Tennessee lawmakers push slate of anti-LGBTQ measures • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee lawmakers are pushing for a number of bills that the LGBTQ+ community deems discriminatory. This includes those that enforce that state and local governments ensure that all laws and policies referring to a person’s gender or gender are based on “anatomy and genetics” at the time of birth. Another bill passed by the House […]
Amendment stripping right to bail for some felonies closer to Tennessee voters’ ballots • Tennessee Lookout
a Revised proposal For Tennessee’s constitution, which strips people accused of certain crimes with bail, it’s one step closer to landing the next governor’s vote. Tennessee Senate approved Solved 23-6 raises the issue to voters. This amendment requires approval from two-thirds of the House of Representatives to vote on November 3, 2026. The amendment would […]
Tennessee Department of Health bars employees from using preferred pronouns • Tennessee Lookout
The Tennessee Department of Health prohibits the use of preferential pronouns in staff emails, reflecting similar directives issued by federal agencies in response to orders issued by the Trump administration. The prohibition on the use of preferential pronouns is reflected in the policy update “Communication Policy Branding Standards” on March 5th. An updated policy on […]
Memphis domestic violence center abruptly closes amid statewide fight for victim funding • Tennessee Lookout
Memphis’s Department of Domestic Violence has suddenly closed its doors amid an emergency fight for the state’s fundraising by a Tennessee victim-led organization. Family Safety Centers in Memphis and Shelby County were closed last week without warning or public explanations. The agency served as a “one-stop shop” for victims of domestic violence, helping victims work […]
Tennessee students, farmers bear impact of USDA cuts to local food programs for schools, food banks • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee students have less access to locally grown food, and Tennessee farmers lose in multi-million dollar purchases after the USDA cuts two programs funding local food for schools and food banks. Last week, USDA announced a cut of about $1 billion due to cancellation of its local Food for Schools program and the Local Food […]
Medicaid recipients struggle to find mental health care. Looming cuts could make it harder. • Tennessee Lookout
Psychologist Charmaka Newton, who practices his own practice in Lansing, Michigan, is passionate about serving black and Hispanic patients. They often look for therapists who understand how their race, ethnicity and culture affect them, she said, and she helps to provide that care. Medicaid is Major Healthcare Sources For people of color. However, Newton can […]
feds have evidence to discredit witnesses • Tennessee Lookout
Former House Speaker Glenn Casada and his former aide attorneys allegeans argue that the prosecutors were unable to carry over evidence that could raise questions about the credibility of key witnesses in the charges of corruption against them. Casada and Cade Koren, former Chief of Staff of Casada, are scheduled to go to trial on […]
Get the antacids ready as Trump administration cuts damage Tennessee • Tennessee Lookout
This grandmother is a news addict, but for the last few months I have been hoping to bury my head in the sand of forgetfulness. Because of my love for sports, I managed to avoid the news. So far, in 2025 I have escaped the news in the college and professional soccer playoffs, the Super […]
$100M Duck River budget ask could be used toward regional Tennessee River pipeline • Tennessee Lookout
It would take hundreds of millions of dollars and years to acquire the Duck River, known as a scenic treasure by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee. Lee’s The proposed budget A total of $124.5 million is included in one-off funds to jump that process. The Duck River is North America’s most ecologically diverse freshwater river, increasingly […]
The most likely Medicaid cuts would hit rural areas the hardest • Tennessee Lookout
Working-age adults living in small towns and rural areas are more likely to be Medicaid than their city counterparts, creating a dilemma for Republicans looking to cut their health care programs deeply. About 72 million people – Nearly 1 in 5 people in the US – Medicaid registered, providing health insurance for low-income and disabled […]
