A subcommittee in the state House of Representatives could take up legislation Wednesday afternoon banning unauthorized camping on state property, in what could be the first step toward lawmakers’ evicting the Occupy Nashville protest above them. House Bill 2638 would … Continue reading →
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Mayor Karl Dean looking to change the way Nashville Predators get state revenues
Reacting to a successful move by the Nashville Predators to bring in millions of state dollars – an initiative Metro officials said they weren’t aware of – Mayor Karl Dean’s administration is now pursuing legislation that would place the money … Continue reading →
Nashville MPO touts, defines ‘active transportation’
Footnoted in Friday’s news release about Middle Tennessee pedestrian and bicycling grants of $2.5 million is a helpful definition for a term that’s been hot on the lips of the Nashville Metropolitan Planning Organization. The MPO has been pushing for … Continue reading →
Metro Council might hold zoning public hearings once a month
Public hearings about zoning bills – ranging from run-of-the mill, little noticed rezoning matters to noisy affairs about major developments (and chickens) – could become a more common sight at Metro Council meetings. Councilman Jason Holleman said today that he’ll … Continue reading →
Ty Cobb enters 28th Senate District race
Former state Rep. Ty Cobb, D-Columbia, says he is entering the race for the 28th Senate District, the new Middle Tennessee district added in redistricting. “We now have too many politicians in Nashville who are more worried about being big-shots … Continue reading →
Joey Hensley says he plans to delay “Don’t Say Gay” bill
Updated 3:50 p.m. UPDATE: Education Committee Chairman Richard Montgomery announced the bill would be moved to a “curriculum calendar” that will be taken up later in session. He gave no date when. ORIGINAL POST: State Rep. Joey Hensley said this … Continue reading →
