State lawmakers killed a proposal Tuesday to allow medical marijuana. But a bill moved forward that would permit a limited study of medical uses for cannabis oil.
Haslam Ramping Up Defense of Common Core
Haslam is trying to win over skeptical legislators, and asking for help from business leaders.
For Immigrant Families And In-State Tuition, One Proposal Advances While Another Falls
Tennessee senators drew a line Monday, over the cost of college for students whose parents are undocumented immigrants. The Senate voted to let those born in the U.S. pay in-state rates—but sidelined a proposal to help undocumented students born elsewhere.
State Legislators Ask: Will You Promise Not To Hijack This Bill?
There’s a seeming paranoia in the state legislature this spring: Committee chairmen want reassurances—guarantees, even—before they sign off on proposals.
Governor’s Weak Veto Power Will Get Even Weaker If Senate Speaker Has His Way
Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey is looking to keep his options open, in case lawmakers want to override a veto from Governor Bill Haslam. Ramsey wants to schedule a special veto override session, just in case.
Charters Schools Denied By Local Districts Could Soon Turn To State For Approval
The state school board could soon get the power to sign off on new charter schools, if a local district refuses. The state Senate signed off Thursday on the proposal, sought by Nashville’s top lawmaker, House Speaker Beth Harwell.
Senators Reluctantly Sign Off On “Minimum” Meth Bill
State senators are weighing how tough a law they can realistically hope to pass targeting meth. They want to make it harder to get the drug’s key ingredient—the cold medicine pseudoephedrine.
Bill To Allow Guns In Parks Statewide May Be Down, But Not Out
State lawmakers will wait until the end of session to take on a proposal that would let people carry guns in any park across the state, without exceptions. The bill has already passed the Senate, but was postponed Wednesday in the House.
Compromise On Lottery Scholarship Lets Haslam’s Community College Proposal Move Forward
A proposal from the governor called the Tennessee Promise meant to get more students into community colleges got a needed boost Tuesday thanks to a compromise with four-year schools.
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