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Dec 24, 2024 · The state of Tennessee and the city of Spring Hill will jointly pay two businesses $735,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging state and local law enforcement wrongfully seized 231 …

Dec 17, 2024 · A nonprofit Tennessee immigrant rights group on Monday condemned Gov. Bill Lee’s commitment to “utilize every tool at our disposal” — including state law enforcement and …

5 days ago · A spokesperson for Lee said Tuesday the reduction was made to align with the goals of the governor and Republican leadership. “The fiscal note was adjusted to reflect the intent …

Oct 4, 2024 · The federal bribery and kickback trial for former House Speaker Glen Casada and his former chief of staff, Cade Cothren, is being delayed for six months until April 2025.

Tennessee voters will go to the polls on Nov. 5 not only to vote for the next U.S. president, but in a U.S. Senate race and all nine U.S. House races.

5 days ago · Lawmakers are slated to take up Gov. Bill Lee’s $450 million private-school voucher plan Thursday and wrap up a four-day special session. Lee’s plan calls for providing more …

4 days ago · The Tennessee General Assembly Wednesday approved a disaster relief package for northeast Tennessee communities still recovering from devastating floods wrought by …

Dec 23, 2024 · This story has been updated with comment from the Department of Agriculture received after publication. A Nashville judge has temporarily blocked new state product testing …

Jan 2, 2025 · If there is a brainworm for me during the holiday season it is the song,“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” even as the holidays lead to gray Januaries. I confess to eating …