Politics May 06 Tennessee governor signs bill strictly regulating medication abortions Republican Gov. Bill Lee has signed legislation that will strictly regulate the dispensing of abortion pills, including imposing harsh penalties on doctors who violate them.
Nation May 04 Black-majority town in Tennessee halts state takeover in settlement deal The small town of Mason has announced it has reached a deal halting the threat of a takeover of its finances by the state of Tennessee.
Education Apr 25 Tennessee governor signs transgender athlete ban in girls’ sports Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed legislation that will add harsh penalties against public schools that allow transgender athletes to participate in girls' sports.
Politics Mar 15 Tennessee Republicans introduce Texas-styled abortion bill The proposal not only would prohibit doctors from performing abortions before most people know they're pregnant but would also allow citizens to file civil lawsuits against anyone who helps someone else get the procedure.
Politics Sep 03 AP EXPLAINER: The language, reach of new Texas abortion law The Supreme Court has allowed a Texas law banning most abortions to remain in effect, marking a key turning point for abortion opponents in their fight to implement stronger restrictions.
Education Aug 03 Tennessee sued over transgender ‘bathroom bill’ for public schools The federal suit filed by the Human Rights Campaign on Tuesday is the latest seeking to overturn a long slate of bills targeting transgender people that Republican Gov. Bill Lee signed into law earlier this year.
Education May 25 Tennessee bans teaching critical race theory in schools Tennessee is the latest state to ban teachers from talking about certain aspects of race and racism in public schools. Teachers risk losing valuable state funding if they violate the new measure.
Nation May 19 Tennessee governor approves transgender youth treatment ban Tennessee's Gov. Bill Lee has approved legislation that bans gender-confirming treatment for young minors despite objections that the series of bills unfairly discriminate against an already vulnerable population.
Health May 16 CDC director says mask turnaround based solely on science The sudden change sparked praise from those eager to return to pre-pandemic life, particularly those who see the new guidelines as a way to reopen workplaces, schools and other venues that went dark during the pandemic.
Nation Jan 08 U.S. attorney says FBI agents searched offices and homes of Tennessee lawmakers U.S. Attorney’s Office of Middle Tennessee on Friday says FBI agents have been searching the homes and offices of state lawmakers.