Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:48 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:48:18 GMT
A group of Columbia State Community College students say their professor gave them an assignment where they had to say they supported gay rights even if they didn't.More >>
A group of Columbia State Community College students say their professor gave them an assignment where they had to say they supported gay rights even if they didn't.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:46 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:46:12 GMT
It's never too late to fulfill a dream, as an 84-year-old Korean War veteran proved Wednesday when he finally received the high school diploma he always wanted.More >>
It's never too late to fulfill a dream, as an 84-year-old Korean War veteran proved Wednesday when he finally received the high school diploma he always wanted.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:11 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:11:13 GMT
There's a battle brewing between Tennessee's teachers and the state department of education over a plan the teachers believe will cost them thousands of dollars over the course of their careers. The stateMore >>
There's a battle brewing between Tennessee's teachers and the state department of education over a plan the teachers believe will cost them thousands of dollars over the course of their careers.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:46:52 GMT
People still recovering from the deadly tornado outbreak last month in Oklahoma are getting a lot of help from generous folks in Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky.More >>
People still recovering from the deadly tornado outbreak last month in Oklahoma are getting a lot of help from generous folks in Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:45:06 GMT
The animal control office in Robertson County will be closed for the next several days due to a deadly virus detected in the animals there. Workers had to euthanize a dozen dogs who were infected withMore >>
The Animal Control office in Robertson County will be closed for the next several days due to a deadly virus detected in the animals there.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:17 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:17:59 GMT
Tennessee lawmakers got an earful from parents Wednesday who are demanding that they have a say in what is in their children's school textbooks. It was supposed to be a routine hearing for the State TextbookMore >>
Tennessee lawmakers got an earful from parents Wednesday who are demanding that they have a say in what is in their children's school textbooks.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:09:13 GMT
Two high school basketball coaches in Williamson County are now facing charges after an incident an incident during a game earlier this year. Angela Muir worked as head coach for Summit High School, whileMore >>
Two high school basketball coaches in Williamson County are now facing charges after an incident an incident during a game earlier this year.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:43 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:43:46 GMT
Country music star Craig Morgan says a recent crash on the interstate is proof of how hard people work at volunteer fire departments. Morgan was riding in his tour bus on Interstate 40 earlier this month,More >>
Country music star Craig Morgan says a recent crash on the interstate is proof of how hard people work at volunteer fire departments.More >>
By ERIK SCHELZIG Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Lobbyists are scrambling to nail down sponsors for their clients' key legislative initiatives following House Speaker Beth Harwell's announcement that she wants to impose a cap on how many bills are filed each year.
Under the Nashville Republican's proposal, each lawmaker would be limited to 10 bills each legislative session. That comes out to an average of about two bills each for the more than 500 lobbyists registered to ply their trade at the state Capitol.
Mark Greene, a lobbyist for the Tennessee Lobbyists Association, says his colleagues quickly moved to lock up lawmakers with a reputation for successfully shepherding bills through the legislative process.
Harwell's proposal would have to be approved by a special committee she will appoint when the session begins.
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