The measure would allow doctors, nurses and insurance companies to refuse procedures that go against their moral or religious beliefs.
Tennessee could lose up to $1B in education funding under bill denying undocumented students
A bill that would allow schools to refuse undocumented students could put Tennessee in violation of the Civil Rights Act.
Tennessee advances a challenge to education rights for immigrant students, despite mounting opposition
A challenge to federal education rights is one step closer to passage, despite mounting pressure from protesters and faith leaders.
As West Tennessee community pressures Ford for promises, lawmakers curb ‘community benefits agreements’
The Tennessee legislature is looking to curb “community benefits agreements” — binding contracts in which corporations work with neighboring residents to address community concerns.
Memphis lawmaker proposes a way around local taxes for developers
Developers could skirt local taxes by making an agreement directly with the state under a new proposal in the Tennessee Senate.
Bill to open more Tennessee wetlands to development advances with legislative amendment
Tennessee lawmakers are considering a bill to remove protections for certain types of wetlands across the state to financially benefit developers.
TN Senate opens the door to deny bail for more Tennesseans
More Tennesseans could be denied bail under a joint resolution advancing in the statehouse. The amendment is one step closer to voters, having passed the state Senate.
Tennessee schools could charge tuition for students without legal status under a bill advancing in the statehouse
Schools could refuse to teach students without legal status, or charge their families tuition, under the bill.
From deportations to health care, state lawmakers are key for much of Trump’s domestic agenda
Federal power only goes so far. State governors and legislatures have wide authority over local law enforcement, schools, health and how cities and counties handle immigration.
TN Republicans want a new public prison, as its private prison asks for more state dollars
Tennessee’s Department of Correction is asking for nearly $7 million in public funds to go toward the state’s for-profit prisons.
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