Concerns about the pandemic have helped fuel record levels for early and absentee voting during this year’s election.
Election 2020: 13th House District
Democratic incumbent Rep. Gloria Johnson faces Republican challenger Elaine Davis in Knoxville’s most purple legislative district.
Stand Down or Stay Apart?
With COVID-19 cases and unemployment claims both rising, Gov. Bill Lee is mulling whether to ease restrictions.
Capitol Exodus
As the state Legislature barrelled toward a budget vote and recess last week, local lawmakers saw things to applaud and lament.
A Fledgling Urban/Suburban Coalition
Legislators from districts in and around Tennessee’s major cities discuss ways to promote the interests of metropolitan areas.
Family Leave Takes the Stage
Tennessee’s Republican governor and a Democratic lawmaker have made paid family leave a key issue leading into the legislative session — but they don’t see eye to eye.
Knox GOP Legislators: No Minimum Wage Hike
As the Legislature prepares to return to session, local representatives also weigh in on vouchers, healthcare and abortion.
‘This Has Got to Be a Tipping Point’
East Tennessee gun-reform activists want to convert anger and grief at the weekend’s mass shootings into tangible results.
Legislative Report 2019
Knox County legislators were in the thick of the most tumultuous session in years. From school vouchers to sports betting, here’s a look at what passed and what didn’t.
RAM Continues to Fill a Void
While the Legislature resists expanding Medicaid, Remote Area Medical treats the area’s uninsured at Chilhowee Park.
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