TN Senate Dems
@tnsenatedems.bsky.social
Fighting to rebuild Tennessee’s middle class
February 12, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Senate Bill 587 passes the Senate! It’s pretty simple: Girls have to be in school and sometimes they need access to period products.
A House education committee will hear Sen. Raumesh Akbari’s bill next.
A House education committee will hear Sen. Raumesh Akbari’s bill next.
February 11, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Senate Bill 587 passes the Senate! It’s pretty simple: Girls have to be in school and sometimes they need access to period products.
A House education committee will hear Sen. Raumesh Akbari’s bill next.
A House education committee will hear Sen. Raumesh Akbari’s bill next.
LAMAR on DATA CENTERS: “We need to make sure they’re paying their fair share”
Sen. London Lamar discusses her legislation to protect utility customers from rate hikes caused by electricity-hungry data centers. www.fox13memphis.com/news/propose...
Sen. London Lamar discusses her legislation to protect utility customers from rate hikes caused by electricity-hungry data centers. www.fox13memphis.com/news/propose...
Proposed legislation in Tennessee requires data centers to pay for increased energy costs
With data centers popping up all over the country, Tennessee legislators said they're working to make sure residents aren't paying the cost.
www.fox13memphis.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:42 PM
LAMAR on DATA CENTERS: “We need to make sure they’re paying their fair share”
Sen. London Lamar discusses her legislation to protect utility customers from rate hikes caused by electricity-hungry data centers. www.fox13memphis.com/news/propose...
Sen. London Lamar discusses her legislation to protect utility customers from rate hikes caused by electricity-hungry data centers. www.fox13memphis.com/news/propose...
LEADER AKBARI: “WHAT ABOUT THE MIDDLE CLASS?”
Discussing Gov. Bill Lee’s final State of the State, Sen. Raumesh Akbari tells Inside Politics the priorities of Tennessee’s controlling party are upside down.
Watch the full interview: www.newschannel5.com/plus/inside-...
Discussing Gov. Bill Lee’s final State of the State, Sen. Raumesh Akbari tells Inside Politics the priorities of Tennessee’s controlling party are upside down.
Watch the full interview: www.newschannel5.com/plus/inside-...
Democratic Response to the State of the State Address by Sen. Raumesh Akbari
The Democratic Response of the State of the State focusing on the economy, the cost of living, education, farmers, tariffs, immigration and school vouchers being discussed.
www.newschannel5.com
February 7, 2026 at 4:09 PM
LEADER AKBARI: “WHAT ABOUT THE MIDDLE CLASS?”
Discussing Gov. Bill Lee’s final State of the State, Sen. Raumesh Akbari tells Inside Politics the priorities of Tennessee’s controlling party are upside down.
Watch the full interview: www.newschannel5.com/plus/inside-...
Discussing Gov. Bill Lee’s final State of the State, Sen. Raumesh Akbari tells Inside Politics the priorities of Tennessee’s controlling party are upside down.
Watch the full interview: www.newschannel5.com/plus/inside-...
HISTORIC WIN: Congratulations Chattanooga United Auto Workers on your tentative agreement!
Looks like a big loss!! 😂
Looks like a big loss!! 😂
February 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM
HISTORIC WIN: Congratulations Chattanooga United Auto Workers on your tentative agreement!
Looks like a big loss!! 😂
Looks like a big loss!! 😂
Donald Trump’s chaotic trade war is crushing Tennessee crop farmers and the state’s top industry. They lost $192 million of income last year alone.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Donald Trump’s chaotic trade war is crushing Tennessee crop farmers and the state’s top industry. They lost $192 million of income last year alone.
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It’s the highest number of worker layoffs in January since 2021—the last year there’s public data available.
Last year, mass layoffs reported to the state Labor Department totaled 8,856, marking a five-year high, according to The Tennessean.
Last year, mass layoffs reported to the state Labor Department totaled 8,856, marking a five-year high, according to The Tennessean.
February 5, 2026 at 5:49 PM
It’s the highest number of worker layoffs in January since 2021—the last year there’s public data available.
Last year, mass layoffs reported to the state Labor Department totaled 8,856, marking a five-year high, according to The Tennessean.
Last year, mass layoffs reported to the state Labor Department totaled 8,856, marking a five-year high, according to The Tennessean.
January layoffs spike 61% in TN while Republican lawmakers sleep walk through the state’s affordability crisis 💸
Nearly 1,200 workers across Tennessee received layoff notices in January, a 61% increase over last January, according to state data.
Nearly 1,200 workers across Tennessee received layoff notices in January, a 61% increase over last January, according to state data.
February 5, 2026 at 5:49 PM
January layoffs spike 61% in TN while Republican lawmakers sleep walk through the state’s affordability crisis 💸
Nearly 1,200 workers across Tennessee received layoff notices in January, a 61% increase over last January, according to state data.
Nearly 1,200 workers across Tennessee received layoff notices in January, a 61% increase over last January, according to state data.
Tennessee? We’re 47th in student funding and Republicans want 40% of new education money going to private school subsidies for wealthy families.
Mississippi is investing in teachers. Tennessee is investing in taxpayer-funded handouts for the rich.
Mississippi is investing in teachers. Tennessee is investing in taxpayer-funded handouts for the rich.
February 4, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Tennessee? We’re 47th in student funding and Republicans want 40% of new education money going to private school subsidies for wealthy families.
Mississippi is investing in teachers. Tennessee is investing in taxpayer-funded handouts for the rich.
Mississippi is investing in teachers. Tennessee is investing in taxpayer-funded handouts for the rich.
You know things are bad when Mississippi is showing more commitment to K-12 students than Tennessee.
Mississippi senators just blocked a voucher scheme to focus on teacher pay raises.
Mississippi senators just blocked a voucher scheme to focus on teacher pay raises.
February 4, 2026 at 4:18 PM
You know things are bad when Mississippi is showing more commitment to K-12 students than Tennessee.
Mississippi senators just blocked a voucher scheme to focus on teacher pay raises.
Mississippi senators just blocked a voucher scheme to focus on teacher pay raises.
Gov. Bill Lee didn’t even acknowledge the affordability crisis crushing Tennessee families in his State of the State — and 6 facts about his budget proposal: open.substack.com/pub/tnsenate...
February 3, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Gov. Bill Lee didn’t even acknowledge the affordability crisis crushing Tennessee families in his State of the State — and 6 facts about his budget proposal: open.substack.com/pub/tnsenate...
Unchecked Republican Party control has given Tennessee record traffic congestion and $58 billion worth of unfunded highway projects.
Impressive work, TNGOP!
Impressive work, TNGOP!
January 23, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Unchecked Republican Party control has given Tennessee record traffic congestion and $58 billion worth of unfunded highway projects.
Impressive work, TNGOP!
Impressive work, TNGOP!
Tennessee Republicans: Force women to give birth, but do nothing while maternity wards close
www.wvlt.tv/2026/01/22/s...
www.wvlt.tv/2026/01/22/s...
Sweetwater Hospital to close labor and delivery services
SHA named challenges with specialty provider coverage and financial constraints as reasons for the closure.
www.wvlt.tv
January 23, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Tennessee Republicans: Force women to give birth, but do nothing while maternity wards close
www.wvlt.tv/2026/01/22/s...
www.wvlt.tv/2026/01/22/s...
Tennessee Republicans are desperate to distract voters from their disastrous economic record and the affordability crisis that’s crushing families.
So today, they did what they do in every election year—blame immigrants. It’s wrong, cruel, lazy and predictable.
Tennessee families deserve better.
So today, they did what they do in every election year—blame immigrants. It’s wrong, cruel, lazy and predictable.
Tennessee families deserve better.
January 15, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Tennessee Republicans are desperate to distract voters from their disastrous economic record and the affordability crisis that’s crushing families.
So today, they did what they do in every election year—blame immigrants. It’s wrong, cruel, lazy and predictable.
Tennessee families deserve better.
So today, they did what they do in every election year—blame immigrants. It’s wrong, cruel, lazy and predictable.
Tennessee families deserve better.
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Literally this week: “Grocery prices biggest spike since 2022” www.axios.com/2026/01/13/i...
January 15, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Literally this week: “Grocery prices biggest spike since 2022” www.axios.com/2026/01/13/i...
UNSERIOUS: Sen. Jeff Yarbro says Republican Party priorities are a big problem.
“Almost every family is having a harder time stretching their paycheck to cover housing, food and everything else… and the supermajority spent their first day of session talking about drag shows.”
“Almost every family is having a harder time stretching their paycheck to cover housing, food and everything else… and the supermajority spent their first day of session talking about drag shows.”
January 14, 2026 at 2:53 PM
UNSERIOUS: Sen. Jeff Yarbro says Republican Party priorities are a big problem.
“Almost every family is having a harder time stretching their paycheck to cover housing, food and everything else… and the supermajority spent their first day of session talking about drag shows.”
“Almost every family is having a harder time stretching their paycheck to cover housing, food and everything else… and the supermajority spent their first day of session talking about drag shows.”
Senate Democrats are back in session. This year, we’re focused on fixing the affordability crisis that’s stressing families in housing, healthcare, groceries & energy.
Meanwhile Republicans want to pay for more mass deportations and private school vouchers for wealthy families.
Meanwhile Republicans want to pay for more mass deportations and private school vouchers for wealthy families.
January 13, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Senate Democrats are back in session. This year, we’re focused on fixing the affordability crisis that’s stressing families in housing, healthcare, groceries & energy.
Meanwhile Republicans want to pay for more mass deportations and private school vouchers for wealthy families.
Meanwhile Republicans want to pay for more mass deportations and private school vouchers for wealthy families.
Great job, TN GOP
January 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Great job, TN GOP
The tour kicks off just as lawmakers return to the Tennessee General Assembly for another legislative session. We are calling on the state legislature to focus on kitchen table issues that keep families up at night.
Learn more >> open.substack.com/pub/tnsenate...
Learn more >> open.substack.com/pub/tnsenate...
State senators launch ‘Tennessee Affordability Tour’ to put working families first
Public invited to join tour stops, engage with community partners focused on lower costs, economic opportunity
open.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:06 PM
The tour kicks off just as lawmakers return to the Tennessee General Assembly for another legislative session. We are calling on the state legislature to focus on kitchen table issues that keep families up at night.
Learn more >> open.substack.com/pub/tnsenate...
Learn more >> open.substack.com/pub/tnsenate...
Senate Democrats are launching the Tennessee Affordability Tour, an initiative focused on elevating the real issues impacting working families — from housing and healthcare to grocery bills and child care.
1/22 Nashville
1/23 Chattanooga
1/24 Knoxville
2/21 Memphis
RSVP >> www.tnsenatedems.com
1/22 Nashville
1/23 Chattanooga
1/24 Knoxville
2/21 Memphis
RSVP >> www.tnsenatedems.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Senate Democrats are launching the Tennessee Affordability Tour, an initiative focused on elevating the real issues impacting working families — from housing and healthcare to grocery bills and child care.
1/22 Nashville
1/23 Chattanooga
1/24 Knoxville
2/21 Memphis
RSVP >> www.tnsenatedems.com
1/22 Nashville
1/23 Chattanooga
1/24 Knoxville
2/21 Memphis
RSVP >> www.tnsenatedems.com
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Republicans are worried about library books, meanwhile MEMPHIS-based xAI’s Grok is pumping this stuff out and y’all don’t care? @GovBillLee @SenBrentTaylor @MarshaBlackburn @CSexton25 @MemphisChamber @mayorpaulyoung 🤷🏼
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
January 8, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Republicans are worried about library books, meanwhile MEMPHIS-based xAI’s Grok is pumping this stuff out and y’all don’t care? @GovBillLee @SenBrentTaylor @MarshaBlackburn @CSexton25 @MemphisChamber @mayorpaulyoung 🤷🏼
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Exhibit 1 million showing that the controlling Republican Party is not “pro-life.”
Tennessee’s infant mortality rate has dipped since 2019 but remains significantly and persistently higher than the national average, a new report published by the state’s health department found. @anitawadhwani.bsky.social reports.
Infant mortality in Tennessee remains persistently higher than national average • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee’s infant mortality rate has dipped since 2019 but remains significantly and persistently higher than the national average.
tennesseelookout.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Exhibit 1 million showing that the controlling Republican Party is not “pro-life.”
Today’s TN Republican Party:
—Reject food assistance for working class families
—Subsidize private school for rich families tennesseelookout.com/2026/01/06/g...
—Reject food assistance for working class families
—Subsidize private school for rich families tennesseelookout.com/2026/01/06/g...
January 6, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Today’s TN Republican Party:
—Reject food assistance for working class families
—Subsidize private school for rich families tennesseelookout.com/2026/01/06/g...
—Reject food assistance for working class families
—Subsidize private school for rich families tennesseelookout.com/2026/01/06/g...
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Crazy — @mrglobaltoo.bsky.social pointed out oil companies won’t jump at the chance to spend $100 BILLION to rebuild Venezuela’s oil infrastructure.
Trump’s solution? WE PAY FOR IT FOR THEM. 🤔
The corruption is endless.
They are looting the treasury.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
Trump’s solution? WE PAY FOR IT FOR THEM. 🤔
The corruption is endless.
They are looting the treasury.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
January 6, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Crazy — @mrglobaltoo.bsky.social pointed out oil companies won’t jump at the chance to spend $100 BILLION to rebuild Venezuela’s oil infrastructure.
Trump’s solution? WE PAY FOR IT FOR THEM. 🤔
The corruption is endless.
They are looting the treasury.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
Trump’s solution? WE PAY FOR IT FOR THEM. 🤔
The corruption is endless.
They are looting the treasury.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...