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04/10/2026

I am proud of the accomplishments of NASA and our astronauts, from the first man in space and the moon landing in 1969 which I watched on a black and white TV and heard Neil Armstrong say “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

With technological advances and a rededication to space exploration, we have new levels of accomplishment.

Join me in praying for a successful return to earth for Wiseman, Glover, Koch and Hansen.

04/02/2026

U.S. employers cut over 60,000 jobs in March as advances in artificial intelligence were felt across multiple sectors, according to figures released Thursday by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Yet, people relying on AI are also loosing their jobs due to the misinformation AI gives.

04/02/2026

Domestic Violence Registry - A Tennessee law that went into effect Jan. 1 is the nation's first registry to track repeat domestic violence offenders. Under Savanna's Law, a "persistent domestic violence offender” — defined as someone with more than one domestic violence offense — is required to register in a public database maintained by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

03/30/2026

Changes at the Shelby County Youth Justice and Education Center have been made to improve conditions for juveniles in custody. Reforms include replacing traditional prison-style uniforms with khaki clothing to promote a more normalized environment, providing full-size hygiene items such as toothbrushes, deodorant and soap, adjustments to facility policies which are intended to reduce contraband risks while addressing morale, behavioral outcomes and mental health considerations.

03/18/2026

A Better Childhood, a nonprofit watchdog organization, representing Tennessee foster children, filed a new motion in their U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee lawsuit, for an emergency preliminary injunction against the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services urging the court to end alleged “inhumane conditions” in transitional housing.

The new motion outlines “inhumane and unconstitutional conditions,” including physical abuse, overcrowding, lack of showers and medical care based on a December 2025 state audit of DCS.

The motion seeks to correct these conditions for youths living in transitional housing and seeks ongoing monitoring of the facilities.

CONGRATULATIONS, JENNIFER COATS COVELLIS of Karnes Legal Services!
03/16/2026

CONGRATULATIONS, JENNIFER COATS COVELLIS of Karnes Legal Services!

03/16/2026

AI LAWSUIT: A lawsuit believed to be among the first to accuse a major AI developer of engaging in the unauthorized practice of law through a consumer-facing chatbot has commenced.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI has been accused of practicing law without a U.S. license, helping a former disability claimant breach a settlement, and meritless filings in federal court.
Reuters reports that Nippon Life Insurance Company of America alleges that OpenAI wrongfully provided legal assistance to a woman who sought to reopen a lawsuit that had already been settled and dismissed.
Nippon claims OpenAI encouraged the employee of a logistics company insured by Nippon, to continue pursuing the already-settled disability case and it spent significant time and resources responding to filings generated with the help of ChatGPT.

03/13/2026

This week legislative committees will consider several bills regarding children and youth.

A bill being revived from last year is HB0793/SB0836, which would require public schools to report the number of undocumented students (immigrant children who cannot prove legal status) enrolled.

03/10/2026

This week legislative committees will consider several bills regarding children and youth.

HB1165/SB0045 is being revived from last year and according to ABC24, aims to increase penalties for adults who recruit or coerce minors into committing crimes.

Lawmakers and community leaders report adults are guilty of doing this across the state.

03/08/2026

Several bills regarding children and youth are scheduled to be considered by legislative committees next week.

SB1868/HB2526 would allow the Department of Children’s Services to place some foster children who have threatened or exhibited violent behavior in jail-like facilities that usually are reserved for children who have committed crimes.

New Law Allows Dogs to Comfort Courtroom WitnessesA new Tennessee law allows facility dogs to assist victims and witness...
02/14/2026

New Law Allows Dogs to Comfort Courtroom Witnesses

A new Tennessee law allows facility dogs to assist victims and witnesses testifying in court with a judge’s approval.

The trained dogs provide comfort to witnesses, including children, and offer an added sense of security for those discussing sensitive topics in often high-stress situations, such as jury trials.

To use a facility dog in a case, a motion must first be filed with the court. The judge then will decide whether the circumstances warrant allowing the dog.

02/14/2026

KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT...Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leadership to pass the Kids Online Safety Act.

The Senate version of the legislation includes a duty-of-care requirement and preserves states’ authority to enforce and strengthen protections for minors.

This is an effort to prevent Congress from tying the hands of state lawmakers and law enforcement who are actively working to protect children from addictive and harmful online design features.

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