Grand Divisions Podcast

@Tennessean political reporters @joelebert29 and @natalie_allison host this Tennessee politics and policy podcast. On iTunes:

[Natalie Allison @natalie_allison]

Budget negotiations between House and Senate haven't been great. Speaker @CSexton25 says the temporary plan #tnleg passed in mid-March is now "looking better every day" as a solution.

That plans leaves in more spending, including teacher/state raises. https://t.co/Kek3FWimfB

[Natalie Allison @natalie_allison]

I couldn’t convince any other reporters to come to this 25-second Senate floor session with me, but I have borne witness.

@yarbro & @lundbergjon were the only senators here. The last time the #tnleg Senate gaveled in and out like this with no quorum was a decade ago, June 2010.

[Natalie Allison @natalie_allison]

Tennessee House GOP is trying to make what protesters did this weekend outside the Capitol — set up tents and draw chalk graffiti — a felony crime. https://t.co/th2lz64i7s

[Joel Ebert @joelebert29]

I’m on furlough but here’s a story I wrote with ⁦@natalie_allison⁩ before I entered the land of radio silence: Tennessee Black legislators 'sick' of longstanding racial insensitivity https://t.co/NiXDCChbIq

[Joel Ebert @joelebert29]

How the coronavirus is upending political campaigns in Tennessee ahead of the August primary https://t.co/FB0RASY0aa via @tennessean

[Natalie Allison @natalie_allison]

Among the first large office buildings in Nashville to bring employees back to work: the Tennessee legislature, where staffers are returning Monday. #tnleg https://t.co/UMskKuYE2B

[Natalie Allison @natalie_allison]

We don’t have an episode of Grand Divisions for you today, but I do have this photo of @joelebert29 reminding @LtGovMcNally of how they all thought it was fashion-forward to wear plaid blazers in the 80s

[Kelly Baker @BakerKellyTN]

True to form, today's @granddivisions3 's podcast was informative on state politics, the impact of COVID-19 on the legislature, & elected officials' responses to the pandemic.

[Grand Divisions Podcast @granddivisions3]

@KBakerHefley Thanks for listening, Kelly.

[Grand Divisions Podcast @granddivisions3]

@flacknally Shoulda come on all those times we invited you.

[Joel Ebert @joelebert29]

It's been a while since @natalie_allison & I last sat down to record an episode of @granddivisions3. Earlier today, we did just that. But the future remains uncertain on when we might be coming out with new episodes. Thanks for understanding. Listen here: https://t.co/5FbKxfC6ee

[Adam Kleinheider @flacknally]

Damn the virus and damn the man. A great @granddivisions3 episode as always. Looking forward to the next one — whenever it might be.

[Grand Divisions Podcast @granddivisions3]

@robeugenemoore Thank you for listening!

[Natalie Allison @natalie_allison]

"Trust us," Tennessee House Republicans say this week, while #tnleg works behind closed doors in an effort to pass an emergency budget and other bills. They plan to recess until at least June. story w/ @joelebert29 https://t.co/41GMrBJwW1

[Joel Ebert @joelebert29]

You can read about that, plus all the stuff that's been happening outside the public eye in recent days https://t.co/EW1FCaglK4

[Joel Ebert @joelebert29]

Earlier today, @tnhousegop closed their caucus meeting. @WilliamLamberth told reporters no decisions were made. But a few Republican lawmakers have told @natalie_allison and I otherwise. The decision: @GovBillLee was adamant about moving forward with his school vouchers bill

[Natalie Allison @natalie_allison]

The Tennessee General Assembly is setting (in pencil) a June 1 return date after they pass a budget this week. While the Capitol and #tnleg building remain closed to the public, we'll have updates here all day. https://t.co/mQxP9TJMTV

[Grand Divisions Podcast @granddivisions3]

Hey loyal @granddivisions3 listeners, tomorrow we will not have a new episode. A lot has happened in recent days, including limiting access to @Tennessean building & working long hours. Hopefully we can return for a new episode next week. Thanks for your patience & understanding

[Natalie Allison @natalie_allison]

After pushback from lobbyists in Tennessee, @GovBillLee's office has announced legislative liaisons (effectively the state's lobbyists for administration bills) will not be in the allowed in the building while it's closed to the public. #tnleg https://t.co/0O8upOb8HD

[Joel Ebert @joelebert29]

Tennessee Capitol, legislative office building close to public amid coronavirus concerns https://t.co/ZrX8Ps4ZKf via @Tennessean