This page covers government administration, election results, state legislation and public policy. Reporting follows the activity of the legislative and executive branches as they affect the people of Tennessee.
Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell is seeking election as state comptroller, following disputes over local property appraisal methods.
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Do you trust your local government to assess property values fairly?
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Do you think Tennessee is heading in the right direction under current state leadership?
The Tennessee Senate Democratic Caucus chose Raumesh Akbari as leader and London Lamar as chairwoman for the 115th General Assembly.
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Should states require immigration status checks before people receive public health benefits?
A Nashville chancellor extended a restraining order preventing Tennessee from requiring immigration status checks in federally funded HIV/AIDS programs.
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Should states be allowed to penalize recruitment for abortions that are legal in other jurisdictions?
The appellate court ruled that the state's recruitment provision is unconstitutionally overbroad and violates the First Amendment.
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Should people be able to sue over abortion pills mailed into Tennessee?
Tennessee Rep. Gino Bulso has refiled legislation that would let patients and families sue over abortion medication sent into the state.
The new congressional map leaves Memphis represented by three Republicans in Congress, ending its status as the state's only majority-Democratic district.
Regular subjects here include legislative sessions, election outcomes, agency rulemaking and public policy debates. Reporting spans from the capital to the rural counties across the state. Legislation related to land use and state spending often drives the session agenda, reflecting the differing needs of the state's diverse regions. The balance between municipal authority and state oversight remains a recurring theme in policy discussions.
