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East Tennessee students rally against state book bans
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Students are upset about changes coming to school libraries this fall. Back in 2022, Governor Bill Lee signed "The Age Appropriate Materials Act" into law. But this year, lawmakers added even more specific restrictions. The changes to that law require schools to pull books with content deemed "sexual" or "excessively violent."
Williams Honored By State Hospitals Association
The Tennessee Hospital Association awarded State Representative Ryan Williams the 2024 Hospital Hero Award at Cookeville Regional Medical Center Wednesday. The award recognizes lawmakers who prioritize policy issues that contribute to the health and wellness of Tennesseans through support for hospitals. Williams advocated for financial relief for hospitals and secured over $110 million in funding for hospitals across the state. Williams said the work he did was essential to the hospital industry.
Ethics Committee asks DA, TN Comptroller to investigate Rutherford Property Assessor
Rutherford County's District Attorney General and the Tennessee Comptroller should investigate an employee complaint against Property Assessor Rob Mitchell and his management, the county Ethics Committee decided Wednesday. Commissioner Robert Peay Jr. called for the unanimous 5-0 vote after saying he and his fellow committee members lack the resources to investigate the accusations...
Trump assassination attempt, RNC, Biden ability and Ingrid Andress dominate conversation
Politics dominated the discussions and debates of the week. However, a bad rendition of the national anthem galvanized readers. Since last week, there was an attempted assassination against former President and GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump, the Republican National Convention started and debate continued over whether President Joe Biden is fit to continue his re-election campaign.
Tennessee had worst voter turnout in US during 2022 midterms, report finds
Less than 40% of registered voters in Tennessee cast a ballot during the 2022 midterm elections, which was the worst turnout in the country, according to data from the Nashville-based nonprofit think tank, ThinkTennessee.
'This was my best friend that got killed' | Death row inmate's loved ones, private investigator, calling for exoneration
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — Thirty-two years ago, Tennessee investigators found the bodies of siblings Tommy Griffin and Connie Branham. They also found a burned-out car and a burned trailer connected to the crimes in Blount and Sevier counties. Gary Wayne Sutton, and his uncle, James Dellinger, were eventually convicted...
Tennessee developers can now hire own building safety inspectors
By Anita Wadhawani Tennessee Lookout A new law initiated by Gov. Bill Lee will allow developers to hire their own inspectors to check for environmental, safety and building violations on construction sites – bypassing city codes departments and the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Lee, who made the measure a key policy priority this year, said […] The post Tennessee developers can now hire own building safety inspectors appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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