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Past debates over medically-assisted suicide in TN

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www.wkrn.com – Tori Gessner – 2025-01-30 17:00:00

SUMMARY: In Tennessee, while 10 states and Washington D.C. permit medically assisted suicide, previous legalization attempts have failed. The debate was sparked in 2015 by John Jay Hooker, a civil rights icon with terminal illness, who sued the state for the right to die with dignity. Despite support from former state Rep. Craig Fitzhugh and others, bills were unable to progress past committee. Democratic Rep. Bob Freeman has since introduced similar legislation, emphasizing patient choice and dignity in death, with support from hospice providers. However, Freeman’s bill also failed to advance, though he plans to reintroduce it in the upcoming session.

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Report finds cost to build single-family homes in TN could increase amid lumber tariffs

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www.wkrn.com – Kori Johnson – 2025-03-17 18:22:00

SUMMARY: Homebuyers in Middle Tennessee could face higher costs due to tariffs on imported materials, which account for about 7% of goods used in residential construction. A report from the National Association of Home Builders suggests that tariffs could increase the cost of building a new single-family home by $7,500 to $10,000. Softwood lumber, primarily sourced from Canada, and gypsum for drywall are key materials affected. Despite potential cost increases, Ole South Properties plans to avoid passing higher prices to buyers immediately, opting instead to build smaller homes. Industry leaders are hopeful that domestic suppliers will eventually meet demand.

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Plan to increase traffic safety in Hendersonville

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www.youtube.com – WKRN News 2 – 2025-03-17 16:53:34

SUMMARY: Hendersonville is initiating a traffic safety plan aimed at reducing congestion and accidents. The project focuses on redesigning the Old Shackle Island Road and Walton Ferry Road intersection, which has faced issues due to two closely positioned traffic signals causing confusion and accidents. This long-awaited enhancement, beginning in February, involves realigning power and water lines and includes construction impacting local businesses and homeowners. Expected to be finished by May 2027, the transformation aims to attract more investment and includes wider lanes and added sidewalks for pedestrians. Future projects include improvements to the exit 8 railroad tunnel for better access to Vietnam Veterans Boulevard.

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Work has started on Hendersonville’s plan to reduce traffic congestion and accidents.

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PM Weather (3/17): Cooler, mostly sunny day with highs in the middle 50's

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www.youtube.com – WBIR Channel 10 – 2025-03-17 12:16:22

SUMMARY: Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Expect warm temperatures in the middle 50s this afternoon, with clear skies and sunshine. Meteorologist Rebecca Suweet forecasts a warming trend, reaching 60s and 70s tomorrow. Winds will shift to a south-southwesterly direction before a system brings rain and possible thunderstorms by Thursday. The Storm Prediction Center is monitoring the situation, though the severe weather risk seems lower in our area. Some flurries may occur, and scattered showers are predicted heading into Wednesday and Thursday, just in time for the official start of spring this weekend, with highs returning to the 60s.

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Here is your evening weather forecast for Monday, March 17, 2024.

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