Tennessee state government and statewide stories that land in Memphis: the legislature, the governor, statewide courts, agencies, and the laws that change what's possible at home.
Tennessee dismantled its only majority-Black district on May 7, dividing Shelby County three ways. Early voting starts Friday. Check your district before you vote.
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State lawmakers say the changes are aimed at reducing cryptocurrency-related scams and increasing consumer protections.
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Tennessee drivers may face new vehicle registration requirements under recently approved legislation. Here's what motorists need to know.
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A state court panel upheld Tennessee’s new congressional map, preserving the split of Memphis into three districts. The ruling keeps the fight over who speaks for 901 voters at the center of redistricting oversight.
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UT Knoxville just advanced a $227M business building and a national security center, while Memphis still fights over what gets funded and who pays. The question for Shelby County: why is Knoxville building ahead while 901 keeps arguing over basics?
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A federal judge has temporarily blocked Tennessee Highway Patrol from assisting immigration enforcement during traffic stops in Memphis and Nashville. The question now is who authorized the practice - and how many 901 drivers were caught in it.
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Tennessee’s unemployment rate held at 3.6% for a third straight month, but that headline hides the pressure on Memphis households already facing high rent, weak wages, and tight credit. The question is whether state leaders will pair the good numbers with real relief for 901 families.
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Tennessee’s weekly loan-rate cap reset to 10.75% on May 19, and Memphis borrowers are now the ones living with the fine print. For families already balancing rent, car notes, and late fees, this is a budget story with teeth.
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The fight over Tennessee’s new congressional map just got bigger: the ACLU of Tennessee has brought in outside attorneys as another case is reassigned and the NAACP calls for a boycott. For Memphis, this is about who gets to speak for 901 voters - and who answers when the map splits the city apart.
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State Republicans’ new congressional map splits Memphis into three districts, triggering lawsuits and pushing Rep. Steve Cohen to end his reelection bid. The fight now centers on fair representation and who can be held accountable for Memphis voters.
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