Andy Sher

Nashville

Senior Statehouse Reporter at State Affairs

Statehouse, political reporter with State Affairs Tennessee (Tennessee Journal). Email: [email protected]

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Ann Lee, the mother of Gov. Bill Lee, dies at 91

2 months ago | pro.stateaffairs.com | Andy Sher
GOP bill seeks to challenge Supreme Court ruling on public education for all

2 months ago | pro.stateaffairs.com | Andy Sher
Fasten seatbelts: Bill would rename Nashville airport after Trump

2 months ago | pro.stateaffairs.com | Andy Sher
Biden awards Medal of Honor to Civil War train raiders

Jul 3, 2024 | stateaffairs.com | Andy Sher

President Joe Biden is honoring two Civil War privates, whose remains lie in Chattanooga’s National Cemetery, with the Medal of Honor on Wednesday for conspicuous “gallantry and intrepidity” for their role in the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862. Philip G. Shadrach and George D.
Memphis lawmaker accuses Rep. Justin Jones of charging $20 for photo

Feb 6, 2024 | wreg.com | Chris O'Brien |Andy Sher

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A rift between House Democratic Caucus members grew after Rep. Torrey Harris (D-Memphis) claimed Rep. Justin Jones (D-Nashville) tried to charge visitors for pictures at the end of January. “There were some students who came to advocate for funding for their school, and they were really wanting to take a photo with Representative Jones,” Harris said.
TN House staffer suspended after verbal confrontation with Rep. Justin Jones

Feb 6, 2024 | wkrn.com | Chris O'Brien |Andy Sher

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A rift between House Democratic Caucus members grew after Rep. Torrey Harris (D-Memphis) claimed Rep. Justin Jones (D-Nashville) tried to charge visitors for pictures at the end of January. “There were some students who came to advocate for funding for their school, and they were really wanting to take a photo with Representative Jones,” Harris said.
PTSD bill named after Tenn. FF becomes law on New Year's Day

Dec 29, 2023 | firerescue1.com | Andy Sher

By Andy SherChattanooga Times Free PressNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee firefighters working at smaller departments could become eligible for workers’ compensation for job-related post-traumatic stress disorder under a new law, named for a late Cleveland firefighter, that takes effect New Year’s Day. While most of the hundreds of measures passed annually by the General Assembly take effect immediately or on July 1, the “James ‘Dustin’ Samples Act” is among 23 measures becoming law Jan. 1.
PTSD bill named after late Cleveland firefighter among bills becoming Tennessee law New Year’s Day

Dec 28, 2023 | timesfreepress.com | Andy Sher

Advertisement Advertisement PTSD bill named after late Cleveland firefighter among bills becoming Tennessee law New Year’s Day Today at 4:55 p.m. Jennifer Samples, a Cleveland, Tenn., police officer, smiles at Lt. Gov. Randy McNally in 2022 as she and Cleveland city firefighters, colleagues from around the state and state legislators gather at the Tennessee Capitol to advocate for the James "Dustin" Samples Act.
Political notebook: U.S. Rep. Burchett questions whether some colleagues were sexually compromised and then blackmailed on votes

Dec 25, 2023 | timesfreepress.com | Andy Sher

Advertisement Advertisement Political notebook: U.S. Rep. Burchett questions whether some colleagues were sexually compromised and then blackmailed on votes Today at 12:00 p.m. U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Knoxville, speaks with reporters outside a House Republican closed-door caucus on Capitol Hill on Oct. 11 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) NASHVILLE — U.S. Rep.
Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti files suit against investment giant

Dec 20, 2023 | timesfreepress.com | Andy Sher

Advertisement Advertisement Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti files suit against investment giant Today at 3:42 p.m. Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti speaks during a news conference Oct. 24 in Nashville. Skrmetti announced this week he has filed a lawsuit against the investment firm BlackRock.

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Well, well, welly, well, TNleg’s one-time “Stunt Baby from Germantown” is back and gunning for fun

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“It’s time to party,” says former TN state senator who pleaded guilty to campaign finance fraud and went to prison before getting pardoned by President Donald Trump. https://t.co/mUBipoeVJo