Comprehensive Pain Specialists, Former Senator Settle Fraud Suit

Steve Dickerson was dropped from the federal suit but is named as a majority owner in an agreement to pay $4.1 million to settle all claims.

Tennessee Officials React To Chauvin Verdict

Of the state’s nine representatives in Congress, only three acknowledged the conviction on Twitter.

Whitson: Ethics Legislation On Hold To Tighten Up Language

“I see this as an opportunity to make it even better and stronger,” Whitson, a Franklin Republican, said Monday.

Stockard On The Stump: What’s In Your Wallet?

Ketron gets fined, plus: McNally gets to preaching.

Election Board Levies $135,000 Penalty On Rutherford County Mayor

Bill Ketron took responsibility for nearly $300,000 in questionable campaign contributions and expenditures.

Tennessee Has Failed To Collect DNA From 76,000 Violent Offenders

Memphis accounts for up to one-third of all missing DNA profiles stretching back to 1998.

Gov. Lee Proposes Titans Tax Break, Food Sales Tax Holidays

The governor released his $42.6 budget and supplemental spending proposal today.

Tennessee Pauses J&J Vaccine After Recommendation From FDA, CDC

Six cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot have been associated with the vaccine.

McCall: Criminal Justice Reform Needs To Account For Women

Few programs exist to help women in the system even though their population growth in prisons has exceeded that of men since 2009.

Critics: Pretrial Assessment Formula Reflects “Structural Racism”

A pretrial assessment algorithm incorporated into one of Gov. Bill Lee’s criminal justice bills is being questioned.

Controversial New Markets Tax Credit Proposed In Tennessee

Proponents say the program helps low-income and rural areas, but critics say it's costly and inefficient.

Stockard On The Stump: Bible Resolution Facing Likely Demise

Rep. Jerry Sexton is questioning the motivation and maybe even the spirituality of Lt. Gov. Randy McNally.

Tennessee House Leaders Back Unemployment Cuts, Say Jobs Abound

The GOP is supporting legislation to cut the time frame for the state’s unemployment benefits in more than half.

Democrats: Legislature Has Pattern Of Harassing Black Tennesseans

They say the controversy over ETSU basketball players kneeling during the National Anthem is just the tip of of the iceberg.

Legislation Would Cut Time Frame For State Unemployment

Some 65,000 Tennessee residents annually could be affected if the time frame for collecting unemployment benefits is cut by more than half.

Gov. Lee Knocks Biden Infrastructure Plan, Corporate Tax Increase

However, he said he will not turn down the federal funds.

Round: Privacy Protection Act Protects Donors To Lobbying Groups

Critics say the act will allow more untraceable spending in Tennessee politics.

Commentary: U.S. Senators Need To Sign On To Big Cat Safety Act

Four members of Tennessee's federal delegation have signed on as sponsors.

Report: State Cost TSU Tens Of Millions In Land Grant Funding

The president of the historically Black college in Nashville says she expects the state to make up for the loss.

Stockard On The Stump: Fetal Remains Overload Landfills?

Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi was not allowed to speak at a hearing on the Unborn Child Dignity Act.

Gov. Lee, Ultium Cells To Announce $2.2B Electric Battery Factory

The project in Spring Hill is Lee’s biggest economic development deal to date.

Bill To Stop Lawmakers’ Legislative Consulting Hits Hurdle

The proposal was introduced after a January FBI raid stung the Tennessee General Assembly.

For-Profit Sewage Providers Seeking Access To Public Funds

Environmental groups oppose the move.

Privacy Protection Act Criticized As Conduit For “Dark Money”

Tennessee’s bill is similar to measures passing nationally, all linked to the American Legislative Exchange Council, a conservative group.

Many States Mimicking Tennessee Playbook On Voting Restrictions

Activists say the fallout could be a decline in participation at the ballot box.

Alcoa City Schools Joins Lawsuit Against E-Cigarette Makers

Officials with the small town East Tennessee school district say they've had to hire monitors to deter students from vaping.

Sierra Club Warns State Could Wind Up Subsidizing Coal Mining

The club's Tennessee chapter says the move could be costly and harm the environment.

Editor’s Column: Republicans Need To Lose The Crazy

Holly McCall says it’s only a matter of time before Tennessee voters rise to demand change from "fanaticism and irrationality."

Anti-Smoking Groups Come Out Against State Bills On E-Cigarettes

They say the legislation would strip local governments’ ability to regulate vaping.

Cumberland County Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit For $1.1M

The county has agreed to remain under court supervision for 18 months.

Commentary: Legislature Should Not Hide Dark Money From Us

A GOP-backed bill calls for prohibiting public agencies from releasing personal information about a person’s involvement in a 501c.

Lt. Gov. McNally Opposes Bible As State Book

A Tennessee House vote is approaching on the resolution.

Tornado Damage Reported In West Tennessee

A tornado watch was issued for 12 West Tennessee counties.

Stockard On The Stump: Schwinn-anigans Abound

Tennessee's education commissioner is under fire for possible conflict of interest, but Gov. Lee is standing by her.

Commentary: COVID Vaccine Hesitancy Requires Out-Of-Silo Thinking

Gov. Lee needs to let public health finally do its job, according to Jim O'Hara.

McNally, Sexton Part Ways On Medicaid Expansion

The Tennessee Speaker of the House pours cold water on a proposal to bring billions of dollars to the state.

Bill Would Aid Victims, Law Enforcement In Tracking Rape Kits

The proposed legislation was introduced by Rep. Bob Freeman, D-Nashville, and Sen. Mike Bell, R-Riceville.

School Funding In TN Reaches Breaking Point As Lawsuit Advances

With Tennessee near the bottom of states for education funding, school districts reach crisis stage.

Lee Shifts Stance Away From China Economic Recruiting, Education

Tennessee closes foreign investment office in China after making business pitch there in September.

Lt. Gov. McNally Willing To Consider Biden’s Medicaid Expansion

The proposal would bring $1.2 billion extra to Tennessee over two years.