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.
Noah McLane
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December 2025
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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.
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January 2026
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State GovernmentNew 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.
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State GovernmentWhat 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.
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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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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 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 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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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 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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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 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 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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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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February 2026
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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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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 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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