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Everything you need to know about politics in the Chattanooga area, from local government meetings to elections.
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Reneau seeks reelection in 2026, plans to focus on MAHA policy
State Rep. Michele Reneau, R-Hixson, has announced she will run for reelection.
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Hamilton County lawmakers aim to pass immigration, health bills in 2026
The Tennessee House opened session on Tuesday, with the Senate following on Wednesday, officially reconvening the Tennessee legislature.
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Final line-up: Candidates for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat in Georgia
Almost two dozen candidates have qualified for the March 10 special election to serve the rest of Marjorie Taylor Greene's term in Georgia's 14th Congressional District.
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Tennessee teacher asks lawmakers how they will help hungry kids after Lee forgoes federal funding
What will state legislators do in their capacity to prevent children from going hungry in Tennessee after Gov. Bill Lee declined to secure millions in federal funds to feed kids during the summer?
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Sale Creek resident says he’ll challenge Wamp for county mayor
A challenger to incumbent Weston Wamp has emerged for the Hamilton County mayor's race.
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Kelly to chair coalition of cities, states working toward Chattanooga passenger rail
Half a dozen state and local governments are teaming up to get a passenger rail line across Tennessee — and Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly is set to chair their coalition.
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Wamp calls groups linked to Enterprise South nonprofit ‘extremist’ as founders continue efforts
The founders of Save Enterprise South Nature Park will move forward with advocacy for the Chattanooga nature park — despite Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp saying they overstated threats to the park and aligned themselves with groups he called "extremist."
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Wamp cancels plans for Enterprise South Nature Park
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp has dropped his proposal for industrial development on 500 acres of Enterprise South Nature Park, his office announced Tuesday.
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Anthony Gamble announces candidacy for Marion County sheriff
Anthony Gamble, a 32-year veteran of Marion County law enforcement, has announced his candidacy for Marion County sheriff in the 2026 election.
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Trump pushes back against Democrats’ criticism of Maduro raid
President Donald Trump on Tuesday pushed back against Democratic criticism of this weekend's military operation that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro, noting that his Democratic predecessor Joe Biden had also called for the arrest of the Venezuelan leader on drug trafficking charges.
