New 'Guns in Bars' Bill Clears First Hurdle
After a Davidson County court overturned similar legislation last year, a new bill passed a House Criminal Practice and Procedure Committee vote on Wednesday.
Debate Narrows on Water Quality Budgets
Council members are considering water quality proposals from a Blue Ribbon committee and the administration.
Corker Comes Under Fire for Payday Lender Exemptions
A payday lender based in Cleveland, Tenn. could be exempt from a Senate proposal to regulate consumer finance.
State Revenues Fell Short in February
With sales-tax collection down once again for the state of Tennessee, February revenues are $47.1 million less than expected.
Making the Case for a Property Tax Increase
During an editorial meeting with the Chattanooga Times Free Press, Mayor Ron Littlefield says the first property tax increase in 10 years now seems likely.
Newspaper Ad Criticizes City Hall's Water Quality Plan
One week after the mayor proposed an alternative water quality budget to the Chattanooga City Council, a full-page newspaper ad says the plan will drive business out of the city.
Alexander: DOE Loan Program Is 'Another Washington Takeover'
In an op-ed for the Washington Post, Tennessee's senior senator criticizes Department of Education plans for a federally funded student loan system.
Tenn. Senators Vote Against Unemployment Extension
Politico Profiles Sen. Bob Corker
As the Dodd–Corker financial reform bill nears completion, Politico takes a closer look at Tennessee's junior senator.
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