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EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 59 MIN

HB1971 is a Direct Attack on Citizen Rights

from The Tennessee Informer · host Dave Vance

Tonight on The Tennessee Informer, we examine Tennessee House Bill 1971—a bill that has now passed and is raising serious concerns about the erosion of citizen rights and the expansion of government authority. Joined by John Harris, we break down what HB1971 does, how it passed through a majority Republican legislature, and why many believe it represents a significant step in the wrong direction. This episode takes a direct look at: The language and intent of HB1971 How the bill affects citizens’ ability to respond to government actions Why it passed despite concerns What this means moving forward for Tennesseans This is not just another policy discussion—this is about accountability, representation, and the direction of governance in Tennessee.

Tonight on The Tennessee Informer, we examine Tennessee House Bill 1971—a bill that has now passed and is raising serious concerns about the erosion of citizen rights and the expansion of government authority. Joined by John Harris, we break down what HB1971 does, how it passed through a majority Republican legislature, and why many believe it represents a significant step in the wrong direction. This episode takes a direct look at: The language and intent of HB1971 How the bill affects citizens’ ability to respond to government actions Why it passed despite concerns What this means moving forward for Tennesseans This is not just another policy discussion—this is about accountability, representation, and the direction of governance in Tennessee.

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