Listen The Tennessee House of Representatives will vote on a measure that would require abortion providers to offer women ultrasounds before the procedure. It’s a watered-down version of a more controversial proposal that stalled out last year, but it is nonetheless drawing criticism.
Tennessee Lawmakers Hope To Set Tone For This Year’s Gun Debate With A Rare Show Of Bipartisanship
Listen Tennessee lawmakers are preparing for another season of debate over gun legislation. But they’re trying to get off on a better foot: by coming together on one measure they can agree on.
What The Tennessee Budget Tells Us About Gov. Haslam’s Priorities For His Last Year
Listen Governor Bill Haslam has started trying to sell lawmakers on the last budget of his tenure. And while that may have been overshadowed by Nashville drama developing a few blocks from the capitol, the numbers the budget contains can say something about this session’s legislative priorities.
Haslam Administration Hopes Its Latest Request For Megasite Funds Will Seal A Deal
Listen Gov. Bill Haslam is asking state lawmakers for another $30 million for the Memphis Regional Megasite — a little less than half of what top officials say is needed to complete the sprawling industrial park along Interstate 40 in West Tennessee. But officials say that could be enough to clear away the biggest stumbling block […]
Mayor Megan Barry Apologizes For Extramarital Affair: ‘I Made A Mistake’
Nashville Mayor Megan Barry disclosed an extramarital affair with the head of her security detail on Wednesday and publicly apologized after mounting media inquiries about the sudden retirement of police Sgt. Rob Forrest.
Sen. Lamar Alexander Talks Health Care, Immigration and Copyright
Listen Congress has been deeply divided along party lines. But Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander believes it can come together — on legislation dealing with health insurance, immigration and music copyright. The Republican lawmaker has been working with Democrats on all three issues. He spoke with Nashville Public Radio’s Chas Sisk about those efforts.
Broad Support For Pre-K, Raising Teacher Pay As Gubernatorial Candidates Talk Education
Preschool programs and raising the pay for teachers both got votes of confidence, as five of the major candidates for governor lined up at Belmont University Tuesday night to discuss education.
Election Officials Reassure Worried Lawmakers That Tennessee’s Voting Records Are Secure
Listen Tennessee’s top election officials tried to allay fears that the state’s voting records are vulnerable to hacking, even as they acknowledged there’s a significant risk that outside groups could try to disrupt future elections.
Top Tennessee Lawmaker’s Nomination To Federal Bench In Doubt, After Groups Scour Record
State Sen. Mark Norris’s nomination to be a federal judge might be in trouble amid scrutiny over his legislative record.
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