Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton and other state lawmakers have been subpoenaed to appear before a federal grand jury as part of an ongoing probe into alleged legislative corruption and fraud, including a “kickback” scheme. The alleged subpoenas come just weeks after now-former Rep. Robin Smith, (R-Hixson) resigned after pleading guilty to a wire fraud charge. “It is not unexpected that I and other members would be called to appear before a grand jury to provide factual statements as part of this ongoing investigation,” Sexton said in the statement to NewsChannel5. Connie Ridley, director of legislative administration, confirmed to NewsChannel5 that she had received a subpoena to testify. Rep. Bud Hulsey, (R-Kingsport) confirmed to the Tennessee Lookout he was served Tuesday and said he believed the grand jury may want to interview him due to his previous business ties with former House Speaker Glen Casada regarding a constituent survey in 2020. It is not clear how many other lawmakers, if …