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Tennessee’s political parties watched this week as legislators debated a bill that takes away some of their power over primary elections. The issue is complicated and sparked heated debate. WPLN’s Jacqueline Fellows and State Capitol Correspondent Joe White explain what legislators are trying to do.

A task force working on future of the Tennessee State Fairgrounds met last night for the first time.

Tennessee’s registry of adult sex offenders has been around since 1995. State legislators are considering a bill that would make 14-18 year olds register, too. WPLN’s Jacqueline Fellows and state capitol correspondent Joe White discuss the juvenile sex offender registry bill.

Tennessee legislators are considering a fundamental change in the way child custody and visitation is divvied up between parents. The “equal time” bill would split a child’s time 50-50. WPLN’s Jacqueline Fellows and state capitol correspondent Joe White discuss the details of the bill.

A strict new law requiring first-time DUI offenders to pass a breathalyzer test to start their cars cleared a legislative hurdle last week. WPLN’s Joe White and Jacqueline Fellows discuss why there’s a push to pile another penalty on first timers.

All schools say they want parents to have a hand in their child’s education. Nashville’s newest charter school goes so far as to require parents get involved, engaged, and inside the school’s building. But enforcing that requirement is a struggle. As our series on charter schools continues, WPLN’s Jacqueline Fellows has this story.

Tennessee Republicans expect a boost from Tea Party enthusiasm building in the state.

A private psychiatric hospital near Fort Campbell says 40 percent of its patients are active duty soldiers.

Taxpayers with certain investment accounts are getting a break next year.