Tennessee business interests and physicians cranked up their lobbying efforts behind Governor Bill Haslam’s tort reform proposal last week. WPLN’s Jacqueline Fellows and Joe White discuss the popular Republican who’s pushing back on the bill.
Capitol Hill Conversation: Collective Bargaining Compromise
House Republicans have backed off of stripping Tennessee teachers of their collective bargaining rights. WPLN’s Jacqueline Fellows and Joe White explain the newest proposal.
Sen. Alexander Wants Leaner Education Regulations
A new education task force will look at streamlining state and federal education regulations. At issue is whether students take too many tests.
Capitol Hill Conversation: State of the State
Governor Bill Haslam’s first State of the State speech comes at a difficult time for Tennessee: unemployment is on the rise and federal stimulus money is gone. WPLN’s State Capitol Correspondent Joe White joins Jacqueline Fellows for a preview of the Governor’s speech.
Colleges Not on Board with Guns on Campus
Tennessee is one of at least half a dozen states this year that’s considering allowing concealed guns on college campuses. But, colleges are saying, “no thanks.”
Country Music Hall of Fame Names Newest Members
Reba McEntire has already earned a place among country music’s most respected performers. But now, it’s official. She, along with veteran singer Jean Shephard and songwriter Bobby Braddock are the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Capitol Hill Conversation: History of Teacher’s Collective Bargaining
This week, the Tennessee teachers union is planning a rally at the state capitol to try and stop Republican lawmakers from taking away their collective bargaining rights. WPLN’s state capitol correspondent Joe White and Jacqueline Fellows discuss how the fight in Tennessee is different from what unions may lose in Wisconsin.
Most ICU Patients Return Home With Brain Injury
Hospital patients who go home after a stay in intensive care may leave thinking the worst is over, but 60 to 80 percent are likely going home with a new problem – a brain injury.
Capitol Hill Conversation: Teacher’s Unions in Turmoil over Bill
Tennessee’s teachers’ unions lost their first round with Senate Republicans last week over ending the union’s collective bargaining power. WPLN’s state capitol correspondent Joe White tells Jacqueline Fellows the measure could face a tougher road in the House.
Corker Remains on Senate Banking Committee
U.S. Senate committee assignments were finalized last week.
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