There are 8 articles by Noah McLane :

• January 2026

  • State Government

    ‘We’re sending a very strong message': TN Republicans unveil sweeping immigration legislation

    State Republicans announced a slate of legislation intended to combat illegal immigration into Tennessee, while opponents decried the agenda. 

    By Noah McLane January 15, 2026
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    State Government

    Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill with affordability, immigration on the mind

    Scrapping grocery taxes, cracking down on immigration and more: Lawmakers are back in the state Capitol in Nashville. Here’s what each party plans to prioritize. 

    By Noah McLane January 13, 2026
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    State Government

    With food banks strained, Tennessee passes on federal help that would feed far more children

    Gov. Bill Lee declines to sign up for federal food assistance program, shifts focus to state-funded solutions.

    By Noah McLane January 12, 2026
  • State Government

    State lawmaker files bill to keep ICE out of schools, churches

    Gabby Salinas filed a bill to block ICE from schools and churches following a fatal shooting in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Jan. 7.

    By Noah McLane January 09, 2026
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    State Government

    What Memphians can expect in the 2026 TN General Assembly

    School takeover, immigration and access to contraceptives are set to dominate the 2026 Tennessee General Assembly. Here's what Memphians should know ahead of the gavel.

    By Noah McLane January 06, 2026
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    State Government

    New year, new laws: Tennessee legislation that takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026

    Changes to immigration, cannabis regulation and changes to retirement are among the new laws beginning in 2026.

    By Noah McLane January 04, 2026

• December 2025

  • State Government

    Tennessee Democratic leader urges cannabis reform following Trump executive order

    The Tennessee Democratic Senate leader said the federal government is “moving in the right direction” regarding President Donald Trump's executive order reclassifying cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance.

    By Noah McLane, The Associated Press December 18, 2025
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    Education

    New rule could cut world language requirements in half for Tennessee high schoolers

    There are only six states that require a foreign language to graduate, and Tennessee is one of them. 

    By Noah McLane December 09, 2025