Nashville Health Care Industry Doesn’t Buy Repeal

In the GOP race for president, “repeal Obamacare” has become a well-worn applause line. But there’s at least one group of card-carrying Republicans abstaining from the cheers – those in Nashville’s health care industry who are finding reform is good for business.

Another traditional school in Nashville is set to become a charter. Education officials say they’ve found a model that works, and now they’re expanding on it.

Persons who promote prostitution could be defined as “violent” under a proposed law working through the Tennessee General Assembly

Teachers and coaches could gather with their students at prayer and religious observances before and after school, under a bill passed by the state House of Representatives today

Tennesseans between 60 and 65 would be added to those who can vote absentee without a doctor’s excuse under a bill passed today in the state House

Top Democrats in Tennessee are attacking Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney ahead of next week’s Super Tuesday elections. And they say a protracted primary battle among Republicans is good for Democrats.

After losing Michigan and Arizona, Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum took his campaign through what he considers more friendly territory in Tennessee. The former Pennsylvania Senator spoke at Belmont University Wednesday night.

Yet another attempt to pass an “open container” law for Tennessee highways has been shot down at the state legislature. It is the sixth year in a row the bill has failed.

A state official says the Davidson County Election Commission broke the law by closing on a Saturday during early voting. Officials say that’s an issue they’ll talk about – after they get through next week’s Super Tuesday election.

Tennessee Lottery officials told state lawmakers today the lottery has had record sales since July. That kicked off questions about whether lottery scholarship awards need to be cut back.