Bill to bar giving guns to certain mental health patients stalls until 2026

Rep. Chandel Brooks, a Nashville Democrat, is wiping his eyes after a bill that would restrict gun ownership for certain mental health patients who passed a House committee. The bill was later notified in the Senate. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) Amid the question about that language, a bill was pushed in 2026 on Wednesday that […]

‘Economically reckless’ Small businesses slam bill to bar immigrant kids from school • Tennessee Lookout

More than 20 Chattanooga business owners have denounced the bill for demanding background checks for immigration for students in Tennessee public schools as “economically reckless.” The Tennessee Small Business Alliance represents restaurants, real estate companies, retailers and other local employers operating within the district represented by Senator Botson. Watson, a Republican, shares a common law […]

Downtown Flagstaff Shamrock Shuffle Bar Crawl

Get ready to shake Shamrock in downtown Flagstaff! We are celebrating St. Paddy’s Day at our favourite bars and restaurants! For a special Green Beer and St. Paddy themed drinks, join Downtown Flagstaff on Saturday, March 15th from 2pm to 7am! Check-in will be from 1:30pm to 3pm at Collins Irish Pub & Grill. You […]

GOP bill to bar immigrant kids without legal status from Tennessee public schools advances • Tennessee Lookout

The bill that would allow Tennessee public schools to eliminate children without legal immigration status cleared the House subcommittee on Tuesday as they gathered outside the hearing room chanting “stop hurting children” and “shaming.” The bill by Republican House Majority Leader William Lambers offers public K-12s and charter schools the option to refuse to register […]

Tennessee bill would bar immigrants without legal status from bringing lawsuits • Tennessee Lookout

Immigrants without permanent legal status will no longer have the right to pursue most cases in Tennessee courts under the bill introduced this month by Republican lawmakers. bill(SB791/HB1037) Rep. Johnny Garrett of Goodlettsville and Sen. Paul Bailey of Sparta prohibit immigrants from suing local governments for compensation for negligence or medical malpractice, pursuing product liability […]