State Sen. Mark Norris’s nomination to be a federal judge might be in trouble amid scrutiny over his legislative record.
Proper handling or animal abuse? Bill may protect farmers from false claims
The Tennessee Senate has approved requiring video of livestock abuse to be turned over to police within 48 hours.
Model Animal Cruelty Bill May Not Be What It Seems
One of the remaining skirmishes for the Tennessee legislature this year pits agriculture interests and animal rights activists in an effort to block undercover investigations of livestock abuse.
GOP Blocks Campfield’s Welfare-for-Grades Bill
A proposal tying welfare payments to a child’s report card has been pulled from consideration for the year. The bill lost support before coming to a vote on the floor of the Tennessee Senate.
Bill’s Bill or No Bill on School Vouchers
The fate of school vouchers in Tennessee may be decided this week. Governor Bill Haslam has threatened to kill his own proposal if legislators try to change it.