A top ally of Bill Haslam is telling Tennessee’s governor to forget about increasing the state’s gas tax next year.
Haslam Ally Says There’s No Chance Of Raising Gas Tax Next Year
Movers & Thinkers #3: Discoverers
There is almost nothing more exhilarating than the feeling of discovering something new — being the first to realize an idea’s potential. This month on the docket, three people whose careers revolve around discovery: Leon Bellan, an engineer at Vanderbilt University who creates artificial blood vessels with a cotton candy machine; Ann Powers, an NPR Music […]
Tennessee Lawmakers Say Danger Of Terrorism Underestimated
Listen State lawmakers scrutinized a plan to let members of the Tennessee National Guard carry their own guns and shared their own fears about terrorism in the second day of hearings on last month’s shooting in Chattanooga. Maj. Gen. Max Haston, the commander of the Tennessee Guard, defended a decision to let soldiers and airmen with state […]
Now That Nashville Approved Local Hiring Mandate, Opponents Rethink How To Stop It
A coalition of construction and business groups is meeting Thursday to discuss how to respond to a new Metro charter amendment.
Movers & Thinkers #3: Discoverers
There is almost nothing more exhilarating than the feeling of discovering something new — being the first to realize an idea’s potential. Featuring mechanical engineer Leon Bellan, NPR music blogger Ann Powers, and serial tech entrepreneur Marcus Whitney.
Pedestrian Safety Measures Launch In Downtown Nashville
Downtown Nashville’s pedestrian safety experiment — featuring an idea known as the “pedestrian scramble” — goes into full effect Tuesday.
Recruiters For Tennessee Guard Wait On Increased Security Before Returning To Storefronts
Listen Recruiters for the National Guard in Tennessee will now be armed, and they won’t return to the state’s seven storefront locations until their commander is satisfied with security.
Tennessee Prison Guards Don’t Get Extra Pay Until 12th Hour Of Overtime
Listen Tennessee’s Department of Correction spent a hearing before the state House of Representatives arguing that a change in overtime policy did not start a massive departure of guards. But in making their case, the department also revealed details that might give employees reason to leave.
Ted Cruz Draws Big Crowds, Hits Conservative Hot Buttons In Tennessee Tour
Listen Texas Sen. Ted Cruz drew overflow crowds in Murfreesboro and Franklin Monday, and the tea party icon didn’t disappoint his conservative audiences, levying attacks on President Obama, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.
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