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Sparta   -   Apr 30, 2026 Driving without insurance in Tennessee? New bill raises the stakes
Driving without insurance in Tennessee? New bill raises the stakes

For Tennessee drivers who skip out on insurance coverage, the consequences could soon get much more expensive — and much harder to avoid. Lawmakers this week approved a measure that overhauls how the state enforces vehicle insurance requirements, pairing significantly higher penalties with a more aggressive system to track compliance in

Sparta   -   Apr 29, 2026 New Tennessee law aims to fix child care access, affordability
New Tennessee law aims to fix child care access, affordability

Tennessee lawmakers have approved a measure aimed at easing one of the biggest barriers facing working families — finding and affording reliable child care. The Promising Futures Act, also known as House Bill 1979, is designed to strengthen the state’s child care system by investing in workers, helping families cover

REAL ID or Not? Tennessee Bill Says the Choice Is Yours
Sparta   -   Apr 30, 2026 REAL ID or Not? Tennessee Bill Says the Choice Is Yours

For years, the push toward REAL ID has carried a sense of urgency — but a new bill from Tennessee lawmakers aims to make one thing clear: it’s still a choice.

by Rachel Auberger
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Sparta   -   Apr 30, 2026 REAL ID or Not? Tennessee Bill Says the Choice Is Yours
REAL ID or Not? Tennessee Bill Says the Choice Is Yours

For years, the push toward REAL ID has carried a sense of urgency — but a new bill from Tennessee lawmakers aims to make one thing clear: it’s still a choice.

by Rachel Auberger
Sparta   -   Apr 30, 2026 Driving without insurance in Tennessee? New bill raises the stakes
Driving without insurance in Tennessee? New bill raises the stakes

For Tennessee drivers who skip out on insurance coverage, the consequences could soon get much more expensive — and much harder to avoid. Lawmakers this week approved a measure that overhauls how the state enforces vehicle insurance requirements, pairing significantly higher penalties with a more aggressive system to track compliance in

by Rachel Auberger
Sparta   -   Apr 29, 2026 New Tennessee law aims to fix child care access, affordability
New Tennessee law aims to fix child care access, affordability

Tennessee lawmakers have approved a measure aimed at easing one of the biggest barriers facing working families — finding and affording reliable child care. The Promising Futures Act, also known as House Bill 1979, is designed to strengthen the state’s child care system by investing in workers, helping families cover

by Rachel Auberger
Sparta   -   Apr 27, 2026 Bill aims to tackle youth mental health linked to digital use
Bill aims to tackle youth mental health linked to digital use

As concerns about the impact of digital technology on young people continue to grow, Tennessee lawmakers have taken a step aimed at addressing the issue through targeted funding and oversight. The House Bill 2270, approved this week by the Tennessee General Assembly, would create the Children’s Digital Protection Fund

by Rachel Auberger
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