More Tennesseans could be denied bail under a joint resolution advancing in the statehouse. The amendment is one step closer to voters, having passed the state Senate.
Tennessee passes sweeping immigration law to support Trump’s mass deportations
Gov. Bill Lee wants to create a new state division to enforce immigration laws, mirroring a push from President Donald Trump to expel migrants.
‘Never been tested’: Inside arguments on whether Covenant School shooting records should be public
A Nashville judge will soon decide whether writings left by the Covenant School assailant will be released to the public. The two-day hearing in Davidson County Chancery Court wrapped Wednesday afternoon.
Lawsuit over Covenant School assailant’s writings will be heard in April
A Chancery Court judge has set the dates for the lawsuit related to the release of the Covenant School assailant’s writings.
Covenant School parents will have a say in whether the assailant’s writings are released
The Covenant School, church, and its parents can now submit evidence and testimony in the case.
The Covenant School shooting investigation is ongoing, says Metro law director, as several lawsuits seek to release the assailant’s writings
The Tennessee Firearms Association, The Tennessean newspaper and a state lawmaker are suing to make the assailant’s writings public, but parents argue they should not be released.
Gov. Bill Lee, in pivot, to sign order strengthening background checks, calls for red flag law
Gov. Bill Lee is calling on the Tennessee legislature to pass a law that would restrict people who pose a threat to themselves or others from having access to guns. But while he is the chief of command in the state, if lawmakers aren’t on board, it won’t happen.
Immigrant Families Benefiting From New Tennessee Tuition Law: Maybe 0
Starting this fall, students with undocumented parents will be able to get in-state tuition at Tennessee universities and community colleges. The Republican legislature was commended for making overtures to the immigrant community. But the gesture might have been only symbolic.
Tennessee Republicans Surprise Even Themselves With Tuition Help For Immigrants
There’s movement in the Tennessee legislature on proposals giving in-state tuition to the children of illegal immigrants and even to undocumented aliens themselves.
For-Profit Charters Plowing Path to Tennessee
State law requires that Tennessee charter schools be run by non-profit organizations. But there’s a last-minute push in this session of the legislature to allow for-profit charter operators.
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