A year-old law enabling Tennessee colleges and universities to keep secret the “proprietary” fees they pay money managers for handling risky investments is likely to be reviewed this year.

2. Bill to Arm Tennessee Teachers Fails - Wednesday, April 4, 2018

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A bill that would arm some school teachers in Tennessee failed Tuesday after heated debate from state lawmakers, including several Republican gun rights advocates.

3. Physical Education Bill Gets Tripped Up in Legislature - Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Legislation requiring one hour of physical education per week for elementary students stumbled and fell Monday, May 8, when it hit a procedural hurdle.

The bill sponsored by Rep. Roger Kane went down in the House Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee after a recount of sorts, one in which a member didn’t vote and then was allowed to cast a “no” vote killing the bill.

4. Akbari Proving to be Worthy Successor to Iconic DeBerry - Friday, May 6, 2016

Those who wondered how Raumesh Akbari would do in following legendary Memphis legislator Lois DeBerry now have a much clearer picture.

5. After 40 Years of Pro Tennis, Will Memphis See Another? - Friday, February 12, 2016

You can’t tell the players – or the owners – without a scorecard.

That’s the recent history of what is presently called the Memphis Open presented by ServiceMaster.

It is, specifically speaking, an ATP World Tour 250 event.

6. Legislator Introduces Proposal to Save Lady Vols Nickname - Tuesday, December 8, 2015

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A state representative says he plans to introduce legislation that would require Tennessee to refer to all of its women's sports teams as the Lady Volunteers.

Rep. Roger Kane discussed his measure Sunday at a rally to save the Lady Vols nickname that drew close to 100 spectators before the Tennessee women's basketball team's game with Virginia Tech. Kane's proposal was first reported by the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

7. Legislation to Require K-5 Students to Participate in PE Class - Thursday, March 26, 2015

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Students in kindergarten to fifth grade would have to participate in a physical education class at least twice a week under legislation advancing in the House.

The proposal sponsored by Republican Rep. Roger Kane of Knoxville was approved on a voice vote in a House education subcommittee on Wednesday.