Federal court rules for Tennessee in challenge of abortion protections • Tennessee Lookout
Federal court on Thursday overturned a lower court decision, bringing new life to cases filed by Tennessee and 16 other states, and challenged the protection of states and federal workers seeking abortion. The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis, Missouri, holds that it is positioned to challenge the Pregnant Workers’ Equity Act, enacted […]
Tennessee teachers should follow Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ order, GOP leader says • Tennessee Lookout
That’s what this story was like It was originally published By chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletter ckbe.at/newsletters Sign up Chalkbeat Tennessee Free Newsletter To keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County schools. State Republican leaders encourage Tennessee teachers, particularly geography teachers, to use the names of America and Mount McKinley when talking […]
Tennessee poultry industry not as hard-hit by avian flu, data show • Tennessee Lookout
Ongoing Avian Flu Outbreaks Continue to Destroy Commercial Poultry Flocks Indiana Ohio, two counties Emergency declaration issued this week. But Tennessee appears to be getting better, at least for now. “It’s not that we’re not affected, but we’re not affected by avian flu as close as other states have,” said the University of Tennessee’s statewide […]
Tennessee Republicans hooked on Musk-Trump slashing • Tennessee Lookout
While about half of the country lament the end of American democracy, Republican leaders in Tennessee are scorning President Donald Trump and his billionaire friend Elon Musk I’m happy that x will fall on. Who cares about Congress’ approval? Gov. Bill Lee recently promoted the government’s efficiency work by Musk, the richest person in the […]
Kentucky’s McConnell not seeking reelection to U.S. Senate in 2026 • Tennessee Lookout
Sen. Mitch McConnell, a longtime Republican U.S. Sen., from Kentucky, said Thursday he would not seek re-election in 2026. McConnell made the announcement on his 83rd birthday in a speech on the Senate floor. McConnell was the longest Senate leader in US history after resigning. His leadership role Last November, he led the GOP Caucus […]
Here’s the latest on how states are cooperating with Trump’s deportation plans • Tennessee Lookout
Conservative cities and states across the country have adopted President Donald Trump’s deportation plan, increasing cooperation with federal authorities. The Florida Legislature held a special session last week Passed law Creating state-level immigration enforcement projects. The new Tennessee law creates similar offices, making it a felony for public servants to support sanctuary policies. Iowa and […]
Tennessee schools given two weeks to eliminate diversity programs or risk funding loss • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee K-12 schools, universities and universities say they need more guidance after receiving U.S. Department of Education’s directive to end all “racial-based preferences” by the end of this month. A “Dear Colleague” letter sent on February 14th will be to suspend all racial-based decisions at admissions, employment, promotions, compensation, financial aid, scholarships, prizes, housing and […]
Tennessee State requests to use $154M in building funds for operations • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee State University officials are asking the state building board to shift $154 million to daily campus operations after the fund was initially approved for the construction project. University interim president Dwayne Tucker on Wednesday called on the state building committee to TSU’s five-year “sustainability plan” to cut scholarships and cut employee costs up to […]
Memphis’ antiquated TVA contract keeps community from getting power from the sun • Tennessee Lookout
Memphis’ light gas and water have taken several baby steps this year to create its own solar system, but major hurdles get in the way. MLGW’s exclusive power agreement with the Tennessee Valley Bureau prohibits city-owned utilities from obtaining power from anyone other than TVA. Of the 153 local utility companies that TVA serves, 148 […]
Duck River, Tennessee waterways could see regulation rollbacks under two proposed bills • Tennessee Lookout
The Tennessee Conservation Group, which supports the preservation of the Duck River, is looking at two bills that say it puts the state’s waterways at serious risk. There is one bill Strip condition protection from wetlands It is no longer protected by federal law. Another discards the required 2 miles of buffer during specified time […]
