Dec 19, 2024 · Environment; Conservation group accuses state of illegally issuing permits for TVA Kingston gas plant An appeal filed by Appalachian Voices seeks an immediate halt to state construction permits for the proposed new plant

Nov 8, 2024 · After Monday’s fire, college officials remain hopeful that community members and city leaders will remain committed to helping to assure the college’s success, by not only providing financial support in order to bring students back to campus, but also by being intentional in recognizing the significant history the college has had in producing successful African American professionals ...

6 days ago · Gov. Bill Lee’s plan to use state resources for immigration enforcement will cost Tennessee taxpayers $20.5 million annually, an analysis from the state’s fiscal review committee found. The price tag includes more than $560,000 to …

Jan 27, 2025 · This year, he’s sponsoring a bill to exempt school-based officers from a new state law that requires law enforcement agencies to alert federal immigration authorities if they discover people are in the United States illegally. “When you look at the Old Testament, it’s clear: Scriptures say you don’t punish children for what their parents did,” Gardenhire said.

3 days ago · Now more than ever, tough and fair journalism is important. The Tennessee Lookout is your watchdog, telling the stories of politics and policy that affect the people of the Volunteer State.

Dec 19, 2024 · Tennessee is among five states to receive multi-million-dollar awards to re-tool and upgrade automotive facilities to serve the growing electric vehicle market.. The U.S. Department of Energy is partnering with five states flagged for their “significant automotive workforces” to provide grants to small- and medium-sized suppliers to “bolster local manufacturing capacity serving the ...

Dec 24, 2024 · A 160-acre site in Henderson County is the latest publicly-owned speculative industrial park to be certified by the state as “shovel-ready.” Tennessee’s Department of Economic and Community Development will market the Timberlake Industrial Park in Lexington to a “targeted” group of site selection consultants for $40,000 per acre in hopes of attracting more industry to the small city ...

6 days ago · A state move to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools is picking up steam after the district’s board dismissed its director eight months into the job. State Rep. Mark White, chairman of the House Education Committee, said Monday he is putting together a bill that would enable the Department of ...

Dec 24, 2024 · The state of Tennessee and the city of Spring Hill will jointly pay two businesses $735,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging state and local law enforcement wrongfully seized 231 pounds of legal hemp products earlier this year, according to a statement from an attorney representing the businesses.

4 days ago · A spokesperson for Lee said Tuesday the reduction was made to align with the goals of the governor and Republican leadership. “The fiscal note was adjusted to reflect the intent of Gov. Lee and legislative leadership’s proposal to appropriate $5 million in non-recurring grant funds,” said Elizabeth Johnson, Lee’s press secretary.