Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey has announced he will not be seeking re-election this November. Ramsey’s term as Speaker of the Senate will expire in January 2017. Ramsey, R-Blountville, spoke about his decision on the Senate floor on Wednesday morning. He…
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Local Republicans Want Dangerous Abortifacients Available Without Prescription
A bill that would allow women to obtain birth control pills or patches from a pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription is sailing through the legislature. It may be only a matter of months before these contraceptives are available directly through…
Read MoreMemphis Democrat Wants to Restrict First Amendment Rights
The Confederate flag has disappeared from some places, but it’s still on some Tennessee license plates. The controversial flag landed on the agenda on Capitol Hill on Monday where lawmakers are weighing in on a lot of hot button issues,…
Read MoreTennessee AG Finds a Really, Really Dumb Law Unconstitutional
A state law aimed at stopping certain immigrants from having the ability to sell beer at a restaurant, store or other establishment is discriminatory and likely unconstitutional, according to a new opinion from the Tennessee attorney general. In July a…
Read MoreInteresting Proposal Would Bring More Out of State Students and Money to State Colleges
Tennessee universities could soon be seeing more out-of-state students. As it is drafted right now, a bill sponsored by State Senator Todd Gardenhire would allow students from any state bordering Tennessee to receive in-state tuition. Eight states border Tennessee, including…
Read MoreNanny State Legislators Want 12 Year-Olds in Car Seats
Tennessee is close to passing a law that would require kids to stay in a car or booster seat until 12-years-old. The bill is headed to Governor Bill Haslam’s desk after the House and Senate passed it Monday night. Current…
Read MoreLeft Lane Slow-Pokes in TN to Face Fines
The state House has passed a bill to create a $50 fine for driving slow in the fast lane on major highways in Tennessee. The bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Dan Howell of Bradley County would require cars to stay…
Read MoreLegislature Considers New Taxes for Roads
The population in and around Nashville is growing by leaps and bounds. With all of that growth, comes an increase in vehicle traffic and longer rush hour times. It’s said, in the halls of the Tennessee State Capitol, that this…
Read MoreWhy Does the GOP Legislature Fear the Free Market?
The operator of a large chain of beer and liquor stores says an effort to cap new retail licenses is an effort to stamp out competition in Tennessee. The main focus of the bill that advanced out of the House…
Read MoreYWCA Gets Political After Anonymous Sexting Rumors
A call to good men … Most men are good men, they respect and value women. YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee exists “to be a spokesperson for women who have no voice.” As allegations of sexual harassment in the Tennessee…
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