Tennessee Legislators Clash Over Major Bills as Senate Passes $2 Billion Tax Cut
Amid legislative disagreements, protests over immigration legislation and a lawsuit against Apple unfold in Tennessee.
- Tennessee Senate and House Republicans clash over key legislation, including a $1.9 billion franchise tax restructure and a statewide universal school choice proposal.
- Senate suggests hardball tactics with the House over changes to the Tennessee State University board, threatening its termination.
- Senate passes nearly $2 billion business tax cut and refund to avoid potential lawsuit, despite criticism and calls for more transparency.
- Immigration issues spark protests at the Tennessee Capitol, with opposing groups rallying over proposed legislation affecting immigrant families.
- Tennessee joins federal government and other states in suing Apple for alleged monopolization of the smartphone market.