A new bill proposal seeks to expand the places in Tennessee where a person can carry a firearm.
Senate Bill (SB) 1629, which was introduced by State Senator Joseph Hensley (R-Hohenwald), would allow Tennesseans to carry firearms in state and local parks, public greenways, recreational properties, and certain national parks and federal lands.
State Representative Gabby Salinas (D-Memphis) introduced a bill last week that seeks to interfere with the operations of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Tennessee.
House Bill (HB) 1482 would prevent ICE agents from using areas such as public parking lots, vacant lots, public garages, public schools, and religious institution property as a “staging area.”
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDSHS) is taking steps to ensure all Commercial Driver License (CDL) records comply with current federal and state laws by updating older files to include required proof of citizenship or lawful presence.
Williamson County mayoral candidate Todd Kaestner introduced a three-part action plan designed to address traffic congestion resulting from years of exponential population growth in the county.
Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced a bill on Wednesday that would prevent taxpayers from having to pay additional taxes if they prevail against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
The No Tax on Wrongful Delay Act would ensure that interest paid by the IRS to taxpayers is not treated as taxable income. The bill proposal says this would apply to IRS audits, a lawsuit brought by a taxpayer seeking a refund or credit, and a civil action administered by the federal government to collect taxes.
Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) told The Tennessee Star in an exclusive interview that the new Republicans’ bill proposal would send money back to Americans rather than to insurance companies.
Last week, Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) introduced the Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025.
This bill will help return money to Americans by expanding access to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Americans through Health Savings Accounts. The bill allows Americans to deposit money into these accounts. Anyone aged 18 to 49 can contribute $1,000 to an HSA each year, while those aged 50 to 64 can contribute $1,500.
With the money, Americans would be able to pay for medical expenses such as doctor visits and prescriptions.
Blackburn said the Obamacare bronze and silver plans will be eligible for HSAs.
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