The Beacon Center of Tennessee released it’s 11th annual Tennessee Pork Report Tuesday, revealing ways that state and local government officials have spent taxpayer dollars this year. According to a release, the report highlights “a multitude” of examples that show…
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Absurd State Regulations Lead to Lawsuit
A lawsuit disputing a Tennessee law requiring a license in order to shampoo a person’s hair will move forward. The suit filed by the Beacon Center of Tennessee on behalf of multiple plaintiffs against the Board of Cosmetology says the…
Read MoreNew Fraud and Waste Uncovered at TN DHS
Criticism of the Tennessee Department of Human Services has grown. Wednesday, the department found itself in the cross hairs after another scathing state audit found big problems with a food program in Montgomery County. Now, some are asking whether TDHS…
Read MoreState Agency Charged With Transparency Has 18 Month Back Log
A Tennessee agency that’s supposed to provide critical information to citizens, news media and government offices regarding the state’s public records and open meeting laws simply lacks the resources to do its job adequately, a new state Comptroller’s audit says….
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