Last night House lawmakers stopped short of a vote to undo the Common Core educational standards, instead passing a less sweeping bill. But some are still hoping for a head-on confrontation with the grade-level benchmarks, which almost every state has adopted.
Lawmaker Wants Immunity For People Rescuing Kids In Hot Cars – And Someday, Pets
A state lawmaker wants to make sure people can’t be sued if they break into a hot car to rescue a child locked inside from heatstroke. If the proposal becomes law, it could provide a framework to one day block lawsuits against people rescuing animals, as well.
Haslam: Less Restrictive Meth Bill Won’t Make A Dent
Governor Bill Haslam wants state lawmakers to do things his way when it comes to tamping down on Tennessee’s meth problem. This week a House subcommittee sidelined Haslam’s proposal to restrict access to the cold medicine used to make meth.
Lawmakers Might Have To Be On Own Dime For A Medicaid Expansion Vote
Republican lawmakers are poised to make the governor get their approval for any deal to expand Medicaid in the state as part of the federal Affordable Care Act. Thursday, Senate Democrats managed to tack on an amendment — if such a vote requires a special session, lawmakers won’t get paid for their time.
Tile Maker Using Tennessee Clay Will Create 300 Jobs At Dickson Plant
A company that makes ceramic floor tiles will build a new plant in Dickson expected to create more than 300 jobs over the next few years. The new facility will be within a short drive of where Mohawk Industries gets some of its raw materials.
Latest School Voucher Proposal Would Include Some Rural Counties
A school vouchers proposal that moved ahead Wednesday in the state legislature may affect some rural districts in addition to Tennessee’s cities. A voucher program would help students in failing public schools pay for private tuition instead.
Governor’s Meth Bill Sidelined; Rival Proposal Moves Ahead
House lawmakers are tussling over exactly how much of the cold medicine used to make meth Tennesseans should be able to buy each year.
Norquist: Tennessee In A Race To Become A Truly No-Income-Tax State
Tennessee is often touted as a state with no income tax—but anti-tax crusader Grover Norquist says that comes with an asterisk, because the state still taxes interest and dividends from investments.
Wine Will Come To Supermarkets, But Not Before Liquor Stores Start Stocking Beer
The bill letting Tennessee grocery stores sell wine is now on its way to the governor, who is expected to sign it. One of the first changes to reach consumers will actually be a piece letting them buy beer in liquor stores.
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