Tennessee lawmakers in limbo over federal budget cuts
Members of the Tennessee General Assembly are on the frontlines when they try to pass state budgets as they wait to see how cuts in federal program funding will affect the state. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) As the Tennessee Legislature prepares to postpone this week, lawmakers are running to hand over the budget, putting their […]
Fired federal probationary employees thrown back in limbo after court losses
People are helping federal workers off the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s main campus on April 1, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal were fired this week after two separate cases hit the table, again responsively promoting newly hired or recently […]
Fired fed workers won their jobs back, but many linger in ‘administrative leave’ limbo • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee Silkeeper, by Ashley Murray March 19, 2025 WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has begun a process of reviving tens of thousands of fired federal workers, but most are on administrative leave as court filings reviewed by the government by the national newsroom show cite the “burden” of rehiring. Documents show a wide range of […]
Fate of 2000 Tennessee-bound refugees in limbo after Trump order halts arrivals • Tennessee Lookout
The fate of more than 2,000 refugees expected in Tennessee over the coming months remains after President Donald Trump halted resettlement and supported efforts that began on his first day in office. The Tennessee Refugee Office, a Catholic charity, is starting a new start in the volunteer nation, working with a small number of nonprofit […]
Venice homeless housing development continues its limbo
The fate of a large affordable housing development planned along Venice’s famous canals remains uncertain this week. While one regulatory decision paved the way for final approval, another nearly killed the plan. Continued uncertainty has accelerated eight years of public debate over the Venice Del project. The project aims to provide 120 apartments for formerly […]
Yavapai County remains in healthcare limbo as hospital, insurance co. cut ties
A major health insurer and Yavapai County’s only large hospital have failed to agree on contract terms, leaving more than 11,000 members out of network care for many services. The Arizona Blue Cross Blue Shield and Yavapai Regional Medical Center failed to reach a contract agreement earlier this month and have not been at the […]
County jail remains in limbo – Yuma Pioneer
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office presented plans to reopen the county jail at the last Yuma County Commission.Sheriff Todd Combs said this was the last attempt to present a reopening plan.In a meeting, the commissioners decided to settle the prison situation until November, according to a memo posted by the sheriff on the YCSO Facebook […]
