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Tennessee Immigrant Groups, Union Organizers Push Back On Laws
They are seeking revocation of state laws that restricted local officials from addressing issues at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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House, Senate Put $2M In $42.6B Budget For Super-Chancery Court
Legislation establishing the three-judge panel to hear constitutional challenges to Tennessee laws is scheduled for Monday.
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North Nashville’s 37208 Zip To Get Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot
Moving Nashville Forward aims to send out monthly distributions of $1,000 to 100 families making less than $40,000 a year.
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New PAC Targets Gov. Lee’s Re-Election Bid
“Beat Bill Lee” is led by former Tennessee Democratic Party communications director Emily Cupples.
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Councilmembers Ask Cooper For Funds To Address Childhood Trauma
The CDC says adverse childhood experiences can cause kids to eventually enter the criminal justice system.
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Mayor Devotes $50M To Make MNPS Teachers Highest Paid In State
John Cooper unveiled his budget priorities during Thursday’s state of Metro Nashville speech.
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Murfreesboro Attorney Wants Full Accounting From Mayor Ketron
He should be prohibited from seeking re-election if he doesn't explain illegal campaign contributions, says lawyer Brad Hornsby.
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Three Things To Watch As Nashville Mayor Cooper Unveils Budget
The key questions are the property tax rate, teachers salaries and mass transit funding.
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Former TN Chief Justice Says Judicial Bill Raises Questions
The proposed legislation would enable the state to bypass court injunctions for laws facing constitutional challenges.
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Tennessee Faces Economic Backlash Over Discriminatory Legislation
Anti-LGBTQ+ bills could have devastating effects on the entire state.
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Oracle Deal Advances After 7-2 Approval By IDB
The tech giant plans to build a corporate campus in Nashville, but the proposal has raised 11th hour objections from progressives.
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Governor Sees End Of COVID-19 State Of Emergency Coming Soon
Gov. Bill Lee has removed the ability of mayors in 89 of Tennessee's 95 counties to mandate masks.
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Shelby County Commission Quashes Biennial Property Appraisal
The county assessor recommended the plan to aid the city of Memphis budget and have properties reflect market value.
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Legislative Control Over Governor’s Emergency Powers In Limbo
Legislation to keep the governor from issuing a state of emergency for more than 60 days is meeting different fates in the Senate and House.
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TN Senate Defeats Prohibition On Local Challenges To State Law
Sen. Brian Kelsey, R-Germantown, is expected to bring the amendment back on Wednesday with a modification.
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Nashville Community Activists Push Back On Oracle Deal
They seek union contracts for the construction phase, an $18-an-hour minimum wage and commitments to hire local minority residents.
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Analysis: Spending Puzzle Confronts Nashville Leaders
Metro is in the midst of receiving federal stimulus funds surpassing the price tag of Music City Center: $710 million.
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Memphis Commissioner Questions Jail “Virtual Visit” Charges
Tami Sawyer says inmates' loved ones are being used for profit.
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Franklin Group To Mark Juneteenth With First-Time Public Ceremony
A bronze statue of a U.S. Colored Troops soldier will be unveiled in front of Franklin’s Historic Courthouse.
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Justice Center, Families File Lawsuit Over TennCare Block Grant
The lawsuit claims the Trump Administration failed to give enough time for public comment, hurting people’s ability to object.
