A damning audit from the state comptroller’s office suggests hiring new management at Tennessee State University. This comes after a report released Wednesday saying the university is fiscally irresponsible and plagued with housing shortages.
Lawmakers look for answers to fix issues within DCS after a harsh audit and disturbing allegations
There’s been an outcry for years about the poor living conditions for children in the care of Tennessee’s Department of Children’s Services.
Tennessee’s Department of Children’s Services is failing the state’s most vulnerable kids, a new audit warns
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has found that the Department of Children’s Services is struggling to provide for the state’s most vulnerable kids. The new audit is just the latest evidence of increased scrutiny of the Department’s performance.
Investigation finds Tennessee domestic violence nonprofit retaliated against whistleblower employee
An employee flagged concerns about how crisis calls were handled at the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence.
Mason leaders and Tennessee comptroller reach deal over town’s finances to avert court battle
After concerns from Mason leaders that the town was being set up to fail, an attorney representing Mason says the new agreement puts them in a better position to succeed.
In Mason, a historical pattern of white leaders assuming control of Black towns reemerges
Across the country, at least 19 states have laws allowing them to takeover down-and-out cities. Those laws have been tested in majority-Black towns like Robersonville, North Carolina and Camden, New Jersey.
Nashville judge won’t intervene in the comptroller’s financial takeover of Mason
Mason is a majority Black town with financial woes that dates back to a previous, mostly white administration. Today, the town’s elected officials are mostly Black.
A Nashville judge could step in as the state begins its financial takeover of the town of Mason
A Nashville judge may step in to protect the West Tennessee town of Mason. On Monday, the state comptroller took over its finances — requiring the town to aggressively pay down its debt before paying any other bills each month.
Tennessee businesses begin lining up for special permission to mandate vaccines
A new state law signed Friday is meant to ban Tennessee companies from requiring COVID vaccinations. But businesses are already starting to ask for exceptions that will let them keep mandating vaccines.
Tennessee Comptroller Stepping Down After A Decade Of Fiscal Oversight
Tennessee’s comptroller announced Wednesday he will not seek re-election next year. Justin Wilson has served in the role for 12 years, and has worked with both Republican and Democratic administrations.
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