Politics and Policy
Legislation, courts, and how power actually moves.
What's at Stake as Cities Tighten Short Term Rental Rules
Cities across the country are rewriting the rules for short term rentals. The outcome affects homeowners, renters, and small investors...
What the Tennessee Redistricting Hearing Means for Voters
A federal judge in Memphis just heard arguments on HB7003. The ruling will reshape representation in Shelby and Davidson counties.
What's at Stake After Tennessee's Redistricting Hearing
Federal judge Sheryl Lipman closed oral arguments May 28 in the challenge to Tennessee's mid decade map. A ruling is expected within...
Nobody Is Telling You How Licensing Quietly Caps Your Pay
Occupational licensing decides who is allowed to work for pay, and it shapes wages for millions of people without ever making the news.
What Really Happens Before a State Bill Becomes Law
Most people picture a single vote that turns an idea into law. The real path a state bill travels is longer and slower, with many points...
The Meeting That Affects Your Money More Than Congress
National politics gets the attention, but the local meetings almost no one watches make the decisions that shape rent, property taxes, and...
Senate Blocks Iran War Powers Resolution for the Fourth Time as Democrats Vow to Keep Forcing Votes
The Senate voted 47-52 Tuesday to reject a Democratic war powers resolution that would require congressional authorization for continued...
State Legislatures Now Matter More Than Congress
The federal stalemate has shifted real policy power to state capitols. The decisions actually shaping daily life are happening in...