Bill to Criminally Charge Mothers Who Use Drugs While Pregnant Proposed in Tennessee
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee lawmakers are considering a bill that could punish women for using illegal drugs while pregnant. The bill,...
Tennessee Bill Would Prosecute Illegal-Drug Using Pregnant Women If Their Child Is Born Addicted
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A bill introduced in the Tennessee Legislature would prosecute pregnant women for assault if they use illegal drugs...
Tennessee Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
One state lawmaker said it's time to legalize recreational marijuana in Tennessee. Recreational, let alone medical marijuana, are not yet...
State Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Dispense Opioids in Lockable Bottles
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) - State Sen. Richard Briggs and State Rep. Matthew Hill announced legislation Monday that would require certain...
Drug Abuse Prevention Advocates Applaud Tennessee Lawmakers’ Support of “Pilfering Prevention Act”
Members of “Secure Tennessee’s Opioid Prescriptions (STOP)” Coalition join Senator Richard Briggs and Representative Matthew Hill in...
Use of Medical Marijuana Introduced in Tennessee Legislature
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. --- State Senator Janice Bowling and Rep. Ron Travis, both Republicans, announced on Thursday they will introduce...
Tenn. Medical Marijuana Bill Likely to Be Introduced
Nashville Tennessean USA TODAY NETWORK -TENNESSEE Two Republican state lawmakers announced Thursday they are in the final stages of...
Sentenced to 17 Years for Low-Level Drug Charge, Nashville Man Gets Freedom Thanks to Deal with Pros
When Annetta Bryant saw her son turn the corner Wednesday morning, she clasped her hands under her chin and beamed with pride. Tears...
Here's How the New Opioid Deal Could Help Kids and Families
The Senate’s massive bipartisan opioid legislation package, which passed by a vote of 98-1 earlier this month, was signed into law by...
‘Henry’s Law’ Increases Jail Time for Dealers
Knoxville News Sentinel USA TODAY NETWORK TENNESSEE A new law that took effect Sunday will mean stiffer penalties for some drug dealers...