Committee backs resolution supporting Nashville 'Choose How You Move' initiative, clearing path for federal grant eligibility SJR0657, a resolution to allow Nashville to pursue dedicated bus lanes and federal grants under the 'Choose How You Move' initiative, passed the committee 16–1 after brief discussion honoring local voter approval in 2024.

Nashville is one step closer to dedicated bus lanes and federal funding after the committee overwhelmingly backed the 'Choose How You Move' initiative, reflecting the will of 66% of voters!

Get the details

#TN #SustainableMobility #CitizenPortal #LocalVoterSupport #PublicTransit

Burlington voters approved ban on guns in bars; S.131 would let the city enforce a firearms prohibition on licensed premises with exceptions Legislative counsel told the committee that S.131 would expressly allow Burlington to ban knowing possession of firearms on premises licensed to serve alcohol, list enumerated exceptions (law enforcement, on-duty military, certain license-holders) and create civil and criminal penalties; council leaders urged respect for overwhelming local voter support.

Burlington's bold move to ban guns in bars is sparking intense debate—could this be the pivotal shift in local gun laws?

Click to read more!

#VT #LocalVoterSupport #GunControl #BurlingtonPublicSafety #CitizenPortal #CivicAccountability