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Young Adults Face New Career Hurdles Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
For Tennesseans age 22 and younger, unemployment claims spiked by more than 19,600% in April 2020.
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Tennessee State Parks Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Can Go Forward
A woman claims she was assaulted by a supervisor at a staff Halloween party in Paris Landing State Park.
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For-Profit Charter Schools Could Take Hold In Tennessee
Some lawmakers have concerns these schools could benefit from state funds while keeping financial aspects secret.
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‘Vaccine Passports’ That Show You’re Inoculated Are On The Way
Several GOP members of the Tennessee General Assembly are sponsoring anti-COVID-19 vaccine legislation.
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Senate Committee Bucks Governor To Remake Historical Commission
Legislation would remove all members of the Tennessee Historical Commission over Nathan Bedford Forrest bust relocation.
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Commentary: Why Permitless Carry Is Bad News For Tennessee
A gun violence prevention advocate says he heard "logical fallacies galore" during the debate over the proposed bill.
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Lamar, Women's Groups, Work To Improve Black Maternal Health
The Tennessee House has approved a resolution recognizing the role of doulas in addressing maternal and infant health disparities.
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GOP Bill: Officials Could Be Impeached For Removing Statues
The sponsors say the bill would not oust Gov. Bill Lee for removal of the bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest from the Capitol building.
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Nashville Officials Exam How To Spend Stimulus Funds
The city will receive $132 million directly from the federal government through the American Rescue Plan.
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Reports Of Child Abuse In Tennessee Plummeted Last Year
Officials fear this was because of kids not having contact with individuals outside the family during the pandemic who could intervene.
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Megan Barry: Life After Public Office
Once a rising star, the former Nashville mayor resigned in March 2018 amidst personal tragedy and scandal.
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McCall: Slatery, Hargett Protest Too Much About Voting Rights Act
The Tennessee Lookout editor says their charges are "a real knee-slapper."
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Teens Talk Political Polarization
Youth from Tennessee, Texas and Kentucky participated in a virtual forum Thursday sponsored by Millions of Conversations.
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Stockard On The Stump: Top Legislators Seeking Mr. Phoenix
Plus, a hair tour of Memphis for Sexton and the need for Black history education.
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Congress Clears Giant $1.9T Emergency Relief Package
Tennessee will receive $6.3 billion in direct aid.
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Legislation Could Move State Cases Out Of Nashville Courts
A GOP State Senator has proposed moving these cases to more conservative parts of Tennessee.
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An Interview With Nashville Councilman Freddie O’Connell
Topics include navigating the tornado, pandemic, Second Avenue bombing, and police brutality protests.
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COVID-19 Numbers Plummet Among Disabled With Vaccine Rollout
Tennessee was the first state to prioritize those with intellectual and developmental disabilities in its initial vaccine distribution.
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Nathan Bedford Forrest On The Way Out Tennessee Capitol Door
The Historical Commission voted to remove the bust of the Confederate general to the State Museum.
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Businesses Support Tennessee Anti-Transgender Legislators
Amazon, Southwest Airlines, among companies that participate in LGBTQ Pride events but finance legislators backing unfriendly legislation.
