Nashville sues Tennessee over law giving state power on airport board
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Nashville sues Tennessee over law giving state power on airport board

Byharvestdempac

Published by The Tennessean, Reporter Evan Mealins – June 12, 2023 Metro Nashville on Monday sued Gov. Bill Lee and the speakers of both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly over a new law giving the state the power to appoint the majority of the city’s airport authority board. The lawsuit, the latest in Nashville’s…

Legislature constantly embroiled in litigation
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Legislature constantly embroiled in litigation

Byharvestdempac

Published by the Tennessee Lookout, Reporter Sam Stockard – June 7, 2023 Under Republican Gov. Bill Lee and supermajority GOP control, Tennessee is tied up in a wide range of legal battles, some on hot-button social questions and others that are reshaping the state’s relationship with local governments, mainly Metro Nashville. In his fifth year…