Chris Bundgaard
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Cheyenne, WY, United States
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Lt. Gov. McNally may quit lacrosse, but not his current job anytime soon
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee’s lieutenant governor says he would like to run a “couple of more times.” Randy McNally is all but assured of being re-elected to the position by his fellow state senators next month as Republicans hold a commanding supermajority in the chamber. McNally has been in Tennessee’s legislature since 1979 and […] → Read More
Downtown Nashville Christmas bombing affects Tennessee’s Capitol Hill
The deliberate Christmas morning blast in downtown Nashville impacted parts of Tennessee’s Capitol Hill forcing several buildings to close Monday. → Read More
A call for civility from new Tennessee House Democratic caucus chair
A new Democratic leader hopes for civility as state lawmakers begin a new session in less than a month. → Read More
Will K-12 ‘learning loss’ in Tennessee lead to special legislative session?
There's word on Tennessee's Capitol Hill that a special session on education might be considered because of the "learning loss" students are experiencing. → Read More
TWRA: Body of missing fisherman recovered near Fort Loudoun Dam
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency confirmed Saturday evening the body of a missing fisherman near Fort Loudoun Dam has been recovered. → Read More
Tens of thousands of Tennesseans hope for holiday stimulus package
Tens of thousands of Tennesseans hope some help comes soon from Washington after they have been furloughed, laid off or let go because of the COVID-19 business shutdowns. → Read More
Jobless in Tennessee during the holidays: ‘like a punch in the stomach’
As the state's unemployment numbers dipped again this week, nearly three times as many Tennesseans remain jobless compared to when the pandemic began. Many of those out of work ask if there is any more help for them as they head into the Christmas season. → Read More
Tennessee lawmakers want their say about a future governor’s emergency powers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — State lawmakers sparred once again today about a governor’s emergency powers as they try to put together bills that would give them more say on the issue. At times Tuesday, pent up frustration with the pandemic played into the debate during an ad hoc committee looking into those emergency powers. Nashville […] → Read More
Another medical cannabis bill to be filed in Tennesee legislature
A conservative state lawmaker says "COVID has increased the need for medical cannabis" in Tennessee. → Read More
The auto industry in Tennessee highlights Senator Alexander’s long political career
Lamar Alexander recently reflected on the changes he has seen during a 40-year plus political career in Tennessee that was highlighted by the role he played with bringing high paying auto jobs to the state. → Read More
‘Bed bugs’ creep into part of Tennessee’s legislative office building
Bed bugs forced several floors of the Tennessee legislative offices to be evacuated Thursday. → Read More
Tennessee lawmaker wears two masks as a COVID-19 precaution
There remains a great divide in this country on how people look at COVID-19 and that includes Tennessee's Capitol Hill. → Read More
State not going to alternative care sites yet as COVID-19 cases surge
As COVID-19 numbers spike again, there are lingering questions about Tennessee's hospital capacity. → Read More
TN Senate candidates have vastly different views of their campaigns
The two major U.S. Senate candidates both focused on Middle Tennessee the past two days with widely different views of their campaigns. → Read More
Daylight saving time debate lingers in Congress
The daylight saving debate comes up every year at this time when you turn back clocks, but should the time change be permanent? → Read More
Early voting in Tennessee ends Thursday
Thursday marks the last day in Tennessee to vote early in person for the Nov. 3 presidential election. → Read More
TN Republican, Democratic party chairs react to President Trump in Nashville, debate
Both party chairs complemented Belmont University for putting on a safe, secure debate in the middle of a pandemic. → Read More
Presidential debate shows divide between TN’s U.S. candidates
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nashville’s presidential debate shows the vast difference between the main candidates in Tennessee’s U.S. Senate race. Words like “bias” and “rant” were in the candidates’ description of the controversial prior presidential debate. This comes as Republican candidate Bill Hagerty will be at the debate. His opponent, Democrat Marquita Bradshaw, will not. […] → Read More
Presidential debate shows a divide between Tennessee’s U.S. candidates
Nashville's presidential debate shows the vast difference between the main candidates in Tennessee's U.S. Senate race. → Read More
High-dollar Trump fundraiser set for Middle Tennessee on debate day
Potential presidential donors received the invite in the past few days. → Read More