If the high-speed bus project survives the political hurdles, a greater obstacle could be looming: how to convince bus-wary people to ride.
Six Decades Later, Senator Doug Henry Introduces His Last Bill
The 87-year-old took a moment to dwell on his last contribution to Tennessee law.
House Sinks For-Profit Charter Schools Bill, After Rare Plea From Speaker Harwell
A House committee, spurred on by Speaker Beth Harwell’s urging, sunk a bill that would’ve let for-profit corporations oversee charter schools in Tennessee.
Bill Will Undo Food Requirement at Bars
Bars in Tennessee might soon be able to be just bars. A bill with wide support would remove a requirement that bars sell some amount of food.
Haslam Says VW Incentive Offer Didn’t Hinge On Union Vote
The offer letter said the union vote had to work “to the satisfaction” of state leaders.
In Concession To Opponents, Dean Rolls Back The Amp’s Dedicated Lane
Hours after the announcement, a House committee advanced a bill aimed at the Amp. It now moves to a floor vote.
Sebelius Says Many Thousands Will Go Uninsured Unless Tennessee Expands Medicaid
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius visited Nashville on Thursday and warned that not expanding Medicaid in Tennessee could leave thousands uninsured. Sebelius visited Nashville on Thursday and warned that not expanding Medicaid in Tennessee could leave thousands uninsured.
Tennessean Columnist Gail Kerr Has Died
A native Nashvillian and ‘consummate journalist’, Kerr was with the newspaper for more than 30 years.
Tennesseans Have One Week Left To Sign Up for Health Insurance, Or Wait Until Next Year
If they don’t enroll by then, they’ll face a fine and won’t be able to get insurance until next year.
Tennessee Teacher Sues Gov. Haslam, Commissioner Huffman Over Tying Pay to Test Scores
It is the second such lawsuit the union has filed this month, but the first against top state officials.
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