Johnson City, TN|News|
Eastman Chemical ‘Steam Line Failure’ Rains Debris In Kingsport
Traces of asbestos were found.
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Nashville Metro Council OKs Controversial License Plate Readers
Some council members and civil rights advocates are concerned about the lack of safeguards protecting individual rights.
Across Tennessee, TN|News|
Zachary Bill Would “Complement” Federal Health-Care Vaccine Rules
State Rep. Jason Zachary, a Knoxville Republican, railed against the federal government in a House Civil Justice Subcommittee meeting.
Across Tennessee, TN|News|
Panel Approves Temporary Rules On Instruction About Race, Gender
Hefty financial penalties will fall on school districts that fail to properly abide by the rules, while teachers may be suspended or fired.
Across Tennessee, TN|News|
Lee Wraps $52.6B Budget Plan Into Partisan State Of The State
Democrats are skeptical of the education plan, pointing out teachers will receive only a small pay increase once the money trickles down.
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Panel Seeks ‘Transparency’ In Placement Of Unaccompanied Children
Some legislators, however, wonder whether the outcome was worth the effort.
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McCall: What The Hell Is Wrong With Tennessee
The state made national news twice in a 24-hour period last week.
Memphis|News|
“This Has Been Going On Since The Reconstruction Era.”
Sen. Katrina Robinson talks about the double standard that applies to Black women in elected office and the misunderstandings of her case.
Across Tennessee, TN|News|
TDEC In Litigation Over Water Withdrawal From Duck River
Species protected by federal act could be harmed as development in Middle Tennessee booms.
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Stockard On The Stump: Voucher Bill Gets Chilly House Reception
Also: Williamson County book banners go on a binge.
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Bill Would Strip TWRA's Ability To Generate Timber Revenue
For decades, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has kept the profits from the sale of natural resources on publicly-owned land.
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Legislators Push For Ballot Question Move On Marijuana
Rep. Bruce Griffey, a firebrand Republican from Paris, and Sen. Sara Kyle, a liberal Democrat from Memphis, are sponsoring the legislation.
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Healthcare Advocacy Group Urges Lee To Take Action
Protect My Care wants the governor to reinstate a state of emergency to deal with the ongoing COVID surge that’s forced dozens of schools.
Franklin, TN|News|
Ogles Wants Checks On Registry Of Election Finance Subpoena Power
However, the Franklin Republican took a step back from incendiary comments he made last week at a Williamson Inc. legislative gathering.
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Tennessee Lawmakers Slam Plans To Clearcut
A letter sent by 34 Republican and Democratic legislators accuses the TWRA of “breaching its duty” and a “shameful lack of communication."
Nashville, TN|News|
Cooper Bowing Out Of Congressional Run
The 32-year incumbent says he is dropping out of the race because of a GOP plan to "dismember" Nashville through redistricting.
Memphis|News|
CHOICES Memphis Gets Funds For Playground To Serve Clients’ Kids
Protestors voiced their opposition to using county funds to a facility that provided abortions.
Across Tennessee, TN|News|
TN House Passes Redistricting Plans Amid Threat Of Legal Action
Democrats complained about gerrymandering and splitting Black votes.
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State Put On 60-Day Notice Of Suit Over Plans To Raze Hardwoods
The plan to raze 2,000 acres of trees in the Bridgestone wilderness area in White County could impact endangered species.
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Stockard On The Stump: As The Whistle Blows, Felonies May Follow
Rep. Brandon Ogles proposes legislation to make it a felony to assault a referee.
