Lawmakers in many states have proposed backing out of Common Core, but at this point that might not be realistic in Tennessee. There are also bills that would keep the state out of the test that comes with it.
Opponents May Try To Blunt Common Core By Withdrawing From Its Test
Could Tennessee GOP Lawmakers Approve In-State Tuition For Undocumented Students?
More than a dozen states offer in-state tuition to undocumented students. Could Tennessee be next? A Republican lawmaker from Chattanooga is sponsoring legislation to do just that.
How Dogs Read Our Moods: Emotion Detector Found In Fido’s Brain
Anyone who’s had MRI knows how hard it is to lie motionless. But the dogs that participated in this brain-scanning experiment aced the test. Maybe the treats did it.
Close Enough To Taste: Wine-In-Grocery-Stores Bill Passes House
The bill to let Tennessee grocery stores sell wine is now closer than it’s ever been to passing. The measure cleared the state House Thursday, and could be on its way to the governor for a signature by next week.
Online Doctor Ratings About As Useful As Those For Restaurants
More than half of people surveyed said ratings of doctors on the Web helped them pick which physician to see. Yet many ratings are based on only a few patient reviews, which can skew the results.
Metro Council Members Want More Sidewalks Before Building $15 Million Pedestrian Bridge
Mayor Karl Dean’s planned pedestrian and cycling bridge faced a setback on Tuesday. The Metro Council voted to put off acquiring land for the $15 million project downtown. It‘s not clear when the Council will revisit the plan.
The Lawmaker Quarterbacking The Governor’s Voucher Proposal Isn’t Negotiating
The state senator tasked with passing Gov. Bill Haslam’s school voucher proposal says he’s not in negotiations with a lawmaker pushing for a more expansive version. Any voucher program would divert state education dollars to help poor families afford tuition at private schools.
Google Fiber Would Speed Up Internet In Nashville, But Probably Not 100x Faster
Google announced nine possible cities for expansion of Google Fiber, and one is Nashville. But is it really as fast as they say?
Tennessee Legislature Tells Schools It’s OK for Kids To Talk About Religion
Tennessee lawmakers say teachers and principals need to know it’s ok to talk about religion in school. While federal law already permits it, legislators are working on a proposal to confirm what’s allowed.
Maybe Wedding Photographers In Tennessee Can Already Refuse To Work With Gay Couples
A proposal giving businesses such as wedding photographers a legal way to refuse service to gay couples has been shelved for the year in the Tennessee legislature. The sponsor says it may be redundant.
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