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Tennessee row crop farmers face changing global market after two years in the red
Row crop farmers who have been the backbone of Tennessee's agriculture industry for several decades are now navigating seismic shifts in global markets after two years of "staggering" losses.

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State board denies parole for woman who killed Chattanooga police officer in hit-and-run
The woman in prison for the 2019 death of a Chattanooga police officer was denied early release by the Tennessee Board of Parole on Tuesday.

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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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Tennessee Republicans vote down resolution to honor Renee Good
Tennessee Republicans on Wednesday voted down a resolution to honor Renee Good, the Minneapolis woman fatally shot multiple times by an immigration agent during the Trump administration's controversial surge in federal law enforcement actions across the Twin Cities.

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U.S. health secretary visits Nashville, backs vaccination ‘freedom of choice’
‘It’s gonna cause more and more deaths,” said Nashville pediatrician who turned out in protest

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Chattanooga officials try to quell concerns about immigration enforcement in the city
City Council, mayor say their hands are tied on issue

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As subsidies expire, Tennessee sees tens of thousands fewer enrollments in health insurance through ACA
In January, Devin Watson's mother's insurance premiums spiked from $400 to $3,800 per month. For a retired veteran living on a fixed income, that's nearly impossible to afford, on top of her monthly utility bills, groceries and other costs of living.

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Lee touches on school choice, rural health care, reducing size of government in final State of the State address
Gov. Bill Lee hit on education, rural health, and government efficiency in his last State of the State address before his term ends.

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Tennessee’s population growth rate falls to lowest since pandemic
State still above average. Immigration trends impact national rate

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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.
