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TN Bill Puts Spotlight on Nonprofit Donors and Public “Right to Know”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Lawmakers in at least three states, including Tennessee, have introduced bills that would bar public agencies from publicly …
Counting on Donations: IRS Proposal Could Change How Charities Collect Info
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Chances are many Tennesseans are making last-minute donations in preparation for the end of the tax year, but an IRS proposal …
Labor Day Partying? Cost of Cab Cheaper than DUI
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - This Labor Day weekend, thousands of Tennesseans will imbibe a favorite alcoholic beverage while enjoying the long weekend with …
Nation Marks Fifth Anniversary of "Citizens United"
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - People and organizations around the state and country are marking the fifth anniversary today of a controversial decision on …
Vote Expected Today on Campaign Spending Rules
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A vote is expected today on the floor of the U.S. Senate on a constitutional amendment that would give Congress and the …
Senate Committee Approves Plan on Campaign Spending Limits
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A constitutional amendment giving Congress and states control of political campaign spending is moving toward a vote on the U.S…
Another Supreme Court Decision Favors Big Political Spenders
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Another important campaign finance decision handed down Wednesday by the U.S. Supreme Court is provoking both celebration …
National Voices Join Local Call for Veto of TN's "Ag-Gag" Bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A coalition of animal-rights and public-interest groups is urging Gov. Bill Haslam to veto the so-called "ag-gag" bill. The …
Mixing Business and Politics: Courage is the Key
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Some socially minded businesses may shy away from getting involved in issues considered controversial, but that doesn't have to be …
Net Neutrality and Occupy Wall Street – Making A Connection
CHICAGO - The U.S. Senate may vote this week on overturning Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules aimed at guaranteeing an open Internet…
Koch Funding Climate Change Deniers: Mixed Success
ASPEN, Colo. - The Koch family has funneled tens of millions of dollars into causes which support the oil and gas industry in an attempt to undermine …
Stewart: Changing Teacher Assn. Activities Doesn't Aid Education Reform
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Newly-proposed restrictions on Tennessee teachers' ability to negotiate their contracts have little to do with raising test scores …