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Former State Sen. Katrina Robinson Sued For Failure To Pay Fines
The $17,500 in financial penalties stem from her failure to file 2020 and 2021 financial disclosures in a timely manner.
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TN Public School Student Losses Traced To Private Enrollment Surge
Homeschooling in the state also increased by 20% since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Lieutenant Governor Leery Of Dropping Handgun-Carry Age To 18
McNally was “very much in favor” of the permit-less carry law as it was passed in March 2021 with the age set at 21.
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Tennessee Wildlife Agency Takes Falcons And Prosecutes Their Owner
A Nashville judge characterized the action against Holly Lamar as “egregious,” an “abuse of the law.”
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Tennessee Republicans Speed Transgender Therapy Bill To Passage
The measure restricts transgender therapy and surgery for anyone under age 18.
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Lines Drawn For Renewed Abortion Fight In Tennessee
Lawmakers are slated to hear legislation removing the “affirmative defense” for doctors who perform an abortion to save the mother's life.
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Tennessee Bill To Ban Gender-Affirming Care For Minors Advances
If the measure becomes law, the ACLU plans to sue.
Chattanooga, TN|News|
School Voucher Bill For Hamilton County Rolls Through Committee
The proposal now moves to the Tennessee State Senate floor.
Nashville, TN|News|
Legality Of Move To Cut Metro Nashville Council Called Into Question
“Metro has to be treated as having the authority of a county government because it does,” said State Sen. Jeff Yarbo.
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Gov. Bill Lee Breaks Little New Ground In State Of The State
His budget includes funds for transportation, crisis pregnancy centers, and children’s services.
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Gov. Lee Proposes $55.6 Billion Budget Plan
The proposal would add $3.3 billion for roads statewide and $125 million for teacher pay while offering $412 million in tax breaks.
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Tennessee Democrats Wade Into Nonpartisan Elections
The move is likely a response to Republican legislation to increase the role of partisan elections.
Nashville, TN|News|
Commission To Review Nashville Request To Remove Confederate Statue
It is the third request to weigh the fate of historical memorials the Tennessee Historical Commission has received in recent months.
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GOP Lawmaker: TBI Is Investigating Current And Former DCS Employees
The agency has been under fire for more than a year over its inability to adequately care for abused or neglected children in state custody.
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Bill To Limit Metro Nashville Council Sails Through Subcommittee
The proposal would shrink the 40-member council to no more than 20, beginning in 2024.
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Bid To Take Over A Sumner County Historic Home Leads To A Lawsuit
“Constitutional Republicans” side with private citizens alleging obsolete planning documents are forcing greenways on the community.
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Hearing Set On Suit Brought By Former Vaccine Chief Against TDOH
Michelle Fiscus' ouster from state government during the pandemic came amidst political pushback on vaccinating teens.
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DCS Seeks $26.6M To Add Suitable Places For Abused, Neglected TN Kids
Every night, up to 30 kids are sleeping in state offices or other temporary shelters, DCS Commissioner tells lawmakers.
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Nashville Mayor John Cooper Declines Second Run For Top City Office
Announced mayoral candidates so far are Sharon Hurt, Freddie O’Connell, and Matt Wiltshire, while others are considering a run.
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TN GOP State Senators Sent Message To Interim Correction Commissioner
Lawmakers likely to file legislation if new commissioner doesn’t reinstate program.
