Opening or expanding a new hospital in Tennessee just got a bit easier. State law requires health systems to prove their new facilities are needed. But this week lawmakers updated those rules, in part because of hospital closures in rural communities.
Nonpartisan Voting Group Asks Tennessee Legislators To Make Redistricting More Transparent Than Required
Tennessee is one of the few states that doesn’t have to get public feedback during redistricting, but nonpartisan voting groups are asking lawmakers to listen anyway.
Senate Wraps Up Legislative Session With Song
In the middle of a grueling debate on the state legislature’s final day, lawmakers took a recess — and broke into song.
Tennessee Legislature Adjourns After Passing A Final Flurry Of Bills
Tennessee’s General Assembly passed several last-minute measures on Wednesday night before adjourning for the year. The measures touch high-interest subjects, including unemployment, constitutional challenges to state laws and the lessons taught in public schools
A New Legal Process Will Strip Power From Nashville Judges To Rule In State Constitutional Cases
The state legislature has approved a dramatically different approach to handling lawsuits that challenge the constitutionality of Tennessee laws. If approved by the governor, the move would strip power from judges in Davidson County, who have long handled such cases.
Tennessee’s Incremental Medical Marijuana Expansion Headed To Governor For Signature
A bill that would raise the allowable level of THC in cannabis oil is heading to Tennessee’s governor’s desk.
Tennessee House Votes To Restrict Teaching About Racial Inequality
The Tennessee House has approved a bill aimed at limiting what teachers can say about racial inequality in public schools. The measure comes amid a conservative furor over “critical race theory” and discussions of last summer’s protests over social justice.
Tennessee On Track To Raise Allowable THC Levels In Cannabis Oil
The Tennessee legislature is making a last-minute push to expand cannabis access in the state, ever so slightly.
Anti-Protest Measure Withdrawn After Pushback Over Immunity For Drivers Who Strike Demonstrators
Tennessee lawmakers have set aside a measure that Republicans and Democrats said would’ve had a chilling effect on public protests.
Protesters in Tennessee May Soon Face Steep Fines, Loss Of Voting Rights For Blocking Roadways
Tennessee protestors could face harsher punishments for blocking roadways. One bill, HB 513/SB 843, would raise the offense of obstructing traffic during demonstrations to a felony. Opponents of the bill are concerned of the chilling effect this could have on the state’s freedom of assembly.
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