The Tennessee House Rules Committee is debating rules for session, which starts tomorrow. You might remember some controversy over rules from special session last year. Thread here will be on updates and proposals. @WKRN #TNLeg23

Went on to say something along the lines of, “We’re looking at other states that are already at where we’re headed.” @WKRN #TNLeg23

@WKRN Did say there would be safeguards to ensure that whoever will be operating these roads won’t be able to charge outrageous prices. Both commish and CFO talked about needing to figure out a range to maximize revenue and decrease traffic. @WKRN #TNLeg23

INBOX: House Majority Leader William Lamberth has filed a bill to require criminal defendants deemed incompetent to stand trial to be committed to an appropriate treatment facility. Move comes after death of Belmont student Jillian Ludwig. Full statement below. @WKRN #TNLeg23

Asked TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley how much these choice (toll, whatever you want to call them) lanes will cost. Said something along the lines of, “We’re still very early in the process, so there’s no estimate as to what there might be.” @WKRN #TNLeg23

NEW: Here’s your first look at some of the choice lane options. Looks like the top priority in middle TN is I-24 between Murfreesboro and Nashville. Will have more details soon. @WKRN #TNLeg23

Another big piece of news here at TDOT this morning: Part of this 10-year plan is set to widen I-24. Working to find out exactly which section of if it’s throughout Tennessee. @WKRN #TNLeg23

Total breakdown of money under TDOT’s 10-year plan. Region 1 is Knoxville and up, 2 is Chattanooga area, 3 is Nashville area and 4 is Memphis and west. The TMA (money that passed earlier this year) funding is spread at $750mil per region. @WKRN #TNLeg23

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Lots of debris and damage along Graycroft Ave in the Madison area. Power’s out along the whole road as well. @WKRN #TNLeg23

Just got out of a press conference with Gov. Bill Lee. Lots of good little tidbits, but I thought the most interesting was that he’s not planning to bring back his emergency relief protection order (red flag law) bill for regular session. @WKRN #TNLeg23

Whew, tonight’s Nashville sunset is something else. @WKRN #TNLeg23

NEW: Tennessee AG Jonathan Skrmetti has filed an appeal of the airport authority lawsuit ruling. About a month ago, a three-judge panel overturned the law that allowed the state to take over the majority of the appointing power. @WKRN #TNLeg23

CONFIRMED: In addition to the Nashville-Chattanooga-Atlanta passenger rail route getting grant approval, there is another: Rep. Steve Cohen’s office confirmed to me a grant for Nashville-Memphis has been approved. Still a long way to go but this is next step. @WKRN #TNLeg23

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NEW: Great find from @IsErinThere: A judge ruled that Covenant families are allowed to intervene in the case of the shooter's writings. This sends the case back to the Metro judge who will decide what, if any, of the writings are released. Full ruling below. @WKRN #TNLeg23

If you expected the conversation around federal education funding in Tennessee to go away soon, I wouldn't hold your breath. Both Speaker Cameron Sexton and Rep. Scott Cepicky tell me they expect it to continue meeting beyond just this week. More tonight on @WKRN. #TNLeg23

Caught up with Speaker Cameron Sexton today about a myriad of topics, including federal education funding. Asked him why not just infuse state education money with federal money, as opposed to replacing it entirely. First minute of his answer below. @WKRN #TNLeg23

Some good news in an otherwise wacky news week: TBI Director David Rausch just said in a budget hearing that sexual assault kit turnaround times have been cut to 18 weeks from 42 weeks. Still not where they want to be but a good start. @WKRN #TNLeg23

Think the discussion’s been going on for about 20-30min now. I stepped back in the room about 10 min ago after being outside for a while. @WKRN #TNLeg23

Rep. John Ragan lingering behind after the hearing around federal education funding to discuss (argue?) with some folks. @WKRN #TNLeg23

Rep. Johnson and Rep. John Holsclaw are pretty good friends, from what I'm to understand. Wouldn't surprise me if Holsclaw hung it up after this session, too. Johnson initially won election in 2004. @WKRN #TNLeg23

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Rep. Johnson and Rep. John Holsclaw are pretty good friends, from what I'm to understand. Wouldn't surprise me if Holsclaw hung it up after this session, too. Johnson initially won election in 2004. @WKRN #TNLeg23

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