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Meet the Hume Fogg student behind the Tennessee Student Voter Act
Tennessean - April 10, 2022
Marijuana decriminalization; Tennessee vs federal law creates confusion
Abc News 9 - April 1, 2022
'Free All Cannabis for Tennesseans Act' legalizes marijuana, some taxes used for police
Fox 17 - March 29, 2022
TN license plates LPR problems: State 'fiscally irresponsible' with decision-making, Senator says
WKRN - March 25, 2022
Tennessee Senate passes bill to preempt local laws on oil and gas pipelines
Tennessee Lookout - March 25, 2022
GOP insider 'shocked' as Trump’s endorsement of Tennessee candidate sparks a huge backlash
Raw Story - March 10, 2022
It's about education legislation in Tennessee
BollyInside The Daily News - March 10, 2022
2022 could break anti-LGBTQ legislation records
Tennessee Lookout - March 10,2022
Scoop: State bill paves way for mayoral takeover of Tennessee schools
Axios Nashville - March 7, 2022
Education Legislation in Tennessee
News Channel 5 Nashville - March 7, 2022
Washington County Democratic Party announces annual dinner
Johnson City Press - March 4, 2022
News Channel 5 Nashville - March 4, 2022
The Fight Over ‘Maus’ Is Part of a Bigger Cultural Battle in Tennessee
The New York Times - March 4, 2022
Bills to limit wildlife agency's authority to earn money from timber, seize property advance
Tennessee Lookout - March 3, 2022
Tenn. bill proposes grant program to assist new mothers
WVLT 8 Knoxville - March 2, 2022
Tennessee unveils new school funding plan
The Exchange: Cheatham County’s Local newspaper - February 28, 2022
Amtrak expansion in Tennessee: Nashville lawmakers want a study done
The Tennessean - February 22, 2022
Legislative Legacy for Trans Rights
University Echo - February 15, 2022
Trump's support shouldn't entitle Morgan Ortagus to serve Tennessee in Congress | Opinion
The Tennessean - February 14, 2022
Lee proposes $626M in transportation spending in Tennessee budget
The Center Square - February 4, 2022
Wildlife officials scale down deforestation plans in White County
Tennessee Lookout - February 3, 2022
Lawmakers hope to stop TWRA's plan to clear cut forest
News Channel 5 Nashville - February 2, 2022
Lawmaker calls for lowering state sales tax, eliminating retail tax on fruits, vegetables
FOX 17 Nashville - January 25, 2022
In rare show of bipartisanship, 34 Tennessee lawmakers slam TWRA plans to clearcut
Tennessee Lookout - January 25, 2022
Lawmakers say Judge Davenport's retirement is a positive sign
Local Memphis abc 24 - January 21, 2022
1,300 comments received on potential changes to state's education funding
Crossville Chronicle - January 20, 2022
Tennessee judge targeted for removal announces her retirement
Johnson City Press - January 19, 2022
Tennessee Judge Who Illegally Jailed Children Plans to Retire, Will Not Seek Reelection
ProPublica - January 18, 2022
Tennessee resolution calls for removal of Rutherford County judge
The Rogersville Review - January 17, 2022
Lawmakers issue resolution to remove Judge Donna Scott Davenport
News Channel 5 Nashville - January 17, 2022
Lawmakers push to remove Rutherford County judge over juvenile arrests (dnj.com)
Daily News Journal - January 17, 2022
Tennessee legislators consider removing Judge Donna Davenport from office | State | news-herald.net
News Herald - January 17, 2022
Opinion | America's Ugliest Confederate Statue Is Gone. Racism Isn't. - The New York Times
New York Times - January 17, 2022
House redistricting panel splits Davidson congressional map three ways
Tennessee Lookout - January 12, 2022
Democrats not happy about new redistricting plan
WSMV - January 12, 2022
How the new GOP map could affect your Congressional district
NewsChannel 5 - January, 12, 2022
Stockard on the Stump: AG staffer submits redistricting plan, Senate GOP keeps their map secret
Tennessee Lookout - December 17, 2021
Stockard on the Stump: Funk will audit the governor's pandemic spending spree
Tennessee Lookout - December 10, 2021
State senator calls for inquiry into Tennessee no-bid contracts
Washington Examiner - December 9, 2021
Tennessee legislative committee ready to lay down rules to avert problematic contracts
Chattanooga Times Free Press - December 9. 2021
Fiscal Review ready to kick in new rules to avert problematic contracts
Tennessee Lookout - December 8, 2021
State senator calls for inquiry into Tennessee no-bid contracts
Johnson City Press - December 8, 2021
Senator calls on Nashville DA to investigate no-bid pandemic contracts by Gov. Bill Lee
Fox 17 - December 8, 2021
Tennessee senator wants Nashville DA to investigate Lee's no-bid contracts
News Channel 5 - December 8, 2021
Lawmakers approve $8M more for education contract amid commissioner's potential conflict
Tennessee Lookout - December 8, 2021
The World's Ugliest Confederate Statue Just Got Taken Down
Vice - December 7, 2021
Nathan Bedford Forrest statue coming down is 'good news,' Sen. Campbell says
Tennessean - December 7th, 2021
Tennessee: Confederate Nathan Bedford Forrest statue removed
USA Today - December 7, 2021
Statue of KKK leader Nathan Bedford Forrest taken down on land near Nashville
NBC News - December 7th, 2021
Tennessee Lookout - December 1st, 2021
Tennessee's COVID-19 contact tracing deal had no legislative oversight
Tennessean - November 30, 2021
'I don't trust DCS:' After foster care death, Chattanooga mom fights for kids' custody
Fox 17 - November 29, 2021
No-bid contract earns company $55 million from state for contact tracing
Tennessee Lookout - November 23, 2021
Data: 'Tennessee on Me' tourism campaign flops. Was it worth the taxpayer money?
Fox 17 - November 16, 2021
Lawmakers delve into no-bid contracts with eye on McKinsey deal
Tennessee Lookout - November 4, 2021
Metro Nashville Planning Commission votes to prevent fill of Bellevue's Hutton Stone Quarry
Tennessean - November 1, 2021
Legislature takes discretion from district attorneys general
Tennessee Lookout - October 29, 2021
Stockard on the Stump: Robinson hoping to avoid expulsion from Senate
Tennessee Lookout - October 22, 2021
Upcoming Special Session to address mask, vaccine mandates
News Channel 9 - October 19, 2021
WSMV - October 18, 2021
Outrage Grows Over Jailing of Children as Tennessee University Cuts Ties With Judge Involved
ProPublica - October 13, 2021
Whistleblower documents raise new concerns about DCS
News Channel 5 - October 6, 2021
Tennessean - October 6, 2021
TWRA officials face pushback over plans to raze old-growth forests in White County
Tennessee Lookout - October 5, 2021
State officials divided on welcoming Afghan refugees to Tennessee
Main Street Nashville - August 20, 2021
Tennesseans split on order to allow opting out of masks in schools
Chalkbeat - August 17, 2021
Stockard on the Stump: Governor defends no-bid contracts during state of emergency
Tennessee Lookout - August 13, 2021
WKRN - August 13, 2021
Tennessee lawmakers want to know if kids in state custody are getting vaccines; DCS isn't saying
Tennessee Lookout - August 11, 2021
Thousands of texts, then silence. How GOP pressure halted COVID-19 outreach to teens
Tennessean - August 9, 2021
Tennessee Department of Children's Services workers are frustrated
Tennessean - August 5, 2021
DCS employee survey is a 'cry for help' lawmakers say
News Channel 5 - August 4, 2021
Emails raise more questions about commissioner's testimony
News Channel 5 - August 4, 2021
MNPS Board to meet this week to discuss COVID protocols, face masks
News Channel 5 - August 2, 2021
Senator renews questions about failed state COVID testing contract
Tennessee Lookout - July 29, 2021
#AM_Equality: July 26, 2021 - HRC
Human Rights Campaign - AM Equality - July 26, 2021
Preds' prospect coming out good news for Tennessee
Tennessee Lookout - July 22, 2021
Tennessee's weekly unemployment claims highest in three months
Fox 17 - July 18, 2021
Tennessee fires top vaccination official amid pandemic, report says
Fox 17 - July 13, 2021
Gov Lee's "Tennessee On Me" Program met with opposition on both sides
WSMV - July 7, 2021
Rural Tennessee counties at risk if lawmakers pull the plug on state health department
Fox 17 - June 29, 2021
A South African sportswriter's influence on anti-transgender legislation
Tennessee Lookout - June 23, 2021
Republican lawmakers threaten to dissolve Health Department over child vaccines
Tennessee Lookout - June 17, 2021
Only 3% of jobs posted on Tennessee's website offer more than $20,000 per year
Fox 17 - June 11, 2021
State lawmakers cut big oil a big break
Tennessee Lookout - June 9, 2021
WREG - June 8, 2021
Tennessee Gov. Lee defends decision to end federal unemployment aid for jobless residents
Chattanooga Times Free Press - June 8, 2021
Stockard on the Stump: Madison County Democrats' fracas could lead to executive member's dismissal
Tennessee Lookout - June 4, 2021
Tennessee eyes $44M more for businesses in federal relief
Associated Press - June 3, 2021
Tennessee Tribune - June 3, 2021
State Accountability Group looks into pandemic funding, critics worry about where it's not going
WSMV - June 2, 2021
State to retake coal mining regulation with industry at rock bottom
TN Lookout - May 26, 2021
Tennessee job board lists few jobs for rural communities
Fox 17 - May 23, 2021
New specialty TN license plate supports local families dealing with Cystic Fibrosis
Fox 17 - May 16, 2021
Tennessee General Assembly approves slashing unemployment eligibility weeks, bump in benefit amount
The Courier Anywhere - May 6, 2021
Tennessee lawmakers send anti-Trans 'bathroom warning' bill to Governor
Los Angeles Blade - April 30, 2021
Tennessee transgender student 'bathroom bill' clears state Senate
Tennessean - April 21, 2021
New transgender bathroom bill passes both Tennessee House, Senate
Fox 17 news - April 21, 2021
OakRidger - April 21, 2021
Bill Banning "Dark Money" in Elections Goes to Tennessee Senate TN State News
Bollyinside - April 15, 2021
Bill banning 'dark money' in elections passes Tennessee Senate
The Center Square - April 14, 2021
Tennessee bill may restrict local lawsuits in questioning state laws
Tennessean - April 14, 2021
Tennessee Senate passes bill allowing opt-out of LGBT-inclusive education
Pinknews UK - April 6, 2021
Tennessee Senate OKs bill allowing opt-out of LGBT curriculum
News Channel 9 - April 5, 2021
Why increasing the number of school counselors is an urgent priority for some Tennessee lawmakers
Tennessean - March 30, 2021
Officials assess flood damage as cleanup continues
Main Street Nashville - March 30, 2021
2021 In Charge – Government/Politics | Spring 2021
The Nashville Post - March 25, 2021
TN GOP Shows Off Political Dominance With Defense Of Nathan Bedford Forrest Statue
Talking Points Memo - March 22, 2021
Permitless handgun carry for Tennessee easily passes state Senate
Chattanooga Times Free Press - March 18, 2021
New questions for businesses as permitless carry bill advances in Tennessee
News Channel 9 - March 18, 2021
The Anti-KKK Statue Movement Is Winning, So Tennessee GOP Wants To Blow Up The System
Talking Points Memo - March 18, 2021
State lawmakers propose bills to change Tennessee's response to pandemic
Main Street Clarksville - March 18, 2021
Republican lawmakers want to change the rules on removing historical monuments in TN
Fox 17 - March 17, 2021
Tennessee ranks near bottom of CDC list for vaccine distribution per capita
Fox 17 - March 8, 2021
Tennessee Senate passes bill banning transgender high school athletes from playing sports
Yahoo! Sports - March 2, 2021
Tennessee Advances Anti-Trans School Sports Bill
Advocate - March 2, 2021
State Republicans Send Letter Requesting Regulation Against Collegiate Athletes Protesting
The Daily Helmsman - March 2, 2021
Tennessee Senate votes to pass transgender high school athlete bill
Tennessean - March 1, 2021
Tennessee Senate OKs anti-trans athlete bill
News Channel 5 - March 1, 2021
TN rep calls for removal of Nashville judge over absentee voting order
Tennessean - February 27, 2021
Democratic Lawmakers Roll Out Education Bills
The Tennessee Tribune - February 24, 2021
Tennessee governor says transgender athletes 'destroy women's sports'
The Hill - February 22, 2021
Tennessee Senate passes bill allowing governor to force schools open
Daily Memphian - February 22, 2021
Tennessee bill allowing governor, school boards to open schools clears Senate
Tennessean - February 22, 2021
Tennessee Democrats propose overhaul to how the state funds public education
Tennessean - February 18, 2021
Nashville Post - February 18, 2021
Proposed law would protect some workers, applicants testing positive for marijuana
News Channel 9 - February 15, 2021
'Move with caution': Lt. Gov. Randy McNally lukewarm to controversial transgender athlete bill
Tennessean - February 11, 2021
The Post Millennial - February 11, 2021
Gov. Lee won't continue push for paid family leave, new lawmakers taking over
Fox 17 - February 11, 2021
Tennessee bill would provide $1,200 to families getting assistance for pandemic expenses
Fox 17 - February 3, 2021
Tennessean - January 25, 2021
Senate approves more money for teachers' pay, but Tennessee teachers may not all get raises
The Center Square - January 22, 2021
Tennessee's formula for funding schools remains broken
FOX 17 - January 20, 2021
Tennessee legislators begin advancing bills in education special session
The Daily Memphian - January 20, 2021
Two bills proposed during Tennessee's Special Session address teacher pay, one-time bonus
Fox 17 - January 19, 2021
Tennessee Senate approves TennCare block grant authorization
The Center Square - January 14, 2021