TN Politics
National news with a local lens, WKNO News Director Christopher Blank and political analyst Otis Sanford discuss the week’s latest headlines.
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As a city slips on a blanket of ice, another ICE problem has some local leaders slipping up.
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As a major winter storm approaches, MLGW hopes for less ice, as State Sen. Brent Taylor calls for more.
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Some proposals, like getting rid of the state's grocery tax, have bipartisan support. Others are popular with MAGA.
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As Republican officials defend the controversial killing of a Minnesota mom, ICE's pretextual traffic stops in Memphis should worry local leaders if it happens here.
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If 2025 was the year of the Memphis Safe Task Force, 2026 will have numerous candidates debating ongoing issues related to that and education.
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If not the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, then who?
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TN Politics: The Task Force takes a bite out of crime, but officials not keen on answering questionsPam Bondi visited Memphis on Monday. Local media had questions, but she had a flight to catch.
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A judge questions the National Guard's legality and a new law cuts terms for some school board members in half.
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While a new criminal justice complex is not a "top priority" for candidates, crime is still likely top of mind for voters, says Otis Sanford.
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Gov. Bill Lee initially says state won't intervene as poor Tennesseans begin first month without food assistance.