The state capitol draws a lot of interest, provides public tours, and has prompted several questions to Curious Nashville.
House Speaker Cameron Sexton talks roadways, abortion, crime and more
The 113th General Assembly kicked off last week and to get a preview of what to expect WPLN’s Political Reporter Blaise Gainey sat with Crossville Republican Cameron Sexton who’s been elected to another term as House Speaker.
A top Republican lawmaker files legislation to downsize the Metro Council
A proposal filed Monday would cut the Nashville Metro Council in half — from 40 members to 20. Supporters of the bill believe reducing the council would make it more efficient.
At the Statehouse: What to expect during the Tennessee Legislature’s 2023 session
Infrastructure, exceptions to Tennessee’s abortion law and funding for the Department of Children’s Services are expected to be top issues this session.
How do Andy Ogles’ constituents feel about his votes against Kevin McCarthy? We asked two.
Hardline Republicans — including Nashville Congressman-elect Andy Ogles — won’t back California Republican Kevin McCarthy for speaker. Ogles’ supporters are divided on the tactic.
Tennessee’s newest congressman, Andy Ogles, joins hardline Republicans voting against Kevin McCarthy
In his first act as Nashville’s new 5th District Congressman, Andy Ogles joined hardline Republicans voting against Kevin McCarthy to be the next speaker of the U.S. House.
These new laws are taking effect in Tennessee on Jan. 1, 2023
More than 20 new laws take effect in the new year. From creating new sales tax exemptions for farmers to giving relatives of foster children extra money to assist in caregiving, here are a few highlights.
There are more women serving in state legislatures than ever before, but Tennessee is going in the opposite direction
Tennessee ranks near the bottom in gender diversity in its legislature.
Lawmakers want answers after TVA imposes rolling blackouts on customers during winter storm
As if dealing with freezing temperatures and frozen pipes weren’t enough, Middle Tennessee also had to endure intermittent power outages over the weekend, leaving customers and lawmakers frustrated.
Rolling blackouts, bone-chilling cold, and now bursting pipes for the holidays in Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee has been below freezing since last week, with temps at times dropping into single digits. The frigid weather has caused major problems with electricity, travel and now, water service in Nashville and the region.
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