Friday, May 17 2013 7:34 AM EDT2013-05-17 11:34:32 GMT
A longtime Knoxville lawyer and the first female president of the Tennessee Bar Association has been nominated by President Barack Obama to a seat on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee.more>>
A longtime Knoxville lawyer and the first female president of the Tennessee Bar Association has been nominated by President Barack Obama to a seat on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee.more>>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 1:20 PM EDT2013-05-07 17:20:16 GMT
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services will create nine recovery courts to combat mental health and substance abuse issues.more>>
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services will create nine recovery courts to combat mental health and substance abuse issues.more>>
Friday, May 3 2013 8:35 AM EDT2013-05-03 12:35:38 GMT
Members of the faith community are expressing their opposition to a bill that would make it a crime to video record animal abuse if it isn't turned over to law enforcement authorities within 48 hours.more>>
Members of the faith community are expressing their opposition to a bill that would make it a crime to video record animal abuse if it isn't turned over to law enforcement authorities within 48 hours.more>>
Thursday, May 2 2013 2:25 PM EDT2013-05-02 18:25:40 GMT
State Representative Joe Carr of Murfreesboro is joining the race to oust embattled U.S. Representative Scott DesJarlais in next year's Republican primary.more>>
State Representative Joe Carr of Murfreesboro is joining the race to oust embattled U.S. Representative Scott DesJarlais in next year's Republican primary.more>>
Thursday, May 2 2013 8:56 AM EDT2013-05-02 12:56:19 GMT
When the Legislature failed to extend the life of the Judicial Nominating Commission, it effectively ended merit-based selection of judges in Tennessee. more>>
When the Legislature failed to extend the life of the Judicial Nominating Commission, it effectively ended merit-based selection of judges in Tennessee. It also left open the question about whether there is any mechanism to replace a Tennessee judge who steps down, retires or dies.more>>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 8:57 AM EDT2013-05-01 12:57:02 GMT
Governor Bill Haslam said he is no closer to making up his mind on whether to veto a bill that makes it a crime to video record animal abuse if it isn't turned over to law enforcement authorities within 48 hours.more>>
Governor Bill Haslam said he is no closer to making up his mind on whether to veto a bill that makes it a crime to video record animal abuse if it isn't turned over to law enforcement authorities within 48 hours. more>>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 2:20 PM EDT2013-04-30 18:20:22 GMT
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin was in Nashville with U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper Tuesday to drum up support for Internet sales tax collection and an immigration overhaul.more>>
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin was in Nashville with U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper Tuesday to drum up support for Internet sales tax collection and an immigration overhaul.more>>
Thursday, April 25 2013 2:48 PM EDT2013-04-25 18:48:30 GMT
A judge in northeast Tennessee has dismissed a libel lawsuit against state Republican Senator Stacey Campfield for publishing false information about a Democratic candidate for the state House in 2008.more>>
A judge in northeast Tennessee has dismissed a libel lawsuit against state Republican Senator Stacey Campfield for publishing false information about a Democratic candidate for the state House in 2008.more>>
Wednesday, April 24 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-04-24 22:32:08 GMT
A measure that allows any photo identification issued by the state of Tennessee or United States to be used for voting has been signed by the governor.more>>
A measure that allows any photo identification issued by the state of Tennessee or United States to be used for voting has been signed by the governor.more>>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 2:25 PM EDT2013-04-23 18:25:30 GMT
Legislation to bar public universities and colleges from implementing nondiscrimination policies for student groups has been signed by the governor.more>>
Legislation to bar public universities and colleges from implementing nondiscrimination policies for student groups has been signed by the governor.more>>
Friday, April 19 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-04-19 12:00:43 GMT
A watered down version of a proposal that originally sought to lift a ban on switchblades and knives with blades longer than 4 inches is headed to the governor for his consideration.more>>
A watered down version of a proposal that originally sought to lift a ban on switchblades and knives with blades longer than 4 inches is headed to the governor for his consideration.more>>
Friday, April 19 2013 7:33 AM EDT2013-04-19 11:33:27 GMT
A proposal that would allow school districts to allow people with police training to be armed in schools is headed to the governor for his consideration.more>>
A proposal that would allow school districts to allow people with police training to be armed in schools is headed to the governor for his consideration.more>>
Friday, April 19 2013 7:32 AM EDT2013-04-19 11:32:24 GMT
The sponsor of a bill to boost the amount of money political groups can give to candidates and to do away with reporting requirements for donations by corporations has dropped an effort to revive the failed measure. more>>
The sponsor of a bill to boost the amount of money political groups can give to candidates and to do away with reporting requirements for donations by corporations has dropped an effort to revive the failed measure. more>>
Thursday, April 18 2013 7:52 AM EDT2013-04-18 11:52:12 GMT
A bill to require anyone recording or taking photos of livestock abuse to turn images over to law enforcement within 48 hours has been approved in the House with 50 votes -- the bare minimum needed to clear the chamber.more>>
A bill to require anyone recording or taking photos of livestock abuse to turn images over to law enforcement within 48 hours has been approved in the House with 50 votes -- the bare minimum needed to clear the chamber.more>>
Thursday, April 18 2013 7:36 AM EDT2013-04-18 11:36:56 GMT
A bill that would have done away with the reporting requirements for direct corporate contributions to Tennessee political candidates has failed in the House.more>>
A bill that would have done away with the reporting requirements for direct corporate contributions to Tennessee political candidates has failed in the House.more>>
Wednesday, April 17 2013 6:55 AM EDT2013-04-17 10:55:21 GMT
A proposal that would require anyone recording images of animal abuse to submit unedited footage or photos to law enforcement within 48 hours has passed the Senate.more>>
A proposal that would require anyone recording images of animal abuse to submit unedited footage or photos to law enforcement within 48 hours has passed the Senate.more>>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 2:30 PM EDT2013-04-16 18:30:47 GMT
The state House has passed a watered down version of a bill that originally would have lifted a ban switchblades and knives with blades longer than 4 inches.more>>
The state House has passed a watered down version of a bill that originally would have lifted a ban switchblades and knives with blades longer than 4 inches.more>>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 9:19 AM EDT2013-04-16 13:19:25 GMT
State Senator Jim Tracy has raised more than four times as much as the embattled congressional incumbent he's challenging in the Republican primary next year.more>>
State Senator Jim Tracy has raised more than four times as much as the embattled congressional incumbent he's challenging in the Republican primary next year.more>>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 9:18 AM EDT2013-04-16 13:18:21 GMT
A proposal that would allow school districts to hire individuals with prior law enforcement experience to handle security is headed for a full Senate vote.more>>
A proposal that would allow school districts to hire individuals with prior law enforcement experience to handle security is headed for a full Senate vote.more>>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 9:17 AM EDT2013-04-16 13:17:22 GMT
Legislation that would authorize at least two epinephrine auto-injectors be placed in all public and private schools in Tennessee is headed to the governor for his consideration.more>>
Legislation that would authorize at least two epinephrine auto-injectors be placed in all public and private schools in Tennessee is headed to the governor for his consideration.more>>
Monday, April 15 2013 2:06 PM EDT2013-04-15 18:06:48 GMT
State finance chief Mark Emkes is retiring after presiding over three annual spending plans for Republican Governor Bill Haslam's administration.more>>
State finance chief Mark Emkes is retiring after presiding over three annual spending plans for Republican Governor Bill Haslam's administration.more>>
Monday, April 15 2013 2:04 PM EDT2013-04-15 18:04:06 GMT
An effort to require whistleblowers to quickly submit damning evidence of animal abuse to law enforcement has hit a snag in the state Senate over questions about the true intentions of the bill.more>>
An effort to require whistleblowers to quickly submit damning evidence of animal abuse to law enforcement has hit a snag in the state Senate over questions about the true intentions of the bill.more>>
Thursday, April 11 2013 5:52 PM EDT2013-04-11 21:52:37 GMT
The House passed a bill to ban most warrantless surveillance by unmanned drones in Tennessee, but added a last-minute exemption for events featuring large crowds.more>>
The House passed a bill to ban most warrantless surveillance by unmanned drones in Tennessee, but added a last-minute exemption for events featuring large crowds.more>>
Thursday, April 11 2013 1:20 PM EDT2013-04-11 17:20:03 GMT
The House has approved Republican Governor Bill Haslam's bill to change the way the state considers injured workers' claims after defeating several attempts by Democrats to dial back the proposal.more>>
The House has approved Republican Governor Bill Haslam's bill to change the way the state considers injured workers' claims after defeating several attempts by Democrats to dial back the proposal.more>>
Thursday, April 11 2013 8:19 AM EDT2013-04-11 12:19:07 GMT
Tennessee lawmakers gave rousing applause to welcome a Georgia senator who opposed a resolution calling for redrawing the border between the two states. more>>
Tennessee lawmakers gave rousing applause to welcome a Georgia senator who opposed a resolution calling for redrawing the border between the two states. more>>
Wednesday, April 10 2013 2:25 PM EDT2013-04-10 18:25:42 GMT
A proposal to freeze the state's beer tax is headed to the governor for his consideration. The measure was approved 87-2 in the House on Wednesday.more>>
A proposal to freeze the state's beer tax is headed to the governor for his consideration. The measure was approved 87-2 in the House on Wednesday.more>>
Tuesday, April 9 2013 2:41 PM EDT2013-04-09 18:41:04 GMT
The FBI has been asked to look into whether Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell's campaign headquarters was bugged after a recording of a private campaign meeting surfaced. more>>
The FBI has been asked to look into whether Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell's campaign headquarters was bugged after a recording of a private campaign meeting surfaced. more>>
Monday, April 8 2013 2:13 PM EDT2013-04-08 18:13:50 GMT
About 15 clergy were at the state Capitol on Monday delivering 133 baskets of loaves and paper fish to the offices of each of the legislators and the governor. more>>
About 15 clergy were at the state Capitol on Monday delivering 133 baskets of loaves and paper fish to the offices of each of the legislators and the governor. more>>
Monday, April 8 2013 7:10 AM EDT2013-04-08 11:10:05 GMT
The path may have been rocky at times for the new Republican supermajority in the General Assembly, but leaders are pleased that many of the most contentious issues have been decided.more>>
The path may have been rocky at times for the new Republican supermajority in the General Assembly, but leaders are pleased that many of the most contentious issues have been decided as lawmakers enter the final few weeks of the session.more>>
Thursday, April 4 2013 11:09 AM EDT2013-04-04 15:09:03 GMT
A House committee has approved a measure linking a family's welfare benefits to student performance a day after Gov. Bill Haslam expressed serious reservations about the measure.more>>
A House committee has approved a measure linking a family's welfare benefits to student performance a day after Gov. Bill Haslam expressed serious reservations about the measure.more>>
Wednesday, April 3 2013 1:03 PM EDT2013-04-03 17:03:33 GMT
A resolution calling for a comprehensive study of lawmaker allowances has been killed in a House committee after unanimously passing the Senate. more>>
A resolution calling for a comprehensive study of lawmaker allowances has been killed in a House committee after unanimously passing the Senate. more>>
Wednesday, April 3 2013 8:45 AM EDT2013-04-03 12:45:45 GMT
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, a ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said foreign leaders from Japan, China and South Korea are concerned about U.S. fiscal health as tensions remain high over North Korea.more>>
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, a ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said foreign leaders from Japan, China and South Korea are concerned about U.S. fiscal health as tensions remain high over North Korea.more>>
Wednesday, April 3 2013 8:10 AM EDT2013-04-03 12:10:52 GMT
Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris said that lawmakers will either have to approve Gov. Bill Haslam's approach to a school voucher program in Tennessee or face the measure being withdrawn entirely.more>>
Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris said that lawmakers will either have to approve Gov. Bill Haslam's approach to a school voucher program in Tennessee or face the measure being withdrawn entirely.more>>
Wednesday, April 3 2013 8:06 AM EDT2013-04-03 12:06:46 GMT
A bill that would give Tennessee lawmakers the power to decide the nominees for the state's U.S. Senate seats has been withdrawn until next year. more>>
A bill that would give Tennessee lawmakers the power to decide the nominees for the state's U.S. Senate seats has been withdrawn until next year. more>>
Tuesday, April 2 2013 2:30 PM EDT2013-04-02 18:30:08 GMT
Governor Bill Haslam said his pursuit of a special deal on Medicaid expansion in Tennessee is no "fool's errand," and that a deal could still be struck at any time.more>>
Governor Bill Haslam said his pursuit of a special deal on Medicaid expansion in Tennessee is no "fool's errand," and that a deal could still be struck at any time.more>>
Tuesday, April 2 2013 7:40 AM EDT2013-04-02 11:40:57 GMT
The sponsor of a bill to give Tennessee lawmakers the power to select nominees to the U.S. Senate is putting the measure on hold until the last floor session of the year.more>>
The sponsor of a bill to give Tennessee lawmakers the power to select nominees to the U.S. Senate is putting the measure on hold until the last floor session of the year.more>>
Monday, April 1 2013 2:16 PM EDT2013-04-01 18:16:29 GMT
A proposal that seeks to make changes to the way injured workers' claims are considered in Tennessee was scheduled for a full Senate vote on Monday evening.more>>
A proposal that seeks to make changes to the way injured workers' claims are considered in Tennessee was scheduled for a full Senate vote on Monday evening.more>>
Monday, April 1 2013 7:36 AM EDT2013-04-01 11:36:30 GMT
A proposal is advancing in the Legislature that would allow at least two epinephrine auto-injectors to be placed in all public and private schools in Tennessee.more>>
A proposal is advancing in the Legislature that would allow at least two epinephrine auto-injectors to be placed in all public and private schools in Tennessee.more>>
Friday, March 29 2013 5:34 PM EDT2013-03-29 21:34:45 GMT
An average of about 686,000 people has voted in the last eight U.S. Senate primaries in Tennessee. Under a Republican proposal advancing in the state Legislature, that number would be driven down to 132.more>>
An average of about 686,000 people has voted in the last eight U.S. Senate primaries in Tennessee. Under a Republican proposal advancing in the state Legislature, that number would be driven down to 132.more>>
Friday, March 29 2013 1:22 PM EDT2013-03-29 17:22:49 GMT
An average of about 686,000 people have voted in the last eight U.S. Senate primaries in Tennessee. Under a Republican proposal advancing in the state Legislature, that number would be driven down to 132.more>>
An average of about 686,000 people have voted in the last eight U.S. Senate primaries in Tennessee. Under a Republican proposal advancing in the state Legislature, that number would be driven down to 132.more>>
Friday, March 29 2013 9:21 AM EDT2013-03-29 13:21:05 GMT
House Majority Leader Gerald McCormick said he favors a bill to allow wine to be sold in Tennessee supermarkets and convenience stores, but would oppose efforts to hold a re-vote in a committee where it narrowly failed.more>>
House Majority Leader Gerald McCormick said he favors a bill to allow wine to be sold in Tennessee supermarkets and convenience stores, but would oppose efforts to hold a re-vote in a committee where it narrowly failed.more>>
Friday, March 29 2013 9:07 AM EDT2013-03-29 13:07:07 GMT
An effort to seal Tennessee's handgun carry permit records from public scrutiny would create an exception for political operatives and lobbying groups to still obtain the entire set of names and addresses.more>>
An effort to seal Tennessee's handgun carry permit records from public scrutiny would create an exception for political operatives and lobbying groups to still obtain the entire set of names and addresses.more>>
Thursday, March 28 2013 11:33 AM EDT2013-03-28 15:33:13 GMT
Legislation that would require incoming students at public higher education institutions to show proof of immunization against meningitis is headed to the governor for his consideration.more>>
Legislation that would require incoming students at public higher education institutions to show proof of immunization against meningitis is headed to the governor for his consideration.more>>
Thursday, March 28 2013 7:54 AM EDT2013-03-28 11:54:18 GMT
Actress Ashley Judd announced Wednesday she won't run for U.S. Senate in Kentucky against Republican Leader Mitch McConnell.more>>
Actress Ashley Judd announced Wednesday she won't run for U.S. Senate in Kentucky against Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, saying she had given serious thought to a campaign but decided her responsibilities and energy need to be focused on her family.more>>
Wednesday, March 27 2013 5:18 PM EDT2013-03-27 21:18:48 GMT
A proposal to bar public universities and colleges from implementing nondiscrimination policies for student groups is headed to the governor for his consideration.more>>
A proposal to bar public universities and colleges from implementing nondiscrimination policies for student groups is headed to the governor for his consideration.more>>
Wednesday, March 27 2013 2:49 PM EDT2013-03-27 18:49:37 GMT
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam announced Wednesday that he won't pursue expanding the state's Medicaid program to help cover the uninsured as part of the federal Affordable Care Act. more>>
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam announced Wednesday that he won't pursue expanding the state's Medicaid program to help cover the uninsured as part of the federal Affordable Care Act. more>>
Wednesday, March 27 2013 7:47 AM EDT2013-03-27 11:47:06 GMT
A measure that would have forced schools to tell parents if their children have talked to a teacher or counselor about being gay has failed this session.more>>
A measure that would have forced schools to tell parents if their children have talked to a teacher or counselor about being gay has failed this session.more>>
Wednesday, March 27 2013 7:25 AM EDT2013-03-27 11:25:30 GMT
The Republican and Democratic caucuses of the General Assembly would decide Tennessee's nominees to the U.S. Senate under a bill headed for a vote in the state Senate.more>>
The Republican and Democratic caucuses of the General Assembly would decide Tennessee's nominees to the U.S. Senate under a bill headed for a vote in the state Senate.more>>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 12:23 PM EDT2013-03-26 16:23:39 GMT
Tennessee liquor stores would be allowed to be open for business on Sundays under changes to a supermarket wine bill adopted by the Senate Finance Committee.more>>
Tennessee liquor stores would be allowed to be open for business on Sundays under changes to a supermarket wine bill adopted by the Senate Finance Committee.more>>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 11:51 AM EDT2013-03-26 15:51:46 GMT
A Republican lawmaker who last year backed off a bill that would have allowed local officials to hold more closed-door meetings has withdrawn a similar measure this session.more>>
A Republican lawmaker who last year backed off a bill that would have allowed local officials to hold more closed-door meetings has withdrawn a similar measure this session.more>>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 11:43 AM EDT2013-03-26 15:43:44 GMT
Legislation that would allow home school students to participate in sports in public schools is one step closer to becoming a law, and supporters are cheering.more>>
Legislation that would allow home school students to participate in sports in public schools is one step closer to becoming a law, and supporters are cheering.more>>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 8:28 AM EDT2013-03-26 12:28:31 GMT
The House has given final approval to a bill requiring public notices to be published on newspaper websites, sending the measure for the governor's signature.more>>
The House has given final approval to a bill requiring public notices to be published on newspaper websites, sending the measure for the governor's signature.more>>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 8:27 AM EDT2013-03-26 12:27:13 GMT
The Senate sponsor of a bill to allow student IDs to vote said he plans to press ahead with the matter even through the House version approved Monday would not allow the practice. more>>
The Senate sponsor of a bill to allow student IDs to vote said he plans to press ahead with the matter even through the House version approved Monday would not allow the practice. more>>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 8:22 AM EDT2013-03-26 12:22:17 GMT
Building managers and legislative staffers have sought to reassure concerned Tennessee lawmakers that recent renovations at the state Capitol did not install special facilities for Muslims to wash their feet before praying.more>>
Building managers and legislative staffers have sought to reassure concerned Tennessee lawmakers that recent renovations at the state Capitol did not install special facilities for Muslims to wash their feet before praying.more>>
Friday, March 22 2013 1:17 PM EDT2013-03-22 17:17:30 GMT
Actress and Kentucky native Ashley Judd made a rare public reference to her possible run for the seat held by Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.more>>
Actress and Kentucky native Ashley Judd made a rare public reference to her possible run for the seat held by Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.more>>
Thursday, March 21 2013 2:06 PM EDT2013-03-21 18:06:43 GMT
A proposal that would require schools and other organizations with youth athletic programs to adopt concussion policies is headed to the governor for his consideration. more>>
A proposal that would require schools and other organizations with youth athletic programs to adopt concussion policies is headed to the governor for his consideration. more>>
Thursday, March 21 2013 8:35 AM EDT2013-03-21 12:35:20 GMT
A proposal that seeks to bar public universities and colleges from implementing nondiscrimination policies for student groups is advancing in the Senate.more>>
A proposal that seeks to bar public universities and colleges from implementing nondiscrimination policies for student groups is advancing in the Senate.more>>
Wednesday, March 20 2013 8:49 AM EDT2013-03-20 12:49:52 GMT
Governor Bill Haslam's proposal to create a school voucher program in Tennessee is scheduled to be heard in the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday.more>>
Governor Bill Haslam's proposal to create a school voucher program in Tennessee is scheduled to be heard in the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday.more>>
Wednesday, March 20 2013 8:07 AM EDT2013-03-20 12:07:38 GMT
Legislation that would require incoming students at public higher education institutions to show proof of immunization against meningitis is advancing in the House.more>>
Legislation that would require incoming students at public higher education institutions to show proof of immunization against meningitis is advancing in the House.more>>
Tuesday, March 19 2013 1:44 PM EDT2013-03-19 17:44:21 GMT
Senator Bill Ketron has delayed a final committee vote on supermarket wine so he can rewrite the bill to keep cigarettes from being sold in liquor stores.more>>
Senator Bill Ketron has delayed a final committee vote on supermarket wine so he can rewrite the bill to keep cigarettes from being sold in liquor stores.more>>
Tuesday, March 19 2013 8:54 AM EDT2013-03-19 12:54:15 GMT
House Speaker Beth Harwell said she doesn't plan to press fellow Republican Rep. Matthew Hill to call for another vote on bill to hold local referendums on grocery store wine sales.more>>
House Speaker Beth Harwell said she doesn't plan to press fellow Republican Rep. Matthew Hill to call for another vote on bill to hold local referendums on grocery store wine sales.more>>
Tuesday, March 19 2013 8:19 AM EDT2013-03-19 12:19:31 GMT
Governor Bill Haslam's administration has served written notice that it opposes a freshman Republican lawmaker's bill to block Medicaid expansion under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.more>>
Governor Bill Haslam's administration has served written notice that it opposes a freshman Republican lawmaker's bill to block Medicaid expansion under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.more>>
Friday, March 15 2013 2:31 PM EDT2013-03-15 18:31:12 GMT
Governor Bill Haslam has signed a bill that would allow people with handgun carry permits to store firearms in their vehicles no matter where they are parked.more>>
Governor Bill Haslam has signed a bill that would allow people with handgun carry permits to store firearms in their vehicles no matter where they are parked.more>>
Friday, March 15 2013 8:51 AM EDT2013-03-15 12:51:09 GMT
A proposal to bar local governments from renaming parks or monuments honoring Tennessee's military figures is headed to the governor for his consideration.more>>
A proposal to bar local governments from renaming parks or monuments honoring Tennessee's military figures is headed to the governor for his consideration.more>>
Thursday, March 14 2013 2:36 PM EDT2013-03-14 18:36:04 GMT
The Senate has approved legislation that would protect student counselors at public higher education institutions who withhold their services because of religious beliefs.more>>
The Senate has approved legislation that would protect student counselors at public higher education institutions who withhold their services because of religious beliefs.more>>
Thursday, March 14 2013 1:48 PM EDT2013-03-14 17:48:13 GMT
The state's attorney general is raising constitutional concerns over an effort to strip Vanderbilt University of its police force over a nondiscrimination policy for student groups.more>>
The state's attorney general is raising constitutional concerns over an effort to strip Vanderbilt University of its police force over a nondiscrimination policy for student groups.more>>
Wednesday, March 13 2013 3:44 AM EDT2013-03-13 07:44:30 GMT
A proposal to loosen wine sale laws in Tennessee has failed by a single vote in a House committee after members of the panel refused to grant the sponsor a week's delay to negotiate a final version. more>>
A proposal to loosen wine sale laws in Tennessee has failed by a single vote in a House committee after members of the panel refused to grant the sponsor a week's delay to negotiate a final version. more>>
Tuesday, March 12 2013 8:40 AM EDT2013-03-12 12:40:37 GMT
The state House has approved a proposed constitutional amendment to give lawmakers the power to refuse the governor's appointments to appeals courts in Tennessee.more>>
The state House has approved a proposed constitutional amendment to give lawmakers the power to refuse the governor's appointments to appeals courts in Tennessee.more>>
Monday, March 11 2013 8:26 AM EDT2013-03-11 12:26:04 GMT
On Monday, Tennessee breweries will hold a rally in support of the Beer Tax Reform Act. Supporters will gather at the Standard on Rosa Parks Boulevard from 5 to 8:30 p.m.more>>
On Monday, Tennessee breweries will hold a rally in support of the Beer Tax Reform Act. Supporters will gather at the Standard on Rosa Parks Boulevard from 5 to 8:30 p.m.more>>
Wednesday, March 6 2013 4:45 PM EST2013-03-06 21:45:07 GMT
The effort to strip Vanderbilt University of its police force over a nondiscrimination policy for student groups has brought up a traffic stop involving a state senator.more>>
The effort to strip Vanderbilt University of its police force over a nondiscrimination policy for student groups has brought up a traffic stop involving a state senator.more>>
Wednesday, March 6 2013 4:35 PM EST2013-03-06 21:35:36 GMT
Republican state lawmakers are proposing legislation to create an entity that would examine operations within Tennessee's higher education systems.more>>
Republican state lawmakers are proposing legislation to create an entity that would examine operations within Tennessee's higher education systems.more>>
Wednesday, March 6 2013 2:39 PM EST2013-03-06 19:39:23 GMT
House Speaker Beth Harwell has rescued a bill to allow supermarket wine sales by casting the deciding vote in a subcommittee where the measure faced defeat. more>>
House Speaker Beth Harwell has rescued a bill to allow supermarket wine sales by casting the deciding vote in a subcommittee where the measure faced defeat, angering liquor store owners. more>>
Tuesday, March 5 2013 1:38 PM EST2013-03-05 18:38:35 GMT
Opponents of a Vanderbilt University policy banning discrimination in student groups want to enact a law to strip the private school of its police powers if it doesn't change its ways. more>>
Opponents of a Vanderbilt University policy banning discrimination in student groups want to enact a law to strip the private school of its police powers if it doesn't change its ways.more>>
Monday, March 4 2013 5:48 PM EST2013-03-04 22:48:32 GMT
Tennessee Senator Bill Ketron has filed legislation that would allow student identification issued by state higher education institutions to be used for voting purposes.more>>
Tennessee Senator Bill Ketron has filed legislation that would allow student identification issued by state higher education institutions to be used for voting purposes.more>>
Monday, March 4 2013 3:31 PM EST2013-03-04 20:31:32 GMT
Campaign contributions totaling more than $364,000 have poured into lawmakers over the past two years from three groups that have traditionally opposed changing state law to allow wine to be sold in supermarkets.more>>
Campaign contributions totaling more than $364,000 have poured into lawmakers over the past two years from three groups that have traditionally opposed changing state law to allow wine to be sold in supermarkets.more>>
Thursday, February 28 2013 5:52 PM EST2013-02-28 22:52:50 GMT
Senator Lamar Alexander, a Republican from Tennessee, said President Barack Obama has failed to provide a plan to avoid the automatic budget cuts scheduled to take effect Friday.more>>
Senator Lamar Alexander, a Republican from Tennessee, said President Barack Obama has failed to provide a plan to avoid the automatic budget cuts scheduled to take effect Friday.more>>
Thursday, February 28 2013 2:25 PM EST2013-02-28 19:25:43 GMT
The House has voted to send to the governor's desk a bill to allow the state's nearly 400,000 handgun carry permit holders to store firearms in their vehicles no matter where they are parked. more>>
The House has voted to send to the governor's desk a bill to allow the state's nearly 400,000 handgun carry permit holders to store firearms in their vehicles no matter where they are parked. more>>
Thursday, February 28 2013 1:16 PM EST2013-02-28 18:16:42 GMT
Schools and other organizations with youth athletic programs would be required to adopt concussion policies under a proposal that passed the Senate on Thursday.more>>
Schools and other organizations with youth athletic programs would be required to adopt concussion policies under a proposal that passed the Senate on Thursday.more>>
Thursday, February 28 2013 7:47 AM EST2013-02-28 12:47:01 GMT
Legislation that would require incoming students at public higher education institutions to show proof of immunization against meningitis is expected to be on the Senate floor Thursday.more>>
Legislation that would require incoming students at public higher education institutions to show proof of immunization against meningitis is expected to be on the Senate floor Thursday.more>>
Wednesday, February 27 2013 8:18 AM EST2013-02-27 13:18:48 GMT
A proposal that seeks to prevent public higher education institutions in Tennessee from discriminating against religious groups is advancing in the House.more>>
A proposal that seeks to prevent public higher education institutions in Tennessee from discriminating against religious groups is advancing in the House.more>>
Tuesday, February 26 2013 6:37 AM EST2013-02-26 11:37:36 GMT
As concerns about bullying in Tennessee schools continue, now a proposed bill could allow students to fight back if they're attacked, without facing punishment. more>>
As concerns about bullying in Tennessee schools continue, now a proposed bill could allow students to fight back if they're attacked, without facing punishment. more>>
Monday, February 25 2013 8:24 PM EST2013-02-26 01:24:43 GMT
State Treasurer David Lillard said he's proposing legislation to reform Tennessee's retirement plan for public employees to ensure its longevity.more>>
State Treasurer David Lillard said he's proposing legislation to reform Tennessee's retirement plan for public employees to ensure its longevity.more>>
Monday, February 25 2013 7:43 AM EST2013-02-25 12:43:11 GMT
The Tennessee Sunshine Quiz is letting Tennesseans test their knowledge of open government issues with an online survey. The quiz measures knowledge of the state's Public Records Act and Public Meetings Act.more>>
The Tennessee Sunshine Quiz is letting Tennesseans test their knowledge of open government issues with an online survey. The quiz measures knowledge of the state's Public Records Act and Public Meetings Act.more>>
Thursday, February 21 2013 11:52 AM EST2013-02-21 16:52:11 GMT
The Senate has approved a proposed constitutional amendment to give lawmakers the power to refuse the governor's appointments to appeals courts in Tennessee.more>>
The Senate has approved a proposed constitutional amendment to give lawmakers the power to refuse the governor's appointments to appeals courts in Tennessee.more>>
Thursday, February 21 2013 8:36 AM EST2013-02-21 13:36:26 GMT
Gov. Bill Haslam, along with former Tennessee governors Phil Bredesen and Don Sundquist, will headline a public forum on civility and effective governance in Knoxville.more>>
Gov. Bill Haslam, along with former Tennessee governors Phil Bredesen and Don Sundquist, will headline a public forum on civility and effective governance in Knoxville.more>>
Wednesday, February 20 2013 2:13 PM EST2013-02-20 19:13:29 GMT
A bill to allow handgun carry permit holders to store loaded firearms in their vehicles no matter where they are parked has cleared its final legislative committee before a full House vote.more>>
A bill to allow handgun carry permit holders to store loaded firearms in their vehicles no matter where they are parked has cleared its final legislative committee before a full House vote.more>>
Wednesday, February 20 2013 1:15 PM EST2013-02-20 18:15:26 GMT
Tennessee lawmakers are hoping to increase safety in sports with legislation that would require schools and other organizations conducting youth athletic programs to adopt concussion policies.more>>
Tennessee lawmakers are hoping to increase safety in sports with legislation that would require schools and other organizations conducting youth athletic programs to adopt concussion policies.more>>
Wednesday, February 20 2013 7:05 AM EST2013-02-20 12:05:36 GMT
A bill seeking to halt hotel payments for Nashville-area lawmakers is advancing in the House despite concerns that it could be a first step toward dialing back allowances for members from other parts of the state.more>>
A bill seeking to halt hotel payments for Nashville-area lawmakers is advancing in the House despite concerns that it could be a first step toward dialing back allowances for members from other parts of the state.more>>
Tuesday, February 19 2013 6:28 AM EST2013-02-19 11:28:09 GMT
Members of the State Legislature, and Metro School board and Council have united in an effort to defeat a bill that would give the state the final authority to approve charter schools in both Nashville and Memphis.more>>
Members of the State Legislature, and Metro School board and Council have united in an effort to defeat a bill that would give the state the final authority to approve charter schools in both Nashville and Memphis.more>>
Monday, February 18 2013 9:02 AM EST2013-02-18 14:02:09 GMT
Republican Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey is opposing a National Rifle Association-backed effort to block public access to the state's handgun carry permits.more>>
Republican Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey is opposing a National Rifle Association-backed effort to block public access to the state's handgun carry permits.more>>
Friday, February 15 2013 1:44 PM EST2013-02-15 18:44:37 GMT
U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen has revealed he's the father of the 24-year-old Texas woman he was communicating with on Twitter during the State of the Union in an exchange that drew news media attention. more>>
U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen has revealed he's the father of the 24-year-old Texas woman he was communicating with on Twitter during the State of the Union in an exchange that drew news media attention. more>>
Thursday, February 14 2013 6:45 AM EST2013-02-14 11:45:14 GMT
House leaders who last year fended off a bill to overrule businesses seeking to ban firearms in their parking lots appear to be giving up the fight.more>>
House leaders who last year fended off a bill to overrule businesses seeking to ban firearms in their parking lots appear to be giving up the fight.more>>
Wednesday, February 13 2013 6:31 AM EST2013-02-13 11:31:32 GMT
A Republican bill to tighten enrollment requirements for online-only schools has been softened while a Democratic proposal to ban private companies from running them has been derailed.more>>
A Republican bill to tighten enrollment requirements for online-only schools has been softened while a Democratic proposal to ban private companies from running them has been derailed.more>>
Tuesday, February 12 2013 2:16 PM EST2013-02-12 19:16:54 GMT
A Democratic state lawmaker says questions about grade-fixing at a privately run online school in Tennessee justifies his proposal to ban such schools.more>>
A Democratic state lawmaker says questions about grade-fixing at a privately run online school in Tennessee justifies his proposal to ban such schools.more>>
Thursday, February 7 2013 3:57 PM EST2013-02-07 20:57:05 GMT
Gov. Bill Haslam denies the state lost a case in which DCS must provide the public records of children who died or nearly died after the agency investigated reports they had been abused or neglected.more>>
Gov. Bill Haslam denies the state lost a case in which DCS must provide the public records of children who died or nearly died after the agency investigated reports they had been abused or neglected.more>>
Thursday, February 7 2013 2:16 PM EST2013-02-07 19:16:23 GMT
A bill seeking to guarantee people with handgun-carry permits can store firearms in their vehicles no matter where they are parked is expected to be on the Senate floor early next week.more>>
A bill seeking to guarantee people with handgun-carry permits can store firearms in their vehicles no matter where they are parked is expected to be on the Senate floor early next week.more>>
Thursday, February 7 2013 9:24 AM EST2013-02-07 14:24:55 GMT
State lawmakers told the interim commissioner of the embattled Department of Children's Services that they want to be kept abreast of the agency's internal operations.more>>
State lawmakers told the interim commissioner of the embattled Department of Children's Services that they want to be kept abreast of the agency's internal operations.more>>
