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Tennessee lawmakers pass deadly force, immigration and voucher bills on the final day of the session
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (533+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " Tennessee lawmakers are wrapping up their 2026 legislative session Thursday, passing final bills on deadly force, school vouchers, and immigration enforcement before the final gavel falls. One of the final pieces of legislation passed includes a bill sponsored…...
Tennessee lawmakers consider legislation to close primary elections and mandate party registration
6+ day, 15+ min ago (330+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " Tennessee lawmakers are considering a major change that could require voters to officially join a political party to participate in future primary elections. Todd began the effort last year, but the bill ran into strong headwinds in…...
Tennessee House passes bill to expand school vouchers
1+ week, 2+ day ago (242+ words) School voucher expansion has been a major point of contention among Tennessee lawmakers during this year's legislative session and on Monday night, it took a big step forward. Tennessee House passes bill to expand school vouchers NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " School…...
Tennessee Republicans add undocumented immigrant documentation component to school voucher expansion bill
3+ week, 1+ day ago (304+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " Tennessee Republicans are advancing a controversial amendment that merges a statewide school voucher expansion with policies that would financially penalize public school districts when undocumented students dis-enroll. House Speaker Cameron Sexton made a rare appearance to vote…...
Tennessee immigration bill sparks nonprofit concerns over unintended impacts on vulnerable US citizens
1+ week, 3+ day ago (364+ words) House Bill 1710 is one of nine immigration-related bills crafted by Tennessee Republicans and the Trump administration currently under review on Tennessee's Capitol Hill. "House Bill 1710 requires all Tennessee state and local governments to verify U. S. citizenship or lawful presence before giving…...
Trump approves additional disaster aid for Tennessee counties
1+ week, 3+ day ago (463+ words) Federal aid expands for Tenn. storm survivors. Eligible residents can apply for housing help, repairs and loans after Jan. winter storm damage....
Tennessee lawmakers debate proposed bills expanding the use of deadly force to protect private property.
2+ week, 2+ day ago (386+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " A proposed bill in the Tennessee legislature would expand the state's use of deadly force law to allow individuals to use lethal force to protect their property, but the House and Senate are split on the exact…...
Free pop-up health clinics opening up across Middle Tennessee this year and next
2+ week, 3+ day ago (153+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " Remote Area Medical (RAM) pop-up clinic will be hosting clinics all across Middle Tennessee this year and next. RAM offers free, quality medical care through volunteer-powered clinics across the country. Here's a look at where they will…...
Tennessee families of missing persons advocate for a bill creating a dedicated TBI cold case division
2+ week, 6+ day ago (536+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " A proposed bipartisan bill in Tennessee would create a dedicated cold case division within the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, offering hope to families who have spent decades searching for missing loved ones. Under the legislation, the TBI…...
Family of 13-year-old killed in Tennessee school bus crash files $5 M lawsuit against district
2+ week, 6+ day ago (379+ words) CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " While a mother and father are preparing to say their final goodbyes to their daughter, they have filed a $5 million lawsuit to hold those responsible for her death accountable. Zoe Davis and Arianna Pearson, both 13, were killed…...