There’s movement in the Tennessee legislature on proposals giving in-state tuition to the children of illegal immigrants and even to undocumented aliens themselves.
Tennessee Republicans Surprise Even Themselves With Tuition Help For Immigrants
Bitter Cold In January Will Mean Higher Power Bills In March
The Tennessee Valley Authority says March electricity bills will increase, due to record demand at the beginning of the year. The agency sold more power, but it also had to pay a premium for coal, natural gas, and uranium.
Tennessee Lawmakers Grabbing Control Of Textbook Commission From Governor
The Tennessee legislature is trying to seize control of the state’s textbook commission over concerns about liberal bias. A bill passed an important hurdle in the Senate today over the objections of the Haslam Administration.
At 102, Reflections On Race And The End Of Life
Rosa Finnegan worked until she was 101. Even now, she says, she’s still learning things about herself. “Even as old as I am,” she says, “you think you’re not prejudiced, but all of a sudden you really find out you are. How stupid I was. ‘Cause before you know it, it’s all over.”
Congressional Candidate Does His Part To Derail Nashville’s ‘Amp’ Plan
It’s looking more doubtful that Nashville will get any financial help from the state to build dedicated bus lanes from East Nashville to West End – a $175 million project known as the “Amp.” The legislature’s Senate Transportation Committee voted Wednesday to block any spending on so-called “bus rapid transit services.”
Eight Cars Fall Into Corvette Museum Sinkhole In Bowling Green, KY
The collapse occurred before 6am Wednesday morning, setting off museum motion detectors. The hole is estimated to be around 40 feet across and 30 feet deep.
The Full-Fat Paradox: Whole Milk May Keep Us Lean
Two recent studies add to the growing evidence that consuming dairy fat may actually fend off weight gain. Experts say it may be time to revisit the assumption that when it comes to dairy, fat free is always best.
Good Girl Suzy Boggus Takes On Ex-Con Merle Haggard
On the surface, Suzy Bogguss doesn’t have any business recording a dozen Merle Haggard songs. But Bogguss and Haggard share a meaningful trait: They’re anything but one-dimensional.
Corker Points To Spring Hill GM Plant In Case Against VW Union
Senator Bob Corker says it wouldn’t make sense for Volkswagen employees to invite the UAW into the Chattanooga plant.
Moderate Republicans Vote To Leave Medicaid Expansion To Tennessee’s Governor
Moderate Republicans may have kept Tennessee’s Governor from having his hands tied regarding Medicaid expansion. They voted with Democrats Tuesday on the powerful Senate Finance Committee to leave the state’s options open.
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