As a result of Obamacare’s online insurance marketplace, more than 9,000 Tennesseans have been *redirected to the state’s Medicaid program known as TennCare. The agency expected a surge of signups, but it didn’t anticipate quite this many.
Obamacare May Usher More Patients Into TennCare Than First Thought
Drugs Said To Drive Up Costs In Several Tennessee Budget Hearings; Governor Unsure As To Why Now
Governor Bill Haslam says it’s hard to pin down exactly what’s behind an apparent uptick of drug abuse costing the state money.
Why Are So Many More TN Kids In Foster Care? DCS Chief Blames Drugs
The number of children in Tennessee’s foster care system is back near 8,500, up from a low of 7,000 four years ago. And according to the Department of Children’s Services, illegal drug-use is largely to blame.
Dickson Arts And Education Facility Donated Outright To West Tennessee College
The Renaissance Center in Dickson is changing hands and becoming a place to earn a four-year college degree.
Coffee Maker Cooking: Brew Up Your Next Dinner
Dust off that old Mr. Coffee! We’ve stumbled upon a wacky use for classic coffee makers: Cook a three-course meal for one. From poached salmon and pumpkin soup to steamed broccoli and couscous, the possibilities are endless. But why in the world would anyone want to cook this way?
TN Regulators Back Off Payday Lenders With Good Track Records
Payday lenders who haven’t been giving the state any trouble will now go longer between visits from examiners. State regulators are trying to find a more efficient* way to conduct annual reviews as alternative lending grows.
TN Colleges That Train Teachers Feel Pressure To Admit Higher Scoring Students
Tennessee may soon nudge colleges which train future teachers toward tougher average entry requirements.
VW Labor Leader Doesn’t Calm TN Governor’s Union Fears
After finally meeting in person with Volkswagen’s top labor official, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam remains just as fearful of the United Auto Workers organizing at the company’s Chattanooga plant.
No Need To Build Alabama Nuclear Plant—Not Even Using Nashville Businessman’s Money
The Tennessee Valley Authority says an unfinished nuclear plant in Alabama will likely stay that way. Not only has TVA stopped work at the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant, it’s also turned down an offer from a Nashville financier to finish the project with private money.
Obamacare Reversal Lets Blue Cross Decide Whether 66K Policies Continue
It will be left to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee to decide on extending 66,000 policies that were set to expire.
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