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TN Counties Struggle To Push Impact Fee Legislation To Cover Growth
The bill would enable counties to set up the new fee to cover the cost of development, everything ranging from roads to schools.

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The bill would enable counties to set up the new fee to cover the cost of development, everything ranging from roads to schools.

Amtrak doesn’t run any rail line east to west through Tennessee, while state Democrats have long advocated for an expansion.
Paddler groups are frustrated as the bill is abruptly pulled from committee.
State Republicans are quickly moving through bills to cut the size of the council from 40 members to 20.
Her Republican credentials separate her from the other candidates.
Also in this week's Stockard on the Stump column: Chip Saltsman wins new post.
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The measure creating exceptions for rape and incest is done for the year.
Agents from multiple federal agencies targeted Latino workers and illegally detained them.
The region that includes Music City and the rest of Middle Tennessee is slated to receive the least amount of money.
The decision comes after dozens of student complaints spurred a comptroller investigation.
The Metro Council will have to vote on the deal three times for official approval.
The report calls for aggressive changes at the Nashville HBCU in response to student housing and scholarship problems.
New language could increase legal exposure for doctors instead of easing it.
The bill also seeks to hold sex buyers accountable.
Nashville's mayor is pushing for racetrack renovations, but those who live nearby have concerns about noise and traffic.
Rep. Chris Todd had strong words for Department of Safety reps who questioned the bill.
Tennessee Right to Life and Tennessee Stands are targeting members of the Population Health Subcommittee, who are mainly Republicans.
The Tennessee Historical Commission on Friday rejected the city’s efforts to move it.
House Speaker Cameron Sexton says talks are ongoing between Metro Nashville and the RNC to host the 2028 convention.