Tennessee
Monday, October 7, 2024
Report exposes donors funding climate change disinformation in TN
As Tennesseans deal with record-breaking heat, hurricanes and prolonged drought linked to a changing climate, a new report showed how American …
HBCU Liberation Tour seeks to mobilize young Black voters in TN, South
Polling shows that many young people of color in Generation Z are ambivalent about voting, but one group of activists is working to change that…
TN sidesteps opportunity to address anesthesiologist shortage
A shortage of anesthesiologists in Tennessee could have been addressed with legislation this year but it died in committee. Now, there is an effort …
Tennessee seniors to benefit from Medicare prescription drug cap
Tennesseans on Medicare will see big savings next year thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. The Act caps prescription drug costs at $2,000 per …
UAW contract negotiations at VW focus on healthcare, safety, wages
United Auto Workers' contract negotiations kick off today with Volkswagen at its Chattanooga plant, covering over 4,000 UAW members. The union says …
TN forum to focus on shaping statewide criminal justice policy
Tennessee's justice system may be getting a makeover, as a forum on Thursday will cover new ideas to modernize it. The Sycamore Institute event will …
TN group echoes global call: No money for nuclear weapons
A Knoxville-based environmental group is raising awareness about increasing U.S. nuclear weapons spending and supporting this week's global effort to …
Study reveals shifting American views on free speech amid Israel-Hamas war
A recent study by Vanderbilt University found that Americans generally love free speech, but their views change occasionally. One instance of this …
TN youth incarceration snapshot reveals hope amid disparities
A new report showed the rate of juvenile crime continues to fall but disparities remain in Tennessee and nationwide. The Sentencing Project report …
Ways cited to increase voter engagement, turnout in TN ahead of Nov. 5
As the general election nears, a study from the think tank ThinkTennessee found the Volunteer State trails most neighboring states on voter …
Report: Land application of toxic sludge making TN waters contaminated
The latest research reveals high levels of PFAS chemicals have been detected in Tennessee's soil and water, leading to demands for a statewide ban on …
TN community health centers see significant growth in patient care
Tennessee's community health centers are vital to the well-being of nearly 428,000 residents, according to new data. The centers must report …