Stockard on the Campaign Trail: Registry stuck in public records dilemma
Tennessee’s campaign finance office is currently navigating a conflict between the state’s public records law and confidentiality issues related to the state board that oversees legal ethics, which has caught many off guard. The Commission of Professional Responsibility is authorized under state law to keep certain information confidential. Yet, the actions of the Election Finance […]
Stockard Campaigns: Tennessee officials begin to push private prison management
Tim Reeper, the father of the man who was fatally stabbed at Trousdale Turner prison in Correction, recently spoke before the Legislative Committee. Despite instances of riots and multiple charges, public sentiment has intensified towards removing the private prison operator from the Hertsville Correctional Center. Republican Representative Michael Hale from Smithville expressed growing concern on […]
Stockard on the Stump: ICE agents beef up deportations from Metro jail
US immigration and customs enforcement was filmed during a dragnet in South Nashville in May. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) A US immigration and customs enforcement agent attacked people a month ago when he dragged in a South Nashville neighborhood and detained nearly 200 people. But it’s not the only place where federal agents are picking […]
Stockard on the Stump: Tennessee tax refund boosts private prison operator
Based in Brentwood, Tennessee, Corecivic is one of the state’s largest donors to state lawmakers and has recorded a recent tax refund from Tennessee. (Photo: John Partipilo) Tennessee’s private prison operator lost nearly $45 million in state payments over three years for failing to meet contractual requirements, but he fell a great wind as part […]
Stockard on the Stump: Republicans declare “freedom” in gender care court ruling
From left, Tennessee Sen. Jack Johnson, House Majority Leader William Lambers and Attorney General Jonathan Skulmetti were attorney generals at a press conference Wednesday, celebrating the U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold gender bans in favor of care for minors. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) Tennessee Republican leaders won the victory lap Wednesday for a U.S. […]
