The bill was one of two bills the U.S. Chamber of Commerce lobbied for that passed the House on Wednesday.
Effort To Reduce ‘Hall Tax’ On Investment Income Fades Away In Committee
Clarksville Senator Mark Green’s plan would’ve still collected the portion of the tax that goes to local governments.
Gov. Bill Haslam’s Voucher Bill Pulled Again
The bill’s failure comes in the face of heavy lobbying from national education reform groups like StudentsFirst and the American Federation for Children.
Will A License Help Distinguish Hemp from Weed?
Under a proposal, growers will have to get certified seeds and a growing permit from the state’s Department of Agriculture.
Google Fiber Starts To Examine Nashville’s Utility Poles
One of the things the city has to show is that Google will have access to existing utility poles.
Plan To Give Teachers, State Employees More Pay Dies In The House
After giving a heartfelt eight-minute pitch on the House floor, Rep. Hill withdrew his plan.
Fate Of Nashville’s Amp May Hinge On Small Panel Of State Lawmakers
With the two chambers split, the bill will likely end up in the hands of a conference committee – with three members from the Senate and three from the House.
Republican Floats Compromise To Salvage Teacher Pay Raises
In a meeting with his fellow GOP lawmakers, Rep. Matthew Hill proposed to do a combination of things to boost pay, including re-allocated some money and counting on additional tax revenue next year.
If Nashville’s Amp Becomes A Reality, Who Will Ride It?
If the high-speed bus project survives the political hurdles, a greater obstacle could be looming: how to convince bus-wary people to ride.
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