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  • Update State Government

    State Dept. of Health simplifies booster eligibility

    If federal guidance on who needs a booster shot seems complicated and long, the state commissioner of health shortens it to two words: “should” and “may.”

    By Jane Roberts September 29, 2021
  • State Government

    Robinson takes stand, denies charges, says she was ‘dragged through the mud’

    Katrina Robinson testified Tuesday, Sept. 28, in the federal wire fraud and embezzlement case against her. 

    By Yolanda Jones September 28, 2021
  • State Government

    Here’s who can get a COVID-19 booster shot in TN

    Some groups may get a booster dose, while other groups should get it, state health officials said. 

    By Ian Round September 27, 2021
  • State Government

    Teachers skeptical of summer learning camps’ ‘promising results’

    Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn announced good news last week — new summer literacy and math programs were a statewide success, with students seeing significant progress. But, some teachers and Democrats questioned the results, saying it’s too early to celebrate the data.

    By Ian Round September 27, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Elected officials react to Collierville shooting

    Some of the reaction called for an immediate look at the causes of such violence as part of a national debate while others called for supporting those grieving from the loss of life, at least for now.

    By Bill Dries September 27, 2021
  • State Government

    Opposing anonymous child abuse reports, witnesses accuse DCS of ‘tyranny’

    While some say anonymity provides safety for those at risk of retaliation, the witnesses told emotional stories of the state taking their children away, based on false, anonymous reports.

    By Ian Round September 22, 2021
  • State Government

    Proposed legislation would prevent anonymous reports of child abuse

    A bill that some fear could have a chilling effect on reporting child abuse is back in the Tennessee General Assembly.

    By Ian Round September 20, 2021
  • Premium State Government

    Biden order prompts debate about liberty

    The Biden administration’s recent announcements regarding COVID-19 vaccines have set up a challenge with conservative states like Tennessee and raise legal questions. 

    By Ian Round September 20, 2021
  • State Government

    McNally appoints Senate redistricting committee with Akbari as co-chair

    Lt. Gov. Randy McNally (R-Oak Ridge) Friday, Sept. 17, appointed seven senators to an ad-hoc committee on redistricting. State Sen. Raumesh Akbari (D-Memphis) is one of two Democrats and will serve as one of two co-chairs. 

    By Ian Round September 17, 2021
  • Premium State Government

    State leaders, advocates respond to ruling against abortion ban

    Days after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a restrictive abortion ban, with the U.S. Supreme Court declining to intervene, an important decision came down from another court that invalidated a similar law signed last year by Gov. Bill Lee.

    By Ian Round September 16, 2021
  • Education

    Ruling in mask opt-out expected before restraining order ends Friday

    Compromise possible but lawyers say it’s more likely restraining order will be extended.

    By Jane Roberts September 15, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Lawmakers hear suggestions to ‘refine’ bail system

    Prosecutors, sheriffs, judges, criminal justice reform advocates and others testified to a General Assembly committee on the money bail system Monday, Sept. 13. But lawmakers leaned more to small changes than sweeping reform.

    By Ian Round September 13, 2021
  • Public Safety

    State, county sheriffs’ departments promote victim notification service

    The Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday morning their expanded marketing campaign for their Tennessee SAVIN (Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification) system. 

    By Julia Baker September 13, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Trial of state Sen. Katrina Robinson set to begin

    State Sen. Katrina Robinson’s federal trial on theft and fraud charges is slated to begin Monday, Sept. 13, in Memphis.

    By Yolanda Jones September 13, 2021
  • State Government

    Mask-optional policies hurt children with asthma, diabetes, lawyers argue

    A ruling is expected before the temporary restraining order expires on Sept. 17.

    By Jane Roberts September 09, 2021
  • Premium Shelby County

    Redistricting begins, with big implications for shrinking Memphis

    The redistricting process formally began Wednesday, Sept. 8, with a bipartisan state House committee hearing public input and approving guidelines. Memphis is likely to lose seats in the General Assembly.

    By Ian Round September 08, 2021
  • Elections

    City Council member JB Smiley enters governor’s race

    The first-term City Council member claims the numbers are there to first win the August statewide primary and then the November general election. That’s despite no Democrat winning statewide office in Tennessee in 15 years.

    By Bill Dries September 08, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    JB Smiley Jr. ready to take his shot at being governor

    Memphis Councilman JB Smiley Jr. plans to run for governor of Tennessee. 

    By Bill Dries September 08, 2021
  • State Government

    Federal rent assistance flowing much faster locally than at state level

    The Tennessee Housing Development Agency has spent less than 5% of its federal rental assistance money. In Memphis and Shelby County, where high poverty and low homeownership make the need much more urgent, that number is more than 60%.

    By Ian Round September 05, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Judge denies change of venue request for Robinson trial

    State Sen. Katrina Robinson was indicted last year and charged with theft and embezzlement involving government programs and wire fraud.

    By Yolanda Jones September 07, 2021
  • Education

    Judge overrules Gov. Bill Lee in opt-out policy

    Shelby County is ordered to enforce its universal mask mandate in all schools. 

    By Jane Roberts September 08, 2021
  • Public Safety

    Prosecutors in Katrina Robinson case ask judge to move trial out of Memphis

    Federal prosecutors file a motion to move Sen. Katrina Robinson’s Sept. 13 hearing out of Memphis, alleging that Robinson’s recent media interviews and social media posts could taint the jury pool. 

    By Yolanda Jones September 02, 2021
  • City of Memphis

    Lee sticks to pandemic strategy even as state leads U.S. in COVID cases per capita

    As more than a third of new COVID cases are among children, Lee says, “We’re doing what we believe is the best way forward.”

    By Ian Round September 03, 2021
  • State Government

    Hagerty bound for Europe to talk with allies about Afghanistan withdrawal

    Hagerty spoke Wednesday, Sept. 1, at an East Memphis political fundraiser just before leaving for a tour of Europe to meet with government leaders and NATO allies.

    By Bill Dries September 01, 2021
  • State Government

    Mask opt-out is far from first time state has preempted local orders

    The opt-out order on masks is one of many times in recent years that the state government has preempted local governments, negating laws passed by mayors and city and county councils.

    By Ian Round August 27, 2021

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