House passes permissive cash-rounding bill as penny production stops House Bill 17-44 would allow private businesses to adopt a permissive rounding system for cash transactions (to the nearest nickel) and grant safe-harbor protection from the Consumer Protection Act; the House passed the measure after floor discussion about transparency and voluntary use by businesses.

Tennessee just passed a groundbreaking bill that allows businesses to round cash transactions in a penny-less world—could this change how we handle our change forever?

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Tennessee launches guide for obtaining business licenses and compliance regulations Tennessee outlines essential steps for acquiring business licenses and regulatory compliance.

Tennessee is launching a comprehensive workshop to guide new entrepreneurs through the maze of business licensing and tax obligations—your roadmap to success starts here!

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Tennessee lawmakers approve extension for alcoholic beverage permits to 45 days Tennessee bill amends permit extension for alcoholic beverages from 30 to 45 days.

Tennessee lawmakers are shaking things up with a new bill that could extend alcohol sale permits from 30 to 45 days, boosting local businesses and community celebrations!

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Tennessee House approves bill enabling dissolution of foreign adversary businesses Bill HB 459 empowers Tennessee secretary of state to dissolve businesses linked to adversaries.

Tennessee is taking a bold step to combat foreign adversaries by empowering the Secretary of State to dissolve businesses linked to threats like North Korea.

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Tennessee General Assembly passes House Bill 189 to amend privilege tax laws House Bill 189 eliminates privilege taxes for certain professions effective June 1, 2026.

Tennessee's House Bill 189 could eliminate the privilege tax, igniting a fierce debate over its potential to boost the economy or strain state finances.

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