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Deciding who can and can’t work: Professional licensing boards in Tennessee

Katherine Ceicys

February 11, 2025

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Roughly one in five American workers need a professional license to do their job. Professional licensing boards both grant and can revoke those licenses.

Filed Under: Politics, Programs Tagged With: state law, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, Vanderbilt University Law School

Curious Nashville: Stay back 100 feet? Here’s the truth about dump truck liability on Tennessee roads.

Josey Beavers

January 30, 2023

dump truck warning sign
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You’re driving behind a dump truck — gripping the steering wheel tight and trying to keep back. What happens if a pesky piece of gravel damages your windshield?

Filed Under: Curious Nashville, WPLN News Tagged With: Curious Nashville, state law, transportation

Exploring the Tennessee State Supreme Court

Steve Haruch

January 4, 2023

Tennessee Supreme Court chambers
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In this episode, we take a look at the process for selecting a new justice. We also talk with legal experts about the history of the court, its influence and what makes Tennessee’s judiciary unique. 

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: state law, Tennessee Supreme Court

Tennessee Officials Propose How They’re Going To Enforce The New State Law That Limits Teaching Of Race In Schools

Paige Pfleger

August 2, 2021

Empty desks in a classroom

The Tennessee Department of Education put out proposed rules Monday on a new state law that limits teaching race in schools. It spells out how people can file complaints, and what enforcement of the vague law will actually look like.

Filed Under: Education, Politics Tagged With: Education, Race, state law, tennessee department of education, Tennessee Politics

Mom Charged With Assault For Drug Use Under New Tennessee Law

bobby allyn

July 10, 2014

In response, the American Civil Liberties Union is threatening to sue state officials. Last year, more than 900 newborns were dependent on drugs in Tennessee.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: ACLU, meth, state law

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