Since the Covenant School shooting, Tennessee has not enacted any new laws to separate people from their guns when they pose a threat.
One year since the Covenant shooting, here’s how private school security has changed in Tennessee
While the legislature hasn’t passed major gun reform, it did approve millions in state funds for security, including dedicated funds for private schools.
Metro Finance will release long-held arts funding, but will temporarily take over the Metro Arts budget
Nashville artists and arts organizations that have been waiting for months to receive half the grant money promised by Metro Arts in 2023 finally have reason to be hopeful. However, serious questions remain about the future of arts funding in the city.
Tennessee Senate advances nearly $2 billion business tax cut, refund to prevent lawsuit
The Tennessee Senate has approved a nearly $2 billion tax and refund for businesses, a proposal designed to prevent threats of a potential lawsuit. However, critics warn the so-called solution was rushed without being properly vetted and shrouded in mystery.
How a proposed easing of federal immigration policy could help one Nashville tech company
The Federal Department of Labor is considering an expansion of its Schedule A program. This would make it easier for science and technology companies, including some in Middle Tennessee, to sponsor immigrant employees for permanent residency in the U.S.
Tennessee stalls a bill that would increase penalties for transporting undocumented immigrants
Legislation filed in Tennessee’s statehouse would increase the penalty for people that give a ride to an undocumented immigrant.
A compromise on TSU’s board has emerged. Will it make it to the governor’s desk?
Dueling proposals to change the membership of Tennessee State University’s board of trustees are advancing in the legislature. It’s unclear which version of the plans will win out.
Tennessee lawmakers want more oversight of juvenile detention. The Department of Children’s Services is pushing back.
New legislation would shift enforcement power to an independent agency after a WPLN and ProPublica investigation found that a Knoxville detention center was illegally locking kids alone in cells.
Extension of Tennessee’s statute of limitations for sexual assault civil court cases goes to governor’s desk
Victims of sexual assault in Tennessee will soon get more time to receive financial compensation. Current state law allows a victim of sexual assault one year to pursue civil action. A bill heading to the desk of Gov. Bill Lee would extend that time frame to three years.
Medicaid offices — including TennCare — target dead people’s homes to recoup their health care costs
Congressional scrutiny and recent investigations are raising questions about a practice that targets dead people’s homes to recoup health care costs.
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