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Anti-Occupy Nashville bill passes House
A proposal aimed at stopping Occupy Nashville protesters from staying overnight on the Capitol complex has passed the House.More >>
Lawmakers may ban protesters from camping at plaza
Tennessee lawmakers on Thursday are expected to pass legislation that will ban unauthorized camping on public ground.More >>
Early voting underway for presidential primary
Early voting is now underway in Tennessee's presidential primary. Super Tuesday is March 6.More >>
Bill requiring monoxide detectors in RVs advances
A bill that would require working carbon monoxide detectors in leased recreational vehicles has been named after five people who died from carbon monoxide poisoning last year at a bike rally in Clarksville.More >>
Group releases Tenn. Republican presidential poll
Santorum leads in poll conducted last week.More >>
House sends anti-Occupy bill to full floor vote
A bill seeking to clear the Capitol complex of Occupy Nashville tents has been sent for a full House vote.More >>
Rep. Curry Todd waives hearing on DUI, weapons charges
State Rep. Curry Todd has waived a preliminary hearing on drunken driving and weapon charges and his case has been sent to a grand jury.More >>
School superintendents denounce governor's education bill
Governor Bill Haslam's new bill would tie school funding to larger class size.More >>
Lawmakers discuss bills to reduce sales tax
The Republican sponsor of a proposal to reduce the sales tax on groceries in Tennessee said Wednesday he's open to working with Democrats who have a similar measure if it would help the legislation's passage.More >>
New bill allows more lobbyist entertaining
A new bill in the state legislature could make it easier for lobbyists to "wine and dine" lawmakers.More >>
Kerry Roberts elected to state senate in special election
Roberts, an accountant and the owner of a bike store, beat out Portland Mayor Ken Wilbur.More >>

Governor wants to cut 1,200 state jobs by 2013
Governor Haslam wants to cut around 1,200 state jobs by 2013.More >>

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