Tennessee governor follows adjusted guidance from the Attorney General on deploying the Guard.
Gov. Bill Lee expressed his trust in the Tennessee Attorney General’s updated stance regarding the deployment of National Guard troops for police operations in Memphis, even though it contradicts previous legal views outlined in the state constitution. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) Tennessee’s Governor Bill Lee stated on Friday that he stands by the Attorney General’s […]
Outside organizations have invested $2.5 million in the Middle Tennessee U.S. House primary.
Political Ads Heat Up Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District Race Matt Van Epps, a former member of the Tennessee service committee, has garnered significant funding for his campaign from the GOP Primary’s Independent Political Action Committee in the 7th Congressional District. This includes hundreds of thousands of dollars aimed at bolstering his presence in the race. […]
EV battery parts company withdraws from $152M Haywood County project
The route leads to an empty piece of land earmarked for the I-40 Advantage Industrial Park in Brownsville, Tennessee. Enchem America, Inc. had intentions to set up a $152 million facility for producing electrolytes, aiming to create around 190 jobs in Haywood County. However, the company decided to withdraw from this commitment as of September […]
L&C’s beacon may be out, but A.M. Burton still shines as a guiding light
Burton and Marshall Keeble at the Nashville Christian Institute groundbreaking in 1942. In the spring of 2015, a reimagined Nashville skyline drew my attention to the Life & Casualty Tower, the first true skyscraper in the area. Built in 1957, it remained the tallest building in Tennessee until 1965. It was quite impressive, a shiny […]
White House alerts about possible large-scale job cuts due to government shutdown
The Washington Memorial in Washington, DC on October 1, 2025, closed many operations overnight after Congress failed to pass the Stop Gap Funding Bill. WASHINGTON – Vice President J.D. Vance mentioned on Wednesday his efforts to garner additional votes from U.S. Senate Democrats for the Republican suspension spending bill aimed at reopening the government. However, […]
Government shutdown in US Senate continues as many federal employees are laid off
Government Shutdown Continues Amidst Stalemate in Senate WASHINGTON – A deadlock persists between Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. Senate as the government remains shuttered. The first day of this government shutdown saw hundreds of thousands of federal employees without a clear resolution in sight. Attempts to fund and reopen the government failed once again […]
Impacts of the government shutdown on USDA agencies
With the government shutdown, many USDA operations will come to a halt. However, nearly half of the agency’s employees will still assess key programs tied to nutrition, forest conservation, wildfire management, and more. Meanwhile, a significant portion of the workforce will be left idle. Numerous offices, including local USDA Service Centers, are set to close […]
Research indicates that prosecutors have charged hundreds with child abuse related to pregnancy after the Dobbs decision.
According to a recent report, over 400 individuals have been charged with pregnancy-related crimes since the U.S. Supreme Court revoked federal abortion rights two years ago. Investigations revealed that prosecutors nationwide have actively pursued charges related to child neglect, risk, or abuse, often citing allegations of substance use during pregnancy. This information comes from an […]
Approximately 750,000 federal employees are expected to be temporarily laid off during the shutdown, according to nonpartisan CBO estimates.
WASHINGTON – Government shutdowns might trigger substantial economic ramifications. However, a recent analysis from the Nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) suggests that gauging the impact is tricky without knowing the duration of any funding lapse or how the Trump administration plans to adjust the federal workforce. In a letter, Director Philip L. Swagel indicated that […]
States establish deadline for SNAP recipients as new job requirements approach
Changes to SNAP Work Requirements in Tennessee Tennesseans who depend on SNAP food benefits will have to provide documentation to show they cannot meet new work requirements set by the Trump administration by October 31st. The updated rules apply to adults aged 18 to 64. Previously in Tennessee, individuals could maintain their benefits by participating […]