Opposition to changes in Sunshine Law; Knoxville City Council issues; sexual assault crisis center

A number of lawmakers from around the state are lining up in opposition to changes in Tennessee's Open Meetings Act, better known as the Sunshine Law.

The opposition surfaced after a committee made up of local and state lawmakers proposed changes that would weaken the law, allowing at least some conversation among legislators outside the public realm.

This past week, Knoxville City Council members took up the issue with a resolution, essentially telling state lawmakers to leave the law alone.

Joining Gene Patterson to discuss the council's position on the Sunshine Law and other issues are Councilman Rob Frost and newly-elected Councilwoman Marilyn Roddy.

Later, Jane Peoples talks to Gene. She is the executive director of Safe Haven, a sexual assault crisis center. The 24 hour hour crisis line of the center is 888-522-5244.