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  • Education

    Proposed charter schools could still have life after MSCS rejection

    The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board rejected on Tuesday evening, July 26, applications for three charter schools, but the schools could still gain approval by going an alternate route. 

    By Aarron Fleming July 27, 2022
  • State Government

    State’s near-total abortion ban to take effect next month

    The Supreme Court issued its judgment in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Tuesday, initiating the 30-day countdown on Tennessee’s abortion ban.

    By Ian Round July 27, 2022
  • State Government

    TN Republicans show no love for birth control bill

    A bill guaranteeing right to birth control passed in the U.S. House without support of Tennessee Republicans. Having a law on the books would preempt any decision the Supreme Court might make to withhold that right. 

    By Ian Round July 23, 2022
  • State Government

    Lawmakers create process for complaints under K-12 ‘critical race theory’ law

    But they offered no more clarity on what exactly teachers can and can’t say about race and history.

    By Ian Round July 20, 2022
  • State Government

    State Rep. Torrey Harris arrested for theft, assault in Nashville

    Harris was arrested after an argument with his ex-boyfriend. He maintained his innocence and expressed confidence the charges will be dropped.

    By Ian Round July 19, 2022
  • Elections

    Shelby County GOP state office candidates outnumbered, but outspending Democrats

    Democrats have raised more money, but GOP candidates are spending faster and have more cash on hand. That’s due in large part to Brent Taylor’s largely self-financed state Senate campaign.

    By Ian Round July 18, 2022
  • Education

    School vouchers to be implemented immediately, governor says

    “Starting today, we will work to help eligible parents enroll this school year,” Gov. Bill Lee said, “as we ensure Tennessee families have the opportunity to choose the school that they believe is best for their child.”

    By Ian Round July 13, 2022
  • Elections

    Democratic gubernatorial candidates tout personal experience in final primary debate

    Memphis City Councilman JB Smiley Jr., Nashville-based critical-care physician Jason Martin and Memphis activist Carnita Atwater touted their qualifications for Tennessee governor.

    By Shera Avi-Yonah July 12, 2022
  • State Government

    Tennessee Democrats propose abortion protections for rape, incest and trafficking

    In a state legislature with a Republican supermajority emboldened by the reversal of Roe v. Wade, it’s unlikely that these bills — especially one seeking to codify Roe v. Wade — will pass.

    By Ian Round July 12, 2022
  • State Government

    Victims’ families languish as state effort to document civil rights-era crimes stalls

    A 2018 law created the Tennessee Civil Rights Crimes, Information, Reconciliation, and Research Center, but provided no additional funding or staff.

    By Laura Faith Kebede July 08, 2022
  • State Government

    Facing pressure, Biden to sign order on abortion access

    The White House said Biden will speak Friday morning “on protecting access to reproductive health care services.”

    By The Associated Press July 08, 2022
  • State Government

    Advocates push for expanded health care following abortion ruling

    “Tennessee is not prepared to deal with the consequences of more unplanned pregnancies and births,” said state Sen. London Lamar. 

    By Ian Round July 07, 2022
  • Collierville

    Collierville Schools adopts resolution supporting teachers

    The Collierville Board of Education adopted a resolution in a special-called meeting on Thursday. The impetus for the resolution was disparaging remarks against teachers.

    By Abigail Warren July 07, 2022
  • Public Safety

    Gubernatorial candidate calls on local law enforcement to make abortion low priority

    The proposal is a response to the recent ban on abortions in Tennessee following the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

    By Julia Baker July 06, 2022
  • Premium State Government

    How pro-charter school tech billionaires quietly influence state government

    Secrecy. Dark money. Anonymous billionaires. Nonexistent contracts. All affecting our kids’ education. What are the Chiefs for Change doing?

    By Ian Round July 02, 2022
  • State Government

    Special judicial panel to hear Pamela Moses’ petition to vote again

    The three-judge panel, selected by the Tennessee Supreme Court, will oversee Moses’ case to challenge the constitutionality of her permanent disenfranchisement due to a guilty plea to a felony charge in 2015.

    By Julia Baker June 30, 2022
  • State Government

    Free legal clinic on wheels launches for TN clients

    The Tennessee Supreme Court has launched a free legal clinic on wheels called the Justice Bus. The blue sprinter van will mostly travel to rural areas where residents may not have internet access.

    By The Associated Press June 26, 2022
  • Update State Government

    Tennesseans react to Supreme Court decision on abortion

    Responses to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling Friday, June 24, overturning the nearly 50-year old Roe v. Wade decision fall along party lines in Memphis and across Tennessee.

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    Near-total abortion ban takes effect in 30 days, but a ‘heartbeat bill’ could come sooner

    The closest state to Memphis with abortion access? Illinois.

    By Bill Dries, Ian Round, Aisling Mäki June 25, 2022
  • Elections

    Republican leaders tout ‘Truth in Sentencing’ crime bill

    House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Lt. Gov. Randy McNally held a ceremonial signing of the bill at City Hall in Memphis.

    By Bill Dries June 28, 2022
  • State Government

    Republican politicians urge Gov. Lee to reject COVID vaccine for young children

    “Governor, the COVID-19 emergency has long passed in Tennessee,” state Rep. Jason Zachary wrote. “We ask that you direct the Tennessee Department of Health to halt distribution, promotion or recommendation of COVID-19 vaccines for our youngest Tennesseans.”

    By Ian Round June 22, 2022
  • State Government

    Democratic candidates for governor debate health care, guns, teacher pay

    The Democratic candidates in the race are Memphis City Councilman JB Smiley Jr., Nashville-based critical-care physician Jason Martin and Memphis activist Carnita Atwater. 

    By Ian Round June 22, 2022
  • Premium State Government

    From arming teachers to restorative justice, keeping schools safer becomes focus

    Gov. Bill Lee said he’s open to arming teachers, despite evidence that when teachers have guns, the risk of gun violence increases. Restorative justice can’t stop violence on its own, but evidence shows it improves students’ grades and behavior.

    By Ian Round June 20, 2022
  • State Government

    Tennessee Secretary of State arrested for DUI after leaving Bonnaroo

    Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett was arrested for driving under the influence Friday, June 17 after leaving the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Coffee County.

    By Ian Round June 18, 2022
  • Premium State Government

    While other areas quickly fill legislative vacancies, Shelby County has reasons to wait

    Republican-controlled county commissions in other parts of Tennessee have moved fast when state legislative seats open up, appointing replacements in less than a month.

    By Ian Round June 16, 2022
  • State Government

    TN Attorney General asks to reverse order aimed at LGBTQ discrimination

    The USDA announced last month it could stop funding food aid organizations that discriminate on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation.

    By Ian Round June 14, 2022

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