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McNally, Sexton Part Ways On Medicaid Expansion
The Tennessee Speaker of the House pours cold water on a proposal to bring billions of dollars to the state.
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Franklin City Officials Consider Moratorium On Apartments
Affordable housing advocates have spoken out against the proposal.
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Bill Would Aid Victims, Law Enforcement In Tracking Rape Kits
The proposed legislation was introduced by Rep. Bob Freeman, D-Nashville, and Sen. Mike Bell, R-Riceville.
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School Funding In TN Reaches Breaking Point As Lawsuit Advances
With Tennessee near the bottom of states for education funding, school districts reach crisis stage.
Nashville, TN|News|
Board Denies Landfill Expansion In Northwest Davidson County
Black residents have bitterly fought the landfill for decades, leveling accusations of environmental racism.
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Lee Shifts Stance Away From China Economic Recruiting, Education
Tennessee closes foreign investment office in China after making business pitch there in September.
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Lt. Gov. McNally Willing To Consider Biden’s Medicaid Expansion
The proposal would bring $1.2 billion extra to Tennessee over two years.
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Bill Requires Local Emergency Centers To Accept Texts To 911
The bill, which has received nearly universal praise from state lawmakers, is on track to become law.
Nashville, TN|News|
Officials Speak Out On Nashville Landfill In Black Neighborhood
“We will not be overlooked this time,” said Rep. Vincent Dixie, a Democrat who lives less than a mile and a half from the site.
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TN Officials Warn Funeral Businesses About Unlicensed Director
Reid Van Ness lost his embalming license after a series of scandals
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Education Commissioner Runs Into Possible Conflict Of Interest
Penny Schwinn's husband works for the vendor hired as part of the state of Tennessee's reading initiative.
Memphis|News|
Shelby County Commission Shoots Down Byhalia Land Sale
The vote failed 9-2, with only District 1 Commissioner Amber Mills and District 2 Commissioner David Bradford voting in support.
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Commentary: March Madness In Legislatures
Tennessee Republicans do battle, not really with Democrats but more with objective reality, says Mark Harmon.
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Cooper, Cohen Sign Resolution To Expel Marjorie Taylor Greene
The measure in the U.S. House of Representatives is unlikely to go any further because it needs a two-thirds majority to pass.
Nashville, TN|News|
Nashville COVID-19 Clinic Vaccinates 10,000 In One Day
All the available slots were booked within two hours of registration opening on March 10.
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Akbari, Towns Would Stamp Out 'Fake History' Of Slavery
This edition of "Stockard on the Stump" also addresses for-profit charter school legislation and the transgender bill.
Nashville, TN|News|
Nashville Power Poll Gives Mayor John Cooper Mediocre Grades
Depending on how you look at it, he comes out with a B- or C+.
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McCall: Kelsey’s Defense Of Slavery Exception Fails Four-Way Test
The Germantown Republican was one of four senators voting to keep the language permitting slavery in the Tennessee Constitution.
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Permit-Less Handgun Carry Rolls Through Tennessee State Senate
Bill will cut revenue by $2.6 million in first year and increase state expenditures by $12.3 million.
Nashville, TN|News|
NOAH Calls Out Metro Nashville Police For Use Of Excessive Force
The community organization says officers have failed to comply with de-escalation tactics, leading to two recent shootings, one fatal.
