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Chattanooga senator to appeal public records decision in …
WEBAug 20, 2024 · The chairman of the Tennessee Senate’s Judiciary Committee is set to appeal a Davidson County chancellor’s ruling that closes the shooter’s writings in the Covenant School murders of 2023. Republican Sen. Todd Gardenhire of Chattanooga confirmed to the Tennessee Lookout he is renewing the ...
In rural Tennessee, domestic violence victims face barriers to …
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Like many rural counties, the Scott County Sheriff’s Department is small and understaffed. But it has a dedicated domestic violence officer to help victims. “I’m their voice,” Deputy Danielle Gayheart said in a raspy twang. “They’ve done their side of it” by getting the order of protection, she said.
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WEBSep 12, 2024 · BY: Charlotte Rene Woods - September 10, 2024. Tennessee state lawmaker Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, on Thursday joined U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, in Ettrick to engage young Democratic voters ahead of the presidential and congressional elections this fall. His visit to support Virginia Democrats and Vice President Kamala Harris ...
Expect Republicans and Democrats to compete in eight Tennessee …
WEBAug 21, 2024 · With less than 100 days until the election, state Republicans and Democrats have narrowed their election maps to a handful of seats as each party sees a chance to add members to next year’s General Assembly. Republicans have limited opportunities to expand their caucus, as they already dominate ...
Commentary: Four ways Tennessee’s new trust regulations benefit ...
WEBJul 30, 2021 · Tennessee’s national reputation as a leading state to establish and administer a trust took another step forward with the passage of several new regulations on May 12.
Production at Ford's West Tenn. plant delayed to 2027 in attempt …
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Production of Ford Motor Company’s electric next-generation pickup truck at its new West Tennessee plant will be delayed until 2027, the company announced Wednesday.. Construction on the new campus continues, and the Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center where the truck will be manufactured still plans to employ 3,000 workers, a Ford spokesperson confirmed.
Boosting home energy efficiency nets Tennesseans $64M in tax …
WEBAug 20, 2024 · About 9,700 Tennessee taxpayers netted nearly $30.3 million in clean energy credits — an average of $3,110 per family. Another $33.7 million in energy efficiency improvement credits were granted on 37,320 tax returns — an average of $902 per return. But the tax credit system has also faced criticism for funneling benefits toward homeowners ...
Analysis: All you need to know about Knox County elections
WEBJul 22, 2022 · Early voting for the August 4 election started a week ago and in change from past election cycles, many Knox County offices on the ballot have more multiple candidates. Several are competitive and worth a close look. County Mayor. Republican Glenn Jacobs, who, prior to becoming Knox County mayor, was …
TVA board still has no Memphis members • Tennessee Lookout
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Robinson, a former Memphis City Council member, was nominated by President Joe Biden to the nine-member TVA board on Sept. 11, 2023. She has yet to be confirmed. In fact, she has not even had a confirmation hearing, and it doesn’t look like one will be scheduled any time soon. Former Memphis City Councilmember Patrice Robinson.