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Republican incumbent Rep. Mike Sparks reelected to House District 49

Rose Gilbert

November 5, 2024

House Republican incumbent Rep. Mike Sparks has defeated immigrant rights activist Luis Mata to be reelected to his seat, which he has held since 2010.   Sparks supports charter schools and the school voucher program, in addition to investing in public schools. He has said that Rutherford County’s overburdened school system has been caused by illegal […]

Filed Under: Election in Depth 2024, Election Live Blog 2024, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: District 49, Luis Mata, Mike Sparks, TIRRC

Tennessee statehouse races to keep an eye on as Election Day approaches

Rose Gilbert

October 31, 2024

As early voting winds down Thursday, here are a few state races to watch this election season.

Filed Under: Election in Depth 2024, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Abortion, Allie Phillips, Bo Mitchell, Bobby Harshbarger, Chad Bobo, gun reform, Jennifer Frensley Webb, Luis Mata, Mike Sparks, Shaundelle Brooks, Tennessee Politics

Irate Tennessee Lawmaker Attacks High Cost Of Textbooks

Chas Sisk

January 20, 2015

State Rep. Mike Sparks calls on legislators to consider alternatives to traditional textbooks.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Education, Mike Sparks, textbooks

What If The UAW Wins At Volkswagen?

Blake Farmer

February 14, 2014

Votes will be tallied late Friday night in the closely-watched union election at Volkswagen’s Tennessee plant. If the United Auto Workers prevail, other foreign-owned auto plants in the South may be looking over their shoulder.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Gary Casteel, Mike Sparks, Nissan, United Auto Workers, Volkswagen

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