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WEB6 days ago · Tennessee Lookout is a watchdog news organization that covers the stories of politics and policy that affect the people of the Volunteer State. It is part of States Newsroom, a network of state-focused nonprofits, and publishes stories on topics such as healthcare, education, environment, immigration and more.
Know your Tennessee Constitutional amendments
WEBOct 5, 2022 · For an amendment to pass, the ‘yes’ votes must be a majority of total votes cast in the governor’s race. The number of ‘yes’ votes must exceed 50% plus 1 vote of all the gubernatorial votes cast. Amendment 4 is similarly innocuous, removing a clause that prohibits clergy members from holding office in the Tennessee General Assembly.
Hargett remains Secretary of State despite modicum of …
WEBJan 13, 2021 · Tre Hargett faced some Democratic opposition in his re-election to the constitutional office, but was supported by several Democrats who wanted to work with him on voting rights issues. The article reviews Hargett's policies and controversies on voter registration, absentee voting and election security.
Chattanooga senator to appeal public records decision in …
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Sen. Todd Gardenhire wants to open the writings of Audrey Hale, who killed six people at a Nashville private school in 2023. A chancellor ruled the records are exempt from the state's Public Records Act, citing copyright and copycat risks.
Commentary: Four ways Tennessee’s new trust regulations benefit ...
WEBJul 30, 2021 · Tennessee passed several laws in May 2021 to enhance its trust industry and attract more business owners and estate planning professionals. The new regulations include easier trust registration, stronger asset protection, more flexibility and longer duration for purpose trusts.
Tennessee Right to Life savors victory and looks to next legislative ...
WEBJul 5, 2022 · Brewer talks about the organization's role in enacting abortion restrictions and its plans for the future after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. He discusses issues such as the abortion pill, employer subsidies, crisis …
Production at Ford's West Tenn. plant delayed to 2027 in attempt …
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Production of Ford Motor Company’s electric next-generation pickup truck at its new West Tennessee plant will be delayed until 2027, the company announced Wednesday.. Construction on the new campus continues, and the Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center where the truck will be manufactured still plans to employ 3,000 workers, a Ford spokesperson confirmed.
TVA board still has no Memphis members • Tennessee Lookout
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Robinson, a former Memphis City Council member, was nominated by President Joe Biden to the nine-member TVA board on Sept. 11, 2023. She has yet to be confirmed. In fact, she has not even had a confirmation hearing, and it doesn’t look like one will be scheduled any time soon. Former Memphis City Councilmember Patrice Robinson.
By law, all 95 Tennessee counties must have a sexual assault …
WEBAug 15, 2024 · “In some places, it’s been great,” she said. “In other jurisdictions, you just don’t have any momentum.” And in some Tennessee counties, Escue said, tensions between law enforcement and advocates have prevented the kind of collaborative team response to sexual violence the law is intended to foster.
Bill Lee sworn into second term as Tennessee’s 50th governor
WEBJan 21, 2023 · Holly McCall covers Tennessee politics and government for Tennessee Lookout, a nonprofit news organization. She reports on Gov. Bill Lee's second inauguration, his first-term achievements and controversies, and his second-term priorities.
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