Most of Knox County’s requests to the Legislature this year revolve around increased state funding.
Stuck at 3rd?
Only about 40 percent of Knox County 3rd graders typically read at grade level. A new state law could hold the rest of them back.
Drawing the Line
As late-arriving Census data narrows the redistricting window, citizen groups hope for public input and transparency. History does not give reason to expect much of either.
Under East Tennessee’s Influence
The state’s traditional base of Republican power is overrepresented in legislative leadership. But probably not for long.
TennCare Tension
The Biden administration is dangling huge incentives for the last 12 states to expand Medicaid. Will Tennessee bite?
Guns to Go
As Knoxville struggles with its worst gun violence in years, the state Legislature presses ahead with its permitless carry bill.
Zachary’s Health Board Bill Advances
The House Health Committee approved a narrowed version of the Knoxville Republican’s bill taking power away from county health boards.
‘This Will Have Devastating Results’
LGBTQ advocates warn of harm to young people and the state’s economy from proposed anti-transgender legislation.
Early Voting on Campus
A bill before the General Assembly would require five days of early voting at UT, MTSU and the University of Memphis.