Politics

An Educated Citizenry

Apr 17, 2023 at 01:24 pm by JC Bowman

The lives of our citizens are enriched through public policies that enhance economic opportunity and freedom. However, some policymakers lack a basic understanding of sound ec.... Read More

Supporting Safer Schools in Tennessee

Apr 05, 2023 at 01:16 pm by JC Bowman 8

There are a lot of issues that need to be addressed in school safety. This area deserves more scrutiny. We cannot lose focus that six innocent people lost their lives at the C.... Read More

Appeal to the Brighter Impulses of the American Spirit

Mar 31, 2023 at 01:56 pm by JC Bowman 21

The United States of America is not perfect. We will never be perfect, and our founders understood that fact. However, with the active and informed participation of our citize.... Read More

Fighting for Education and Kids

Mar 24, 2023 at 03:03 pm by JC Bowman 23

While discussing faith, I am reminded of a lyric from an old religious song: “Let hope rise and darkness tremble.” Too many people imagine a bleak and hopeless fut.... Read More

Race to the Top Revisited

Mar 08, 2023 at 01:05 pm by JC Bowman 23

  In 2010, Tennessee was one of the first states in the country to be awarded the Race to the Top (RTTT) grants. The $501 million grant award created a real shift in Ten.... Read More

Rutherford County Government Employees and Private Sector Team Up to Tackle Food Insecurity

Feb 28, 2023 at 04:09 pm by Voice Wire 25

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Government has received donations totaling nearly $17,000 to pack and distribute meals to families facing food insecurity. Accor.... Read More

ACLU-TN Statement on Transgender Youth Healthcare Ban Passing House

Feb 23, 2023 at 07:00 pm by Voice Wire

On February 23, 2023, the Tennessee House passed HB 1, which would ban what the ACLU says is "...the only evidence-based medical care for transgender people under 18." A.... Read More

Commentary: The 2023 Tennessee State of the State Preview on Education

Feb 10, 2023 at 04:00 pm by JC Bowman

Commentary Submitted by JC Bowman - Governor Bill Lee gives his 5th State of the State Speech on Monday, February 6, 2023. He will certainly mention education..... Read More

Follow the Money in Education and Politics

Jan 31, 2023 at 09:11 pm by JC Bowman

It is critical that Tennesseans and Americans trust their election process. Almost certainly, cash is being funneled into obscure organizations in our state to attempt to infl.... Read More

Laboratories of Democracy

Jan 13, 2023 at 03:59 pm by JC Bowman 1

Justice Louis Brandeis called individual states “laboratories of democracy.” States, he held, can enact their own policies regardless of the actions of other state.... Read More

Continued: Multiple Officers Terminated from LaVergne Police Department

Jan 13, 2023 at 03:21 pm by Voice Wire 49

LaVergne Mayor Jason Cole said... "This situation is unacceptable and as soon as it was brought to our attention it was immediately investigated and action was taken.... Read More

OPINION - State Rep. Mike Sparks: Public safety, education among top priorities in 2023

Jan 13, 2023 at 02:28 pm by Voice Wire 5

OPINION: With the start of the 113th Tennessee General Assembly this week, I always want to make sure to address the issues that matter most to those I am honored to repr.... Read More

Rep.Terry of Murfreesboro named chair of House Health Committee

Jan 13, 2023 at 02:23 pm by Voice Wire 14

(Rutherford County, TN) State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD, R-Murfreesboro, has been appointed by House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, to serve as chairman of the House Health.... Read More

State Rep. Charlie Baum files legislation to make it easier for employees to save for retirement in Tennessee

Dec 15, 2022 at 02:00 pm by Voice Wire 201

(Rutherford County, TN) State Rep. Charlie Baum, R-Murfreesboro, today filed legislation that would provide a more convenient option for many private sector employees to open.... Read More

What’s Next in Education for Tennessee?

Dec 13, 2022 at 07:35 pm by JC Bowman 5

Submitted by JC Bowman - To the outside world, our industrial model public education system has changed very little in the last fifty years. However, those who have worked wit.... Read More