Nashville Launches Youth in Local Government Initiative
Program designed to give young people tools to make government work. Nashville's School Board and Metro Government are working together to launch a new program aimed at exposing high school students to the workings of local government.
Read full storyBanning Deceptive Claims of 'Free' Money Transfers
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau calls for end to deceptive claims. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking action to end deceptive practices in the international money transfer business.
Read full storyClosing Predatory Lending Loophole: New Law Stops High Interest Rates
Lenders can no longer "rent-a-bank" and import high interest rates. Legislation closing a loophole that allowed lenders to evade Washington's interest rate caps on small-dollar loans has been signed into law.
Read full storyDemocratic School Board Candidates Unite Against Vouchers
Candidates join in opposition to state voucher proposal. All four Democratic candidates for Williamson County School Board oppose state efforts to advance a school voucher scheme.
Read full storyCoalition Fights Against Restrictive Education Bill
Group says law will prevent accurate teaching about gender, race, and sex in colleges. An advocacy group operating under the umbrella "Tennessee Coalition for Truth in Education" is calling on the General Assembly to reject efforts to further restrict teaching about race, gender, and sexuality on college campuses.
Read full storyBiden Budget Boosts Education: $450M for Kids
Group praises $450 million in public education investments. A public education advocacy group is praising President Joe Biden's recently released federal budget, saying it contains funding for programs that benefit kids across America.
Read full storyReport: Corporate Profits Fueling Housing Inflation
Housing costs continue upward spiral amid record landlord profits. A new report from consumer advocacy group Accountable.US suggests that corporate profits are a key driver of housing price inflation.
Read full storyDemocrats Question Gov. Lee's Corporate Tax Breaks
Lawmakers want to know if Lee's business will benefit from multi-billion dollar tax changes. As the Tennessee General Assembly considers two different proposals to cut corporate taxes, legislative Democrats are raising questions about whether Gov. Bill Lee's business will benefit from the move.
Read full storyBattling for Birth Control: Doctors Defend Access
House subcommittee votes against protecting right to contraception. A group of Tennessee doctors affiliated with the healthcare advocacy group Protect My Care spoke out after a legislative committee refused to support an effort to protect the right of Tennesseans to access contraception.
Read full storyCredit Card Late Fees Capped at $8: Saving Consumers Billions
Consumer Bureau finalizes rule to eliminate credit card junk fee. Customers who make late payments on their credit cards will now see the late fee penalty capped at $8, thanks to a federal rule finalized today by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Read full storyIndustry Backs Bill for Recycling and Waste Reduction
Bipartisan bill gets support from industry leaders. Legislation aimed at increasing recycling and reducing landfill waste appears to be gaining traction, as it is both picking up legislative sponsors and earning support from industry.
Read full storyEnding Pay-to-Play: Anti-Corruption Bill Bars State Contractors from Political Donations
Bill would ban vendors with state contracts from making political donations. Two Tennessee legislators are asking their colleagues to support an effort to prevent vendors with state contracts from making political donations.
Read full storyConsumer Advocacy Group Challenges "The Points Guy"
Accountable.us exposes shady industry connections that harm consumers. A consumer advocacy group is calling out a popular influencer known as "The Points Guy" for what they say are shady connections that harm his followers.
Read full storyDemocrats Demand Probe into Voter Suppression
Lawmakers call on Justice Department to take action. A group of Tennessee lawmakers is calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate whether state leaders are actively attempting to erect barriers to voting.
Read full storyLawmakers Propose Free Pre-K for All
Legislation would fund high-quality early education in every county in Tennessee. A pair of Tennessee lawmakers are pushing legislation that would create free, state-funded pre-kindergarten in all 95 counties.
Read full storyForeclosure Relief Scammers Fined $12 Million
A company that purported to offer foreclosure relief to consumers in crisis financial situations has been fined $12 million by a key federal regulator. Consumer Relief Group said it offered homeowners facing foreclosure a way out of their distress. Instead, the company tricked customers out of more than $10 million while not helping them address pending foreclosure action.
Read full storyLaw Designed to Reduce Deaths in Police Custody Heads to Gov. Lee
Lawmakers call for additional training for law enforcement officers. A bill that would provide training for law enforcement officers on how to respond to people in custody facing a medical crisis has passed both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly. The bill now heads to Gov. Bill Lee for his signature.
Read full storyTN Pastors Speak Out Against Neo-Nazi March in Nashville
A group of Tennessee pastors affiliated with the Southern Christian Coalition is speaking out against a march by a group identifying itself as a Neo-Nazi organization. The march took place in Nashville near the State Capitol.
Read full storyRegulator Takes Action Against Installment Lender World Acceptance
Corrective action gives CFPB supervisory authority to correct potential legal violations. An installment lender offering medium term loans at interest rates up to 36% APR is facing scrutiney from a key federal regulator.
Read full storyLawmakers Propose Using TennCare Dollars for Gun Violence Prevention
Plan would use federal matching funds to address gun violence. A pair of Tennessee legislators is seeking to enlist TennCare in the effort to combat gun violence. Rep. Justin Jones of Nashville and Sen. London Lamar of Memphis have filed legislation that would direct TennCare (Tennessee's Medicaid program) to access federal money set aside for gun violence prevention.
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