As the Legislature prepares to write a new billboard law, scenic highway advocates fear the outdoor advertising industry will push to weaken regulations.
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.
Legislation In Utero
A two-day state Senate hearing on a proposed abortion bill turns on viability — both biological and constitutional.
Lawfully Wedded?
As a legal challenge holds up a law on marriage officiating, some ask why the state gets to say who’s allowed to administer the vows.
Leading the Local Left
The Truman Day Dinner was a showcase for the women energizing Knox County Democrats for 2020.
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.
Registration Regulation
The state Senate takes its turn at a bill that some groups complain would suppress legal voter registration drives.