Free Press Editorials
The latest Free Press Editorials coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Editorials section.
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Opinion: Medical marijuana deserves a full and fair hearing in Tennessee
Five and a half years ago, at the start of the 2019 Tennessee legislative session, we wrote these words: "Is it medical marijuana's year?"
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Opinion: Battlefield’s Mark Thrash exhibit offers look at unique character in park’s history
Mark Thrash never officially served as a soldier, but his life is as storied in the annals of the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park as many who saw action in the Civil War here.
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Opinion: Clint’s Clips: New Vanderbilt poll offers question as to how red (Republican) the state is
No pink in sight
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Opinion: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee delivers on a promise: TennCare mothers to get free diapers
When the United States Supreme Court issued its ruling overturning Roe v. Wade in 2022, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee reiterated what he'd said about the state's responsibility if such a decision were to be handed down.
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Opinion: Want a food tax holiday? You’ll have to ask your mayors for it
Want to lower your grocery prices this summer? You'll have to lean on the Chattanooga City Council and the Hamilton County Commission.
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Opinion: Coonrod hopes reparations might be a winning issue in her primary state House race against Hakeem
State House District 28 Democratic challenger Demetrus Coonrod has launched a new plan to separate herself from three-term incumbent Yusuf Hakeem, D-Chattanooga: reparations.
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Opinion: Clint’s Clips: Legislature tells Hamilton, six other counties: One political seat per customer
Two Hamilton County commissioners could see their service limited on that body or on another governing body they serve, if their fellow panel members so choose.
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Opinion: This is a conservative action?
Not surprisingly, the Hamilton County Commission has questions.
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Opinion: Chattanooga, Hamilton County crime data snapshot highlights local government’s to maintain positive crime trends and reverse negative ones
If the first quarter is any indication, many of the crime trends Chattanooga saw in 2023 are continuing in 2024. And going in the right direction.
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Opinion: Volunteers eradicate graffiti, polish one of Chattanooga’s jewels
The Tennessee Riverwalk and Chattanooga's public art are undoubtedly two of the area's jewels.
