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Bill That Obscures Deals Made Through Department Of Tourist Development Passes In Both Chambers Of Tennessee Legislature

Image Credit: Canva The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – A bill that obscures deals made through the Department of Tourist Development has passed in both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly. (SB2093), being carried by Senator Jack Johnson (R-Franklin-District 27), aims to to block public access to records detailing deals made through the department. […]

AGs Warn Department Of Labor About Race-Based Apprenticeships

Image Credit: U.S. Department of Labor / CC The Center Square [By Jon Styf] – A group of 24 state attorneys general wrote a letter to the Department of Labor saying its proposed rule promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the National Apprenticeship program exceeds the department’s authority. The public comment letter said the rule […]

Bill Threatens Transparency In Tennessee Department Of Tourist Development

Image Credit: tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative Staff – Recently proposed legislation would allow the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development to keep records hidden from the public at the discretion of the attorney general and tourism commissioner. House Bill 1692 (HB1692), sponsored by Representative William Lamberth (R-Portland-District 44), would allow those records to be exempt from […]