Tennessee
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Tennessee hemp regulation bill moves out of House Judiciary Committee
Despite warnings that Tennessee's hemp industry would be decimated, the House Judiciary Committee passed a measure Wednesday that would put stricter regulations in place.
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Tennessee bill to eliminate parental responsibility for vaccinating children shelved
Tennessee House lawmakers on Tuesday voted to shelve a bill that would have eliminated parental responsibility for vaccinating children in accordance with federal and medical association guidelines.
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Bill pushing ‘sound science’ would impact future regulations on ‘forever chemicals’
A bill proffered by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce seeks to block state agencies from creating new regulations for chemicals in drinking water or hazardous waste handling in Tennessee — unless lawmakers can show their proposed rules are based on "sound science."
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Two Chattanooga federal offices to be cut by DOGE
Two Chattanooga area federal offices are on DOGE's chopping block.
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Groceries around the country remain expensive. That’s why more states want to stop taxing them
The number of states imposing sales taxes on groceries has shrunk over the years, and the number may decrease further in the coming months as lawmakers hear complaints about high prices for eggs and other household staples.
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One year in, the Titans still on target for finishing their enclosed stadium by February 2027
The Tennessee Titans are in the midst of a major rebuilding project with their roster.
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New energy secretary denies climate change a crisis during Oak Ridge visit
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright denied that climate change was a crisis and downplayed its threat during a Friday visit to Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
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Report: Tennessee housing not keeping up with jobs, new residents
Housing in Tennessee isn't keeping pace with demand from added jobs and new residents, according to a report from a statewide think tank.
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Lawmakers push bill aiming to solve Tennessee’s recycling problems to 2026
Tennessee lawmakers across the political spectrum echoed the same idea in a recent committee meeting: Tennessee has a trash problem, and something must be done.
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With an ally in the White House, Moms for Liberty renews its fight against a longtime target
In a small recording studio near Nashville, conservative activist Kelly Schenkoske urged an online audience of parents to scour school district websites for contracts that mention social and emotional learning.
