Tennessee
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As the fight over the Memphis schools takeover looms, these parents say they’re hopeful for change
On a rainy Saturday, dozens of parents wearing white T-shirts that said "Save the children" in bright orange letters met under a tent in a North Memphis auto shop lot.
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Final report on Nashville winter storm response cites flaws, suggests changes
Outside consultants have delivered a final after-action report commissioned by the Electric Power Board in the wake of a winter storm that left half of Nashville Electric Service's customers without power earlier this year, some for as long as 12 days.
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Tennessee increases private school tuition program vendor contract by $356M
Tennessee lawmakers are giving a $356 million raise to the company handling the state's two private school tuition subsidy programs, despite the vendor's woes in two other states.
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Judge issues restraining order in doctors’ challenge to Tennessee plan to report disabled immigrant kids
A Nashville judge on Wednesday swiftly issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Tennessee Department of Health from turning over the names of about 400 disabled and critically ill kids to a state immigration agency that cooperates with federal immigration enforcement.
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Mamdani’s success in New York tests Democratic Party’s willingness to change
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stepped into the national spotlight this week as an ascendant political force within the Democratic Party. Democratic leaders aren't so sure that's a good thing.
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Fleischmann says Oak Ridge funding bill unlikely to clear House
The funding bill that streams billions in federal dollars to East Tennessee through Oak Ridge National Laboratory is not likely to pass the House, U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Ooltewah, said.
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Advocates for critically ill kids urge Lee to intervene before deadline to report immigration status
As a deadline looms for about 400 sick and disabled kids to be reported to immigration officials because they receive public healthcare benefits, advocates on Tuesday urged Gov. Bill Lee to intervene.
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Federal judge voids benefits restrictions on sugary foods in Tennessee, other states
A federal judge on Monday voided pilot programs that allowed a handful of states — including Tennessee — to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to purchase soda and sugary processed foods.
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Masonry and wine: See the business licenses issued last week in Hamilton County
Business licenses issued June 15-19, as provided by the Hamilton County Clerk's Office.
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No more wind, lots more gas: Seven takeaways from TVA’s energy plan
Federal utility to lean on fossil fuels to meet demand
