NASHVILLE (AP) – The Senate has approved legislation that would protect student counselors at public higher education institutions who withhold their services because of religious beliefs.

2. Tenn. Lawmakers Still Trying to Conclude Business - Tuesday, May 01, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) – Tennessee lawmakers edged closer Sunday to adjourning several weeks earlier than usual, but they continued to engage in end-of-session wrangling as intense as ever.

Budget disagreements between the two chambers led to the first conference committee on the spending plan since the acrimonious debate over the income tax more than a decade ago.

3. Medical Marijuana Bill Advances in Tenn. House - Wednesday, March 28, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) – A proposal to legalize medical marijuana is advancing in the state House.

The House Health Subcommittee approved the measure on a voice vote on Tuesday after similar measures had quickly failed in previous years.

4. House Sponsor Stands by 'Don't Say Gay' Bill - Wednesday, February 29, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) – The Republican sponsor of a proposal to ban the teaching of gay issues to elementary and middle school students said Tuesday that he's not backing off the legislation despite concerns from GOP leaders.

5. GOP Discuss Need for 'Don't Say Gay' Ban - Monday, February 27, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) – Legislation that would ban the teaching of gay issues to elementary and middle school students may be stalled, as Republican lawmakers discuss whether they should proceed with the bill.

6. Tenn. GOP Puts Off 'Don't Say Gay' Ban in House - Thursday, February 23, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) – Supporters of a measure to ban the teaching of gay issues to elementary and middle school students have put off consideration of the proposal after being told of fellow Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's concerns.

7. Tenn.'s 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Advances in House - Friday, February 17, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) – A proposal that seeks to ban Tennessee public schools from teaching about gay issues advanced in the House on Wednesday despite opponents who say the measure could be harmful to gays.

8. Teachers Group Recommends Evaluation System Changes - Thursday, January 19, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) – Teachers who "meet expectations" in their evaluation would be eligible for tenure under changes the Tennessee Education Association is recommending for the state's new teacher evaluation system.

9. State 'Don't Say Gay' Bill to be Delayed in Committee - Thursday, January 19, 2012

The sponsor of a measure that seeks to ban Tennessee public schools from teaching about gay issues says he plans to delay a vote on the proposal.

The legislation, dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, is sponsored by Republican Rep. Joey Hensley of Hohenwald and was scheduled to be heard Wednesday, Jan. 18, in the House Education Subcommittee. But Hensley said two Republicans on the panel “weren’t very familiar with it” and wanted more time to review the proposal.

10. Tenn. House Approves GOP Redistricting Plan - Friday, January 13, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) – The state House has approved a plan to redraw the chamber's 99 districts, overriding Democrats' objections that it placed five African-American incumbents into three seats.

11. Tenn. House Passes Evolution Bill - Monday, April 11, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – Teachers who allow students to critique scientific theories would be shielded from discipline under a proposal that passed the House 70-23 on Thursday despite some opponents who said it was unnecessary.

12. Bredesen Bill on Restaurant Calorie Counts Fails - Thursday, May 07, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Phil Bredesen's proposal to require calorie counts on menus at chain restaurants in Tennessee has failed for the year.

The proposal carried by House Democratic Caucus Chairman Mike Turner of Old Hickory was sent to a summer study committee by the Public Health and Family Assistance Subcommittee on Tuesday.

13. Legislature Passes $27B Budget, Adjourns for Year - Friday, May 23, 2008

NASHVILLE (AP) – The state Legislature adjourned for the year after lawmakers passed a $27 billion state budget that cuts jobs and education and health care spending to fill a nearly half-billion-dollar revenue shortfall.

14. Open Records Bill Advances In State House - Thursday, May 01, 2008

NASHVILLE (AP) - All public records requests would have to be responded to in seven business days under changes made to an open records bill advancing in the House.

The House State and Local Government Committee agreed Tuesday on voice votes to revise the legislation sponsored by Rep. Steve McDaniel, a Parkers Crossroads Republican.

15. Conservation Group Releases Ratings of State Lawmakers - Wednesday, October 24, 2007

NASHVILLE (AP) - Democratic Sens. Beverly Marrero and Rosalind Kurita tied for the top score in the Tennessee Conservation Voters' annual ratings of lawmakers released Monday.

Kurita, of Clarksville, and Marrero, of Memphis, each scored 11 points on the group's scale based on votes cast on selected legislation affecting the environment.

16. Archived Article: Gov - Friday, February 04, 2005
Chumney:

State Legislators Prepare to Tackle TennCare

ANDY MEEK

The Daily News

With more than 300,000 people set to come off the TennCare rolls, it might be said that the states ailing health insurance program needs a new prescription. <...