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Bill to let judges fine parents for children’s crimes headed to Gov. Lee’s desk
Tennessee parents could soon have to pay for their children's crimes under a bill that is heading to Gov. Bill Lee's desk. The Parental Accountability Act would give judges the power to fine parents and legal guardians up to $1,000 after their child's second criminal offense.
Transgender TN woman sues over refusal to change the designation on her license
A transgender Tennessee woman sued the state's Department of Safety and Homeland Security on Tuesday after officials refused to change the sex on her driver's license to match her gender identity.
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill that restricts vehicle booting and towing from commercial lots
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee legislature is sending a bill to Governor Bill Lee that would add new restrictions to when commercial parking lots can boot or tow cars across the state. SB 1692 was introduced by Sen. Jack Johnson (R - Franklin) and lets local governments give licenses...
Just how loud will cicadas emerging in Tennessee get? What noise levels to expect
This summer, Brood XIX cicadas will emerge across Middle Tennessee. While the cicadas are totally harmless, the noise they make could cause anxiety and discomfort. This year marks a rare double brood emergence, which hasn't happened since 1803, according to USA TODAY. Both Brood XIX and Brood XIII will be making an appearance...
Roundtable to bring awareness to missing children
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - New numbers show more and more children are going missing and being exploited. Each year, more than 350,000 children are reported missing. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) said they don’t have specific numbers but can confirm this is a problem in our state. The TBI, Metro Nashville Police Department, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), and NFL Alumni participated in a round table Wednesday afternoon.
Lee signs bill preventing credit card codes for firearms store sales
(The Center Square) – Credit card companies and banks in Tennessee cannot use a separate code to designate sales at firearms retailers in the state after Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill into law. Senate Bill 2223 prevents banks and credit card companies from requiring firearms retailers to have a separate merchant category code to separate firearms purchases and protects financial records of firearms purchases from being disclosed unless required by law. ...
State unemployment rate near historic low
NASHVILLE — Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate dropped for the second consecutive month in March, according to new data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The seasonally adjusted rate for the month came in at 3.2 percent, 0.1 of a percentage point lower than February’s rate of 3.3 percent. Tennessee’s all-time low unemployment rate is 3.1 percent, which the state recorded during three months in 2023. Between February and...
Missing Tennessee infant believed to be with wanted father in Topsail Area
Topsail, NC (WWAY) — An endangered child alert out of Tennessee has been issued for an infant and a man who are believed to be in the Cape Fear tonight. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Kingsport Police Department is looking for Sephrona Mccullough, who is 8 months old.
Tennessee AG argues qualified doesn't mean certified in fight over education commissioner
The Tennessee governor has "unchecked authority" to name a state education commissioner who doesn't have to be certified to teach, according to an attorney's general opinion published this week in response to queries regarding embattled Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds. In an opinion published on Tuesday, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti outlines his legal...
Tennessee lawmakers still at odds over business tax cut as session enters final days
House and Senate lawmakers still don’t have an agreement on Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s $1.9 billion business tax cut proposal. The sticking points are how many years of refunds to give and a part of the House version of the bill that requires the revenue department to disclose the names and amount of refunds companies […] The post Tennessee lawmakers still at odds over business tax cut as session enters final days appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Buc-ee’s coming to West Tennessee, senator says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Buc-ee’s, a popular chain of roadside rest stops famous for its Beaver Nuggets, is coming to West Tennessee, according to state Sen. Page Walley. Walley, who represents Fayette and several other nearby counties, posted the news on his official Facebook page Wednesday with the caption, “BUC-EE’S WELCOME TO FAYETTE COUNTY!!! Another great […]
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