S4E9: Bad Bills, SCDP Kickoff

S04 E09 The Loyal Opposition: Bad Bills, Housing Costs, and a Big Democratic Candidate Kickoff in Sumner County Len Assante and Michele Harbin open with Tennessee political news, criticizing Rep. Johnny Garrett for using his state House campaign account to mail constituent flyers while running for Congress, and flagging multiple bills: SB1585 reducing voucher accountability, SB2445 ending teacher “collaborative conferencing,” and SB1741 (“Charlie Kirk” free speech bill) restricting campus protest activity. Michelle gives a real estate and legislative update, including a proposed landlord registry for large REITs, impact-fee debates, proposed rental-property registration with the Secretary of State, a bill limiting landlords from restricting tenants’ firearm rights, and a proposed guns/ammunition sales-tax holiday. Len notes the resignation of counterterrorism director Joe Kent over Iran policy. Megan Lange joins to discuss a record number of Sumner County Democrats running, a “Pints for Progress”/campaign kickoff at Tailgate in Hendersonville, party staffing improvements, upcoming events, and fundraising for candidate support tools. SUBSCRIBE!! Don’t miss an episode of The Loyal Opposition. We can be found on all the streaming and podcast platforms or on our website. To learn more or to support the Sumner County Democratic Party, please visit their website: [email protected] Mobilize: https://www.mobilize.us/ Visit our website: www.theloyalopposition.online A one-stop-shop for navigating the current political environment. You will find: - Easy link to email your Representatives, - Upcoming take action events, - A list of Sumner County organizations doing great things, - Links mentioned in the show, and to our supporters and advertisers. We make it easy to write your representative or get involved. You can also stream our show. https://www.theloyalopposition.online/ Please support our advertisers and sponsors: Law Office of Amanda J. Gentry AmandaJGentry.com Artemis CPA https://artemis.cpa/