Gov. Bill Lee is seeking nearly $25 million to treat hepatitis C in prisons over the next year. The contagious liver disease can be serious and spreads through contact with the blood of an infected person.
Gov. Lee Diverts $25M From Voucher Plan To Treat Prisoners With Hep C
Tennessee’s Police Oversight Boards Will Keep Subpoena Power, But With A Check In Place
Listen Police oversight boards in Tennessee will not be completely stripped of the ability to issue subpoenas. But they won’t be able to exercise the power without a little help, according to a compromise reached Monday by state lawmakers.
Tennessee Moves Closer To Imposing Criminal Penalties On Voter Registration Drives
Listen Tennessee volunteer organizations that register people to vote could soon face fines if they turn in too many incomplete forms. Monday’s vote in the House of Representatives puts Tennessee one step closer from being one of the first states to impose criminal penalties on registration drives.
Adrienne Battle Steps In As Interim Superintendent Of Nashville Schools
Adrienne Battle takes over Monday as the interim head of Metro Nashville Public Schools, following last week’s departure of director of schools Shawn Joseph after nearly three years in charge.
Islamic Center Of Nashville Celebrates The Opening Of Its Second Location In Bellevue
Several hundred people were on hand as the Islamic Center of Nashville held a community celebration to show off its new mosque in Bellevue.
The Tri-Star State: Which Of Gov. Bill Lee’s Legislative Proposals Are Faring Better Than Others?
Listen Many of Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s initiatives are making their way through the state legislature, and some are faring better than others. In his first year, the governor’s proposals range from increasing vocational education to faith-based initiatives to implementing a pilot program for school vouchers.
Top Tennessee Democrat Denies Waiting Too Long To Report Allegations Against Rep. Rick Staples
Rep. Mike Stewart, a top Tennessee House Democrat, says he did not delay reporting allegations of sexual harassment made against one of his colleagues. Stewart, who is the House Democratic Caucus Chairman, is being accused by GOP lawmakers of taking too long to report an incident involving Knoxville Democrat Rick Staples.
Tennessee Lawmakers Pass On Medical Marijuana For Another Year
The debate on medical marijuana in the Tennessee General Assembly has been postponed for at least one more year.
Knoxville Rep. Rick Staples Violated Legislature’s Harassment Policy, Committee Finds
Listen A Democratic state representative has been found in violation of the legislature’s sexual harassment policy, but colleagues have stopped short of recommending his removal or any disciplinary action.
Tennessee ‘Fetal Heartbeat Bill’ Likely Not Moving Forward Amid Concerns In Senate
The so-called “fetal heartbeat bill” is likely to not move forward this year in the Tennessee legislature. The Senate Judiciary Committee decided Tuesday evening to send the bill (SB1236/HB77) to summer study.
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