Listen A sometimes emotional Gov. Bill Haslam used his annual speech to the General Assembly and the state of Tennessee to take a victory lap of sorts Monday night. All those controversial ideas, like merit pay and closing government buildings? He says they’re finally paying off.
As Lawmakers Eye Tennessee’s Millions In Surplus, A Warning From The State Comptroller
Listen Don’t blow it. That’s state comptroller Justin Wilson’s advice to lawmakers on how to handle Tennessee’s growing surplus. The warning comes as officials are ramping up work on next year’s budget.
State Rep. Jeremy Durham Stops Short Of Resigning
Listen
Haslam Pulls Reins On Pre-K Expansion
Gov. Bill Haslam has changed his tune regarding pre-Kindergarten programs, in light of a recent study that raises questions about their effectiveness.
As Vouchers Move Toward Reality In Tennessee, Foes Take Aim At Use By Religious Schools
Listen After years of debate, a plan to create Tennessee’s first school voucher program is just steps away from being sent to Gov. Bill Haslam’s desk. But one final battle may be on the horizon — whether to let religious schools take part in the taxpayer-funded program.
Tennessee Democrats Call For Bipartisan Investigation Into Rep. Jeremy Durham
Listen
After Hesitation, Tennessee House Honors Renata Soto
The Tennessee House has approved a resolution honoring a Nashville immigration rights activist.
State Lawmakers Take A Swipe At Tennessee Education Association
Listen The Tennessee Senate has voted to put an end to payroll deductions for union dues for teachers, a move that could hurt the finances of one of the major lobbying groups in the state legislature.
Update: Rep. Durham Stops Short Of Resigning
Updated 1/28/16 at 9:15 a.m. At a Republican caucus meeting this morning at the state Capitol, Rep. Jeremy Durham told his colleagues he’ll step away from caucus activities but won’t step down from the legislature.
#TNLeg Talk: Dealing With Same-Sex Marriage
Listen In this conversation, hear why GOP lawmakers had no appetite for the “Tennessee Natural Marriage Defense Act” and why Democrats sat silent. There’s also discussion of another bill that appears aimed at undermining same-sex marriage in Tennessee. Finally, a chat about the lawsuit filed by the same group that has been getting county commissions […]
On Air - 90.3 WPLN-FM