Two times each year, in January and July, the state of Tennessee enacts the laws passed by the legislature. Almost five years ago, the state passed a law to help reduce distracted driving. The Tennessee Hands-Free Law made it illegal to drive while holding a cell phone in your hand. On the surface, it’s relatively…
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Traffic stops are part of the daily routine for many law enforcement officers. And most patrolmen often start the same way. They ask you for your license and registration and then utter the words; do you know why I pulled you over? A new law that just took effect in California changed that initial exchange….
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The Tennessee Legislature is currently in session here in Nashville. It’s a special session created to discuss school safety and gun control. While many across the state want them to tackle the pressing issues, they have something else in mind. One of the only things they’ve passed is a rule that allows no signs in…
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Over the last few years, spam texts have become a growing problem for most people. I get anywhere from five to ten in a week, and the numbers keep increasing monthly. Here in Tennessee, we have a new law that will go into effect on Sunday that hopes to curb all of these unwanted texts….
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Whipped cream has been a big topic in the news recently. And it has nothing to do with short supplies. Earlier this year, the state of New York created a new law that banned the sale of canned whipped cream to people under 21. Some stores have begun to enforce the law, and many are…
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We’ve reached that point of the year where every state adds some new laws. I’ve often wondered why July 1st is the day that new state laws go into effect. This year, it seems that most new rules are work-related…
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There are some topics I never thought I’d discuss here on The Mason Minute. And slavery is definitely one of those topics, until today. Earlier this week, I learned that the state of Tennessee still has provisions for slavery in our laws. Like many, I’m both stunned and saddened…
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The Coronavirus is forcing many state and local governments to create new rules and emergency orders that aren’t very popular. Some people have tried to challenge these new orders. And the one thing we find, is that enforcement for some of these directives is impossible…
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The Nashville City Council is currently talking about an ordinance to limit idling for cars and trucks. Of course, there is an easy fix if the city really cares…
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Have you heard that some cities across America have begun to limit drive-thru windows? Right now cities like Minneapolis are specifically targeting fast food restaurants. And the reason they’re doing this might surprise you…
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