“We have to decide that violence stops here,” @dixie4tn.bsky.social speaks against Stephen Miller’s slate of hate. DC agendas shouldn’t dictate the state of Tennessee’s priorities.

In the past week gas has increased by .30¢. In the last month its increased by $1.09. Today House Democrats called for a gas tax holiday to be added to the budget. Instead of doubling Lee’s voucher program, the money for that scam can be used for at least 2 months of gas tax relief for Tennesseans

While House Dems are focused on lowering the $$ of groceries different ways- Republicans are proposing a bill to increase the tax to 7%- nearly double what it is now. The GOP continue to bend to the will of billionaires and corporations and Tennessee families are paying the price

We’ve been saying for years that Lee’s voucher scam is welfare for the wealthy- and now Republicans are saying the quiet part out loud. It was never about “choice” or helping families- it’s always been about subsidizing the rich on the taxpayers dime.

Let children learn. Today at 2pm, HB793 will be on the House floor. Our children and teachers should only be focused on learning at school- not keeping track of immigration statutes. Call your representative and ask them to vote no on HB793.

Let children learn. Today at 2pm, HB793 will be on the House floor. Our children and teachers should only be focused on learning at school- not keeping track of immigration statutes. Call your representative and ask them to vote no on HB793.

Let children learn. Today at 2pm, HB793 will be on the House floor. Our children and teachers should only be focused on learning at school- not keeping track of immigration statutes. Call your representative and ask them to vote no on HB793.

When Rep. Sam McKenzie asked how many students were already in private school before applying for Lee’s voucher scam, the answer was “don’t know, don’t care.” TN tax payers deserve to know how many wealthy families are sending their kids to private school on the tax payers dime

Chairman John Ray Clemmons committee remarks supporting HB179,A bill to protect the lives and rights of women who are victims of rape and incest.

This afternoon Rep. Hakeem presented HB179- a bill to decriminalize abortion in cases that jeopardize the life of the mother, rape, and incest. It failed along party lines.

“Pro-life” party unless you’re a woman in TN. TN women already face among the highest maternal mortality rates in the country, and now a bill has been filed to criminalize women who seek abortions. HB570 has the potential to charge these women with murder; a death penalty offense

What does it mean to have volunteer values? It's feeding our children, supporting our teachers, protecting our places of worship, and establishing policies that allow every Tennessee family to put roots down here.

More of the same from Gino Bulso. On the House Floor this morning he’s not addressing roads or schools or the cost of living. Instead he’s creating loopholes to violate the 14th amendment and disregard the marriage protections provided by Obergefell v Hodges.

Rep. Jesse Chism bringing a moment of humanity during debate on the cruelty & unnecessary nature of HB1711. This bill from Elaine Davis seeks to require hospitals & schools to ask EVERYONE to prove their status & to show their papers. Nothing more than a way to prey our most vulnerable communities.

Knox county doesn’t want HB1711 and they don’t want Elaine Davis either

And that’s just a Wednesday before noon for Tennessee Republicans. Nothing to help Tennessee families, just culture war and DC nonsense

This morning Republicans killed Rep. Sam McKenzie’s to provide transparency to tax payers about how their money is being spent in private schools. Here are his thoughts on why Republicans killed his bill along party lines-

Despite a recent poll showing that 84% of TN support required reporting about how education $$& is spent, the GOP just KILLED Rep. Sam McKenzie’s bill to provide transparency on Lee’s voucher scam. Once again Republicans are playing fast and loose with working families taxes- welfare for the wealthy

Republicans are playing fast and loose with the livelihoods of our families. The non-partisan Tax Foundation found that the tariff increases are the LARGEST tax increase on individuals in over 30 years. The Yale Budget Lab estimates that working families will lose $1,700 per household.

State of the State🤝 Groundhog Day 8 years…8 ‘state of the state’ addresses… same empty promises, same misplaced priorities, same lack of concern for TN families, same Bill Lee, same Republicans…

The GOP has had complete control of the state for the past 16 years. They’ve doubled the budget & the only ones to benefit have been CEOs in boardrooms across the US. Meanwhile TN families sit in dining rooms trying figure out how to make ends meet. We know the state of our state

TN Republicans have filed legislation to provide civil immunity to pesticide corporations, leaving our farmers w/o legal remedies in the event of a health diagnosis linked to chemicals found in the pesticide. HB809 was taken off notice today but we suspect it’s far from done

Tennesseans want state government focused on decreasing the cost of living and quality of life issues, but Tennessee Republicans are ignoring the affordability crisis facing families & the budget crisis Republicans have created & opting instead to embrace a discriminatory Stephen Miller D.C. agenda.

As opposed to GOP Stephen Miller-led DC agenda, House Dems continue to promote a TN First agenda of affordability & quality of life. Our leaders traveled the state, listened to learn, & continue to act on what the people of TN want & deserve - real leaders solving real problems

A county by county breakdown of the students that Bill Lee has left behind by not participating in the summer food program. Real students, real families, real Tennesseans- suffering at the callous inactions of Gov. Lee.

(it’s because of Trumps trade war)

Telling TN families that they can save money by not shopping while they're hungry is not a solution to rising grocery costs- but that's the reality of GOP leadership. While Republicans give away billions to out of state corporations, House Dems push to abolish the grocery tax- a real solution

Today we are pausing to remember and be thankful for every man and woman who has stepped up to serve our country. We want to especially acknowledge our caucus members who served: Rep. Antonio Parkinson, Leader Karen Camper, and Rep. Ronnie Glynn. Happy Veterans Day Tennessee!

The self-proclaimed party of “law and order” continues to harbor and pardon convicted criminals. Corruption from the top down.

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The price to feed Tennessee families in need just dropped considerably while the human toll of Gov. Bill Lee’s obstinate refusal to act continues to rise substack.com/@tnhousedems...

Today is the LAST day to register to vote for the CD7 special election on December 2nd.

132,899 Tennesseans will lose access to SNAP funding in Congressional District 9.

84,088 Tennesseans will those access to SNAP in Congressional District 8.

68,105 Tennesseans will lose access to SNAP funding in Congressional District 7.

76,705 Tennesseans will lose access to SNAP in Congressional District 6.

38,274 Tennesseans will lose access to SNAP funding in Congressional District 5.

71,781 Tennesseans will lose access to SNAP in Congressional District 4.

84,695 Tennesseans will lose access to SNAP in Congressional District 3.

68,319 Tennesseans will lose access to SNAP in Congressional District 2.

88,327 Tennesseans will lose access to SNAP in TN Congressional District 1 tonight.

Less than 48 hours until Gov. Lee allows Tennessee families to go hungry. We continue to call on the governor to convene a special session to feed our neighbors.

THREE days left until SNAP funding runs out. Meanwhile, Gov. Lee sits idly by as Tennessee families face empty pantries. Reminder- House Dems have called on the governor to call a special session to address this vital funding.

A majority of states have taken formal steps to protect vital SNAP benefits which are set to run out on Nov 1st due to the federal gov shutdown. Meanwhile, Gov. Lee currently has no plan to protect over 690,000 Tennesseans who rely on the program to help put food on their tables.

Gov. Lee has allowed another day to pass without helping Tennessee families. There are only FOUR more days until SNAP benefits run out. House Democrats are continuing to call on Gov. Lee to call a special session to address SNAP and other vital aid.

690,000 Tennesseans going hungry is unacceptable. Today our caucus asked Gov. Bill Lee to call a special session to address SNAP funding and other vital aid. Read the release on our Substack: open.substack.com/pub/tnhoused...

Today House Democrats are pausing to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions that Indigenous peoples have had and continue to have on our country.

If you live in CD7, get out and vote in today’s primary!

Republicans are causing OUR children to go to bed hungry.

Your Monday morning reminder that Tennessee farmers are suffering as a direct result of Trump and Republican recklessness and their disastrous tariffs.