The rules call for an annual permit, that drivers pass background checks and obtain the same insurance as any other taxi service. Furthermore, the companies will being subject to random inspections.
Tennessee Teachers’ Union Calls On Governor To Boost Pay
Tennessee ranks near the bottom in the nation for teacher pay. Haslam has said that before he leaves office he wants Tennessee to earn the title of “fast-improving” in salaries.
Bridgestone Tower Deal Advances To Final Vote Despite Education Funding Concerns
Three of the city’s nine school board members say the Bridgestone dead sets a “terrible precedent for future relocations.”
Haslam Will Not Support Repealing Tennessee’s Only Tax On Personal Income
Some retirees and conservative interest groups like Americans for Prosperity argue that the 6 percent tax on investment income punishes those who are living off of investments and those who have saved for retirement.
Bridgestone Officials Have Eyes Set On A Direct Flight To Japan From Nashville
Avoiding airport connections in places like Chicago and Dallas would, in the CEO’s estimate, make doing business a little easier.
Tennessee Agencies Are Spending ‘A Huge Amount Of Money’ To Store Emails For Lawsuits
Tennessee state agencies are spending millions of dollars on email storage, in many cases because of court orders aimed at ensuring that potential lawsuit evidence isn’t being hidden or destroyed.
Family Of Inmate Who Died Three Hours After Being Arrested Sues Sheriff’s Office For Negligence
Attorney Bryan Moseley, who is representing the Jones family, said the suit is seeking the statutory maximum, which is $300,000.
Guards At Juvenile Facilities To Be Armed With Stun Guns, Pepper Spray
The Department of Children’s Services is planning to equip guards with stun guns and pepper spray in its juvenile detention centers, where currently guards who oversee youth are unarmed.
Judge Refuses To Dismiss Lawsuit Challenging Tennessee’s Use Of The Electric Chair
In August, attorneys representing ten death row inmates sued the state alleging the electric chair is “cruel and unusual punishment.”
Gov. Haslam Will Lead Republican Governors Association, Replacing Chris Christie
The RGA’s role is to try to forge consensus among the state’s top Republicans and also to raise money for the party.