Get rid of FEMA? Trump-appointed group to look at shifting disaster response to states • Tennessee Lookout
WASHINGTON – As President Donald Trump looks for ways to move the federal role to the state, the governor and state legislature may have to step up natural disaster response and recovery efforts over the coming years. Trump, who fully proposed the Federal Emergency Management Agency during a tour of disaster scenes in North Carolina […]
Tennessee lawmakers approve Helene disaster aid package • Tennessee Lookout
The Tennessee General Assembly on Wednesday approved a disaster relief package for communities in northeastern Tennessee, who are still recovering from the devastating floods that Hurricane Helen was born. Package includes $110 million Assistance to local governments Over the next three years, to meet collection costs and interest payments on loans taken to establish $100 […]
No survivors found in crash between military helicopter and jet over Potomac River near DC • Tennessee Lookout
WASHINGTON – The 64-person American Airlines regional jet collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter late Wednesday near Virginia’s Reagan National Airport, just across from the Columbia area, plunging both aircraft into the Potomac River. is. “Unfortunately, we couldn’t save anyone,” Jackpotter, director of the Metropolitan Washington Airports, said at a press conference Thursday […]
Former county treasurer who embezzled millions has sentencing delayed
The verdict of former Santa Cruz County treasurer, Elizabeth Gutfer, was delayed until May 7th. Gutfahr pleaded guilty in November to embezzlement of $38.7 million from the county between 2014 and 2024. Gutfer faces the largest sentence in 35 years in prison and will have to pay compensation to the county. The recovery of stolen […]
City hires Amber Wagner as Transit Administrator
Sedona News – The City of Sedona welcomes Amber Wagner as new transit administrator after a nationwide search. After taking over Robert Weber’s position from retirement, Wagner began its position on February 27, 2025, managing transportation planning, grants, operations and maintenance, and budgets. Wagner demonstrates the strengths of contractor management and passing operations, including fixed […]
RFK Jr. turnabout on vaccines, abortion slammed at HHS confirmation hearing • Tennessee Lookout
WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s alternating views on vaccines, reproductive rights and public health issues were central focus at the initial confirmation hearing Wednesday. . Kennedy has pledged to bring “radical transparency” to the Department of Health and Human Services if confirmed by the US Senate, but he has been told that he will […]
Tennessee legislature puts hundreds of millions toward private-school vouchers • Tennessee Lookout
In one of the most enthusiastic questions in modern Tennessee’s political history, Congress has put a $430 million private voucher program that critics will grow rapidly to $1 billion and put the state’s budget at risk. I narrowly approved it. The House voted 54-44 to support Bill Lee’s voucher initiative, with 20 Republicans opposed the […]
Investigations launch into horrific DC plane crash as Trump without evidence blames DEI • Tennessee Lookout
WASHINGTON – The US senator on Thursday faces a fatal air collision between a commercial jet carrying 64 people and a US Black Hawk helicopters in his approach to Virginia’s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, just outside the Columbia area. He said he is investigating the Meanwhile, there is no conclusive evidence for the cause […]
Federal Judge Postpones Trump’s ‘Fork Directive’ Deadline Offering Federal Worker Buyout
A federal judge in Massachusetts postponed a midnight deadline for President Donald Trump to buy federal workers on Thursday, suspending the initiative until Monday, according to the Wall Street Journal. The offer is scheduled to expire at 11:59pm on Thursday, and the employee promises eight months of salary and benefits in exchange for resignation. Bill […]
Tennessee House passes immigration enforcement bill; ACLU plans legal challenge • Tennessee Lookout
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include comments from the Nashville Metro Council’s Immigration Caucus. Tennessee House Republicans on Thursday wiped out immigration laws, established new national enforcement agencies, grants to law enforcement agencies, create clear licensing for non-citizens, and public servants support sanctuary policies. I voted overwhelmingly in favor of becoming a […]
