Bipartisan effort to study DA pay disparities moves forward
A bill to direct a statewide study on pay disparities in district attorney’s offices statewide gains ground and bipartisan support in committee.
Noah McLane
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State Government Randy McNally won’t seek reelection to state Senate
Lt. Gov. Randy McNally served in the Tennessee General Assembly for nearly 50 years.
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State GovernmentHealth insurance crackdown: New laws could help patients and hospitals stand up to unfair policies.
Insurance companies deny claims, use AI, refuse to pay hospitals and limit cancer care, some TN lawmakers say. Now, they’re rising up against the industry.
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State Government Evictions are being livestreamed. One Memphis lawmaker wants to change that
“This bill is about dignity, safety and common sense. Eviction is a legal process — not entertainment content.”
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State Government State House bill lets private businesses, citizens reject same-sex marriage
The Tennessee House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday, Feb. 19, that lets private businesses refuse to recognize same-sex couples.
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State Government General Assembly votes to expand birth control access in Tennessee
Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill that is meant to help patients who may not live near a pharmacy with their birth control.
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State GovernmentTennessee lawmakers pass one-time transfer rule bill for TSSAA athletes
Lawmakers and the TSSAA teamed up to pass a bill to let middle and high school athletes transfer schools once without penalty — with some stipulations.
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State Government Governor wants constitutional ban on state property tax
Tennesseans will vote on an amendment to ban state property taxes this November — even though Tennessee hasn’t imposed the tax since 1949.
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State Government Closing the care gaps: On the Hill, lawmakers advocate for mothers and babies
Advocacy days at Capitol Hill targeted maternal mortality, especially among Black women, and the lack of childcare providers.
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State GovernmentWith Tennessee leading nation in maternal deaths, lawmakers advance mom-focused bills
Moms traditionally get a single day in May. The Tennessee General Assembly is spending a week on bills meant to help moms and kiddos in the Tri-Star State.
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State GovernmentSome pregnant Tennesseans could park in handicap spots if new bill passes
A new bill would allow them to use parking spaces otherwise reserved for people with disabilities.
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State Government RFK Jr. touts administration efforts, makes autism claims in Nashville
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took the stage with state leaders as part of his “Take Back Your Health Tour.”
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State GovernmentNew state budget proposes $80M for Memphis
A new state budget was just introduced, with funds for Memphis, raises for teachers and a reminder that Tennessee has a funding shortfall for infrastructure needs.
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Gov. Bill Lee wants $155 million to fund 20,000 new vouchers
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Elections New bill would bar some Tennesseans from running for Congress
Memphis lawmaker Brent Taylor sponsors a bill to keep naturalized and dual citizens out of party primaries.
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State GovernmentWhat Memphis legislators are focusing on in Nashville
Amid an icy start to the Tennessee General Assembly’s 2026 session, Memphis legislators have already started filing bills to be considered.
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Public SafetyIn Tennessee, thousands have been charged with DUIs, but tested negative for drugs and alcohol
A case against a NASA systems engineer, among others, has raised questions about the Tennessee Highway Patrol and sparked new state legislation on “sober DUIs.”
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State Government‘Memphis is done with excuses': Shelby County DA under the microscope (again)
Two Memphis Republicans are demanding more transparency from entities involved in the Memphis Safe Task Force — and it’s not the federal government.
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State Government As some Tennesseans struggle with rising costs, Senate Dems embark on Affordability Tour
The tour is meant to connect people with local resources that can help in times of financial uncertainty.
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State GovernmentState troopers will remain in Memphis after Task Force leaves
Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel says 100 state troopers will remain in Memphis full-time after the federal Task Force leaves.
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State Government With new pennies not being minted, state issues guidance for local governments
The Comptroller's office released new guidance on pennies following President Donald Trump’s directive to stop minting the coin.
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Health Care‘Largest investment in rural health in Tennessee’s history’ could transform medical care in Shelby County
Shelby County’s metro hospitals were forced to collaborate with rural hospitals as West Tennessee communities lost access to care. But a large federal grant could alleviate some of that pressure.
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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.
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State GovernmentLawmakers 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.
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State GovernmentWith 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.
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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.
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