McCall: Tennessee’s Constitution Should Be Handled With Care

Lookout editor says state GOP leaders' professions of respect for the constitution "are nothing but lip service to values they don’t honor."

Bonnaroo Asks For Festival Property To Be Annexed

The property is currently located in an unincorporated area within Coffee County just outside of Manchester city limits.

Tennessee Prioritizes COVID Vaccine For Those With Disabilities

However, the program rollout has come with bumps.

Two Bills Would Make A Dent In Tennessee’s Voter ID Laws

The proposed legislation would make it easier for college students to vote.

Commentary: Bare Minimum

The emptiness of arguments against raising the minimum wage.

Tennessee Markets Coffee County Mega Site

The Lee administration is swinging for the fences on ECD deals.

Hazelwood Laments Use Of Phoenix Solutions For Constituent Work

"It would be good to know who you’re doing business with. I thought I did, but maybe not,” said the Tennessee House finance chair.

Stockard On The Stump: Lawmakers On Getting Miranda Warning

Agents wanted to know if House Speaker Glen Casada tried to bribe lawmakers into voting for Gov. Bill Lee's education savings account bill.

Commentary: Republicans’ Words Can't Be Taken at Face Value

"Performative patriotism is for fascists; protesting for justice is patriotic," says author Andrew Maraniss.

State To Investigate New Allegations Against Funeral Director

Reid Van Ness, who surrendered his license after failing to return bodies of immigrants to their homelands, is still offering his services.

State Legislators Enjoy A Bottle Of Jack At Virtual Reception

If lobbyists offer a reception for every lawmaker to attend, they can get away with plying them with free wine, food and whiskey.

State Legislature Could Play Role In Picking Attorney General

GOP State Senator gains momentum for constitutional amendment to change the way Tennessee's top law enforcement officer is chosen.

State Senate Takes School Openings Out Of Health Officials' Hands

Tennessee school boards will make the decision on returning to in-person learning under legislation passed on Monday.

Commentary: Doulas Are Vital Community Health Workers

Tennessee grapples with staggering health care inequities that create a maternal and infant health crisis fueled by structural racism.

Tennessee GOP Leaders Won’t Tap Reserve Funds Despite Pandemic

It also could take months to form a new plan for increasing cash assistance to needy families.

Ketron Audit Presents ‘Convoluted’ Financial Web

Also, St. Dolly says ‘no’ to Capitol statue, and sled ride for GOP caucus chair ends in wipeout.

Tennesseans Want State Money To Go To People Hurt By Pandemic

Also: Gov. Bill Lee disapproval rates high; and people carrying handguns should have permits.

Biden Backs Reparations Study As House Dems Push For Commission

“Slavery was our nation’s original sin,” said Memphis Congressman Steve Cohen.

GOP Tennessee State Senator Wants To Abolish Early Voting

Democrats say Janice Bowling's proposal is a partisan attempt to limit Black and brown people from casting ballots.

Tennessee Won't Bite Biden's Medicaid Carrot

GOP lawmakers likely to reject up to $1.4 billion annually to insure working poor.

Commentary: Justice Will Be Found In We The People

Elect Black Women and EBWPac are committed to putting new faces in government to challenge white supremacy.

Registry of Election Finance Changes Unlikely Amid FBI Probe

An idea to merge the Registry with the Ethics Commission is being floated in the Tennessee Legislature, but it will meet resistance.

Katie Beckett Healthcare Program Reports Successful Enrollment

The program provides health care for children with disabilities or complex medical needs who are not eligible for Medicaid.

Biden Immigration Reform Bill Gives Faster Path To Citizenship

Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC), has been preparing an estimated 13,000 DACA recipients for citizenship.

Education Reform Advocates Weigh In On Lee’s Education Plans

A press release from Better Student Outcomes cited a parental poll conducted by an education reform group founded by U.S. Sen. Bill Frist.

Are You Old Enough To Get Vaccinated?

In Tennessee, they’re using the honor system.

Rep. Jim Cooper Urges Biden To Reverse TennCare Block Grant

The Nashville Democrat contends the plan could lead to diversion of the money and reduction of people from the TennCare rolls.

Black Caucus Files Bill On Behalf Of Pervis Payne

The proposed legislation would make inmates diagnosed with intellectual disabilities ineligible for death row.

Rep. Cooper Announces Major Early Voting Initiative

More than 200 businesses and affinity groups have been educating their constituents and followers about the importance of early voting.

Report Ranks Tennessee One Of Top Five For Kids In State Custody With COVID-19

The Sentencing Project reports that only four other states have reported more than 100 cases: California, Florida, Texas and Arizona.

Tennessee Gets A "B" For Its State Finances

Tennessee has a Taxpayer Surplus of $3,400

Tennessee ACLU Launches Voter Turnout Project

The campaign will feature a video from Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Jason Isbell.

State Senator Proposes Court For 'Harassing' Open Records Requests

Sen. Ferrell Haile, R-Gallatin, said the impetus for his proposed legislation is from outliers who file frivolous requests.

Lebanon Teen Wins Inspire Award and Top Ten at Leadership School

Jason Glaskox attended Young Marines Advanced Leadership School and was chosen for the Inspire Award by his peers.

Tennessee Teachers Feel Ill-Equipped For Classroom Teaching In COVID-19 Era

Although the school year began just a few weeks ago, educators have many unanswered questions.

With Harris Keynoting DNC, Tennessee’s Elected Women Of Color React

In Tennessee, women make up only 15.9% of the Tennessee General Assembly, putting the state in the bottom five for women legislators.

Metro Nashville Employs About 70 Nurses To Cover 135 Schools

School officials would like to hire more nurses before in-person learning returns.

Commentary: The Spirit Of Bull Conner Is Alive And Well In Tennessee

Holly McCall says Gov. Bill Lee can no longer "play Mr. Nice Guy" and pretend to be innocent of the behavior of state troopers on his watch.

Tennessee Now Only State To Pursue Plan For Medicaid Block Grant

State officials would be free to create their own rules for TennCare coverage, without having to follow federal guidelines.

Pulaski Holds Weekend Equality March

Hundreds marched in the birthplace of the Klu Klux Klan.