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.
How TN Republicans could overturn a landmark SCOTUS immigration case
Tennessee schools would be able to refuse undocumented students, under a new proposal from Republican leaders in the statehouse. The measure goes against U.S. Supreme Court precedent by design.
Tennessee passes sweeping immigration law to support Trump’s mass deportations
Gov. Bill Lee wants to create a new state division to enforce immigration laws, mirroring a push from President Donald Trump to expel migrants.
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