Charlane Oliver Launches Campaign Against Corporate Money in Politics
Progressive state senator ties affordability, transit, public education and more to 'dark money' influence on elections
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Eli Motycka, as published by Nashville Scene (alt-weekly) · · 1 min read
Progressive state senator ties affordability, transit, public education and more to 'dark money' influence on elections

News
MADISON, Wis. ( WBAY /Gray News) — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reports the death of an infant associated with the ongoing measles outbreak in the southwestern part of the state. It is the first measles death in the state since 1990, according to a DHS news release...
WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Nov 6, 2026

business
A company overseeing Dolly Parton’s business interests has filed notice that it is voluntarily dismissing its lawsuit against Parton’s nephew and former head of...
FOX 17 WZTV Nashville (local news) · Nov 6, 2026

government
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation that he says will preserve the Oval Office and Cabinet Room as a national monument, his first official action after his party was swept aside in midterm elections on Tuesday. But the action does not prevent future president...
NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) · Nov 6, 2026

government
The Democratic Caucus also voted to choose a leader on Thursday, but after a split vote, State Senator London Lamar will remain in charge.
WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) · Nov 6, 2026

Local
"I got all my teeth, and I can still chew 'em," Yvonne Stults said, digging through a box of Milk Duds. This always seems to be the case. People who are healthy and happy at a seasoned age often have a secret. For Stults, it's Milk Duds. "What do you think of your mom having all ...
NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) · Nov 6, 2026

schools
WILSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) Wilson County Schools is facing a bus driver shortage, leaving some routes unable to reliably run and forcing parents to find alternative ways to get their children to school. Bart Barker with Wilson County Schools said the district is down as many as ...
NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) · Nov 6, 2026

News
From parades and live music to a museum visit or brunch with adoptable dogs, Middle Tennessee has several ways to recognize Veterans Day this year.
FOX 17 WZTV Nashville (local news) · Nov 6, 2026

business
News 2 has reported on more than two dozen restaurant closings so far this year.
WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) · Nov 6, 2026

government
An ordinance change is going before the Metro Council Thursday night, aiming to protect Nashville residents by keeping unwanted solicitors away from homes. News 2 spoke with the sponsor of the bill, who wants to see harsher punishments for those who violate the rules....
WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) · Nov 6, 2026

News
Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn has promised to create a Tennessee-style "DOGE" to identify wasteful spending and potentially free up funding in the budget....
WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) · Nov 6, 2026

News
State law says the Governor appoints a Senate replacement, and Blackburn can wait until she takes the Governor’s office to resign as Senator.
WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) · Nov 6, 2026

safety
Police are investigating after a man was struck and killed while crossing Gallatin Pike North near the McHenry Center in Madison. Christopher Exum, 51, was hit early Wednesday morning while crossing the road. Police say a pickup truck struck a grocery cart Exum was pushing, knock...
NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) · Nov 5, 2026