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Federal judge denies petition by Lutheran churches to block Tennessee harboring immigrants law
A federal judge has denied a petition brought by Lutheran churches to temporarily block a Tennessee law making it a crime to harbor immigrants without legal status.
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What did and didn’t happen on the final day of Georgia’s 2026 legislative session
Georgia lawmakers put a bow on their 2026 legislative session after 1 a.m. Friday. Here are some of the more significant things that happened or pointedly did not happen on sine die.
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Reneau bill to limit elementary students’ screen time heads to governor’s desk
A bill aimed at reducing the amount of screen time elementary students get at school was approved Thursday by the Tennessee House and heads to the governor's desk.
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Wamp proposes diverting Hilltop Drive funds to new road projects. See what they are
Hamilton County officials are proposing alternative options for funding originally slated to study a Hilltop Drive extension.
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Hamilton County principals appeal to state lawmakers to stop immigration bill
About 45 principals attended a meeting with nearly all members of the Hamilton County legislative delegation to express opposition to any version of a proposed state bill that would require schools to track students' immigration status or allow school districts to refuse enrollment to undocumented students.
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Chattanooga mayor blasts state bill that would reconstitute airport board
Mayor Tim Kelly has bashed a state bill that he said would take control of the Chattanooga Airport away from local officials.
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City Council advances CARTA parking enforcement takeover
Mayor Tim Kelly attended in person to support the ordinance, push for cheaper parking downtown
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Registration deadline, early voting near for Chattanooga area primary
Hamilton County residents have until Monday to register to vote in local primary elections. Early voting will begin April 15 and close April 30.
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Some familiar names to the Supreme Court in a death row case over racial bias in jury makeup
Certain names will be familiar to the Supreme Court in the latest case involving a Black death row inmate from Mississippi, with arguments set for Tuesday.
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‘Queen Connector’ challenging Hamilton County Commissioner Steve Highlander in Republican primary
Donna Christian-Lowe's son died of a fentanyl overdose in the spring of 2025. That's when she decided to run for the Hamilton County Commission, she said.
