remains noncommittal on increasing school voucher program. #tnpol #tnleg
https://t.co/Zk2CIrMG5J
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Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds remains noncommittal on increasing enrollment in Tennessee's statewide school voucher program next year.
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All but one candidate to fill a vacancy on the state Supreme Court are from West Tennessee. Read more about each applicant here: https://t.co/LJtyRp0zGg
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Discover the five applicants vying for the Tennessee Supreme Court seat, with four candidates from West Tennessee and one from East Tennessee.
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Five people have applied to fill a Tennessee Supreme Court vacancy created by Justice Holly Kirby's upcoming retirement. https://t.co/dfmpfL39ZD
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Tennessee Supreme Court vacancy draws numerous applicants. Former Chief Justice Holly Kirby to retire in June, triggering selection process.
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Bolivar Mayor Julian McTizic plans to run for the state House District 80 seat held by longtime Democratic Rep. Johnny Shaw. #tnpol #tnleg
https://t.co/0rBBLEnFnY
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Bolivar Mayor Julian McTizic aims to contest for the state House District 80 seat, navigating Republican Party rules and the retirement considerations of Democratic Rep. Johnny Shaw.
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Tennessee to stop issuing food stamps if shutdown continues into November. #tnpol #tnleg
https://t.co/4TZ8ApQIzy
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Department of Human Services warns SNAP benefits will halt in November if federal shutdown persists, affecting one in 10 Tennesseans.
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"The uncertainty is kind of what is ruling the day in terms of, how can states budget if they're not quite sure what will happen to important programs that flow through their state budgets?” said Mandy Spears. via @StateAffairsTN
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Rep. Justin Pearson says he will run for re-election in the TN House while running for Congress, ruffling the feathers of rival incumbent U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen. https://t.co/mFjufW3nTP
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State Rep. Justin Pearson plans to run for re-election while also challenging U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen. Pearson aims to tackle poverty and expand economic opportunities.
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After hearing opposition from Marshall County residents, a planning and zoning board rejected a quarry lake that has been under construction by Rep. Todd Warner, R-Chapel Hill. https://t.co/PX9t83Pm1F
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Republican Rep. Todd Warner's quarry lake project near Duck River is defeated due to opposition from residents concerned about noise, disruption, and property damage.
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Gov. Bill Lee announced Friday that the Tennessee National Guard will be deployed indefinitely to Memphis starting early next week, but they will not have arrest powers or be armed unless otherwise requested by the local law enforcement agencies. https://t.co/lkmcvFERK0
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Governor Bill Lee announces deployment of Tennessee National Guard to Memphis to support local law enforcement. Duration and number of troops remain uncertain.
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Lawmakers are weighing calls to scale back standardized student testing requirements or utilize technology to streamline assessments. #tnpol #tnleg
https://t.co/KGEO2yNPpc
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Lawmakers discuss scaling back standardized testing requirements in Tennessee. Calls for streamlining assessments using technology gain momentum.
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