The Tennessee General Assembly approved a $60 billion budget Wednesday, as federal funding cuts put a large portion of that money at risk.
Tennessee lawmakers react to Donald Trump’s guilty verdict
Republicans are reiterating their support for former President Donald Trump after a New York jury found him guilty on all counts in a history-making criminal case.
Feds want to shield medical records as Tennessee proposes travel bans for minor’s reproductive care
Lawmakers are working to crack down on adults who support minors seeking abortion or gender-affirming care at the same time that federal officials are considering additional protections for medical records.
Tennessee Senate advances nearly $2 billion business tax cut, refund to prevent lawsuit
The Tennessee Senate has approved a nearly $2 billion tax and refund for businesses, a proposal designed to prevent threats of a potential lawsuit. However, critics warn the so-called solution was rushed without being properly vetted and shrouded in mystery.
Tennessee House Speaker blames Senate inaction during special session for death of Belmont student. The Senate disagrees.
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton says the Senate’s refusal to pass mental health legislation during special session played a factor in the fatal shooting of Belmont University student Jillian Ludwig. Senators on both sides of the aisle refute the claim and look to pass laws to prevent future tragedies.
State adds appointed officials to board overseeing Nashville’s convention center
Gov. Bill Lee signed legislation last week to change the makeup of the Music City Center’s board of directors. The change added three state officials to the board: the comptroller of the treasury, secretary of state, and state treasurer.
Tennessee’s governor says he wants to ‘minimize the politics’ between the state and Nashville, after a legislative session full of bills targeting the city
Republicans in the General Assembly unhappy with Nashville’s elected leaders made their displeasure known throughout this year’s legislative session. They passed measures to cut Metro Council in half, change the makeup of Nashville’s sports and airport authorities, and disband the community oversight board.
With calls for gun reform growing louder, Tennessee GOP is deferring legislative action and targeting three Dems with expulsion
As calls from students and other local gun reform activists intensify, Tennessee lawmakers are deferring action on gun legislation. And three Democratic legislators who’ve been outspoken advocates for change could now be expelled from office.
State tempers bill stripping special taxes tied to Nashville’s convention center
State Republicans have dialed back an attempt to defund Nashville’s convention center. But there’s a catch. They’re talking about giving the state more control over the convention center’s spending.
Tennessee Democrats want tighter gun policy after Covenant School shooting; Republicans say don’t politicize it
After Monday’s mass shooting at Covenant School, Tennessee Democrats are calling on their Republican counterparts to limit access to guns. But Republicans do not want to talk about it.
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