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Tennessee GOP bill would require immigration checks for local government aid
As the Trump administration moves to limit immigrant access to federal public benefits, two Tennessee Republicans are introducing sweeping legislation requiring citizenship and legal immigration verification of any applicant for public aid at state and local agencies.

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Should lemon pepper be Georgia’s official chicken wing favor? Some lawmakers think so.
Lemon pepper wings, a staple of Atlanta restaurants and recent meme culture, could soon get official recognition at the Georgia Capitol.

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Hamilton County school board passed new policy to tackle growth. Developers have concerns
Before the Signal Mountain Planning Commission deferred voting on a proposed 106-home subdivision Thursday, town officials wanted to make clear that a new policy from the Hamilton County Board of Education may affect the school zoning of the proposed residences.

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Chattanooga man composes music for national Super Bowl ad
If you watch the Super Bowl on Sunday, there's a good chance you'll hear music created by a Chattanooga musician during one of the advertisements.

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Trump endorses Clay Fuller in Northwest Georgia special election
Donald Trump has endorsed Clay Fuller in the special election for Georgia's 14th Congressional District.

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Integrated Bible curriculum, vocal school prayer proposed for Tennessee schools
A bill that would introduce voluntary vocal prayer and Bible reading into public schools appeared in front of a Tennessee House of Representatives subcommittee Wednesday.

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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee forms quantum initiative, pushes $25M for nuclear
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced a new quantum initiative and a plan to give $25 million more to a nuclear grant program in an effort to make the Volunteer State the national leader on two emerging technologies.

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Fleischmann says Chickamauga lock contractor made mistakes that added to cost overruns
U.S. Rep Chuck Fleischmann, R-Ooltewah, said the contractor for the Chickamauga lock replacement, Shimmick Construction, made mistakes that contributed to cost overruns with the project.

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Tennessee lawmakers aim to shore up death penalty for child rape
Lawmakers aim to strengthen a law involving sentencing for child rapists after a Signal Mountain man avoided the death penalty last week when he pleaded guilty to that crime, among others.

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Luxury homes sold better than most in Chattanooga in 2025. These were the most expensive
While Chattanooga area home sales decreased by about 1% overall last year, luxury home sales increased as prices continued to rise and inventory stayed low.
