Memorial Day in Nashville
Scout leader Dustin Monir, center. The Boy Scout Pack 1322 flags are collected and the grave is placed at Nashville National Cemetery, managed by the U.S. Veterans Affairs Bureau. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) Members of Scouting USA, a former Boy Scout of America, placed the flag at the veteran cemetery of John Partipiro, a traditional […]
Memphis schools “takeover” bill dead until next year
Rep. Mark White, a Shelby County Republican, said he would pursue measures in 2026 that would allow the state to take over management of Memphis-Shelby County schools (Photo: John Partipillo) The legislative sponsor, who was criticised for the “acquisition” of Memphis-Shelby County schools on Tuesday for the bill to be held on hold, was criticized […]
Lawmakers fill government witness list in former House speaker trial
The former Tennessee Senator of the Center’s House Glen Casada walks to the Federal Courthouse Fred D. Thompson on April 22, accompanied by his wife and lawyer Edjarbro, to begin a trial on corruption charges. (Photo: John Partipilo) Current and former lawmakers were able to testify at the corruption trial of former Tennessee House Speaker […]
Federal appeals court clarification limits refugees allowed to settle in U.S.
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order at the White House’s Oval Office on January 20, 2025 (Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Only refugees closest to arriving in the US will be eligible for orders Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit Partially blocks the suspension of the Trump administration, published last month US refugee […]
Ethics Commission dismisses complaint against Republican rep.; threatens complainants with penalties
The ethical complaints against Clarksville Republican Rep. Aron Mabury were rejected by the Tennessee Ethics Committee on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 (Photo: John Partipillo) The Tennessee Ethics Committee unanimously abandoned it on Tuesday Complaints against Montgomery County Republican Representatives It warned those who submitted it after the committee determined it was not authorized to consider […]
U.S. Education Department to restart defaulted student loan collections
US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon will speak at a press conference hosted by House Democrats outside the US Education Headquarters in Washington, DC on April 2, 2025 (Photo: Shauneen Miranda/States Newsroom) Washington – US Department of Education On Monday, he said he would resume his May 5th collection for default federal student loans. After […]
Tennessee voters will decide whether those accused of some felonies lose right to pretrial bail
Tennessees have the option to vote in 2026 for constitutional amendments that allow them to refuse bail for several crimes. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) Tennessee voters will have the power to finalize the state’s constitutional amendments. Removes pretrial bail rights For those accused of committing a particular crime. The Tennessee House of Representatives voted 84-10 […]
Tennessee legislature puts state watchdog agency under attorney general
The responsibility for allegations of discrimination, including state agencies, will be the responsibility of Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skulmetti after the disbandment of the Tennessee Human Rights Commission. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office was quickly able to take responsibility for investigating allegations of discrimination by state agencies after the state Senate […]
Legislation slashing development oversight of isolated wetlands heads to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk
Water is gathering amongst the trees of the Wetland Wetland Mitigation Bank, which had been restored as farmland, near the Lusa Hatchee River in Shelby County, Tennessee on March 11, 2025. Tennessee’s estimated 80% bill reduction rules for non-intensified wetlands will be heading to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk on Monday after approval from the General […]
Tennessee asks feds whether state funds are jeopardized by immigrant student bill
House majority leader William Lambers is asking the U.S. Department of Education for guidance on a bill that would limit undocumented immigrant students from enrolling in K-12 schools. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) On the final day of the 2025 legislative conference, Tennessee officials asked the U.S. Department of Education whether they are at risk by […]
