Nonprofits around the country face a potential double whammy at year’s end with possible cuts to government grants paired with caps on charitable gift deductions. Nashville charities are being told to plan accordingly.
Nonprofit Chief: Fundraise Now
Districts Solicit Security Concerns after Newtown Tragedy
School districts across Middle Tennessee say they welcome input about their safety procedures following Friday’s mass shooting in Connecticut.
In Wake of Newtown Shooting, Metro Reviewing Crisis Plans
Metro Nashville Schools are double-checking safeguards after today’s tragic mass-shooting in Connecticut. MNPS prepares with emergency responders, and says each school keeps a crisis plan up to date. In a statement Metro says psychologists and social workers are available – and that being with friends and teachers in school can help children regain a sense […]
Six Memphis Schools Added to State Turn-Around Effort
The state will take control of six more schools in Memphis, and try to turn them around after years of dismal test scores. The move doubles the number of schools in Tennessee’s Achievement School District.
TN Senators Speak Up as GOP Reps Keep Options Open
Its no surprise Tennessee’s senators are the ones going out on a limb and talking specifics about what they could live with in a fiscal cliff deal. A Vanderbilt political science professor says they won’t be the ones making a tough vote.
Deployment Revolving Door Spins at Fort Campbell
A 747 carrying more than a hundred soldiers touched down at Fort Campbell Thursday after a nine-month tour in Afghanistan. The homecoming ceremony occurred as other units on post are making final preparations to deploy.
Tough Times at Teachers’ Union as Director Retires
The longtime director of the Tennessee Education Association is retiring. It’s the second big departure this month at the state’s largest teacher’s union. Director Al Mance is leaving TEA, on the heels of lobbyist Jerry Winters. Their exits come at a difficult time for the organization.
Audit Uncovers Purchasing Problems at NES
A new audit from the State Comptroller takes Nashville Electric Service to task for some of its financial practices.
HCA Exec: Raise Retirement Age, Don’t Cut Medicare Hospital Payments
Executives at Nashville-based HCA think raising the retirement age is better than making cuts in Medicare payments to hospitals. Both ideas are in play, as Congressional leaders and the President negotiate to avoid the so-called “fiscal cliff.”
Democrats Keep Top Leaders in Place
Democrats in the Tennessee House will stick with the status quo when it comes to their leaders.
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