NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s Republican-dominant Statehouse will continue to meet for a special legislative session as they address COVID-19 liability, telemedicine and penalties against protesters.
Gov. Bill Lee announced last week that he was convening a special legislative session to address a handful of bills lawmakers failed to advance earlier this year. Lawmakers did pass a sweeping anti-abortion bill before adjourning in mid-June, but that legislation is currently being blocked by a judge from being implemented as it’s being legally challenged.
Meanwhile, protesters have held demonstrations outside the Capitol for weeks demanding a meeting with Lee to discuss “racial justice” issues, but the Republican has declined.
