What's New On The Hill 07/11/2024
As the August 1st Tennessee primary election approaches, we wanted to share the details around early voting to ensure you can cast your vote conveniently. Early voting starts on July 12 and continues through July 27, providing ample opportunity to participate ahead of Election Day. This is a great way to avoid the last-minute rush and lines on election day.
To find your nearest early voting location and hours of operation, visit GoVoteTN.Gov. For any additional information or questions about early voting, you can contact your local election commission or visit the Tennessee Secretary of State's website.
Don't miss your chance to make an impact in this important election!
ANNUAL SALES TAX HOLIDAY HAPPENING JULY 26- JULY 28
Save the date! Tennessee's annual sales tax holiday weekend is from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28. Save 10% on qualifying clothing, school supplies, and computers. Clothing and school supplies are tax-free if priced at $100 or less. Computers are tax-free if priced at $1500 or less. You can shop online or in stores.
Don't miss out on the savings!
Ahead of Early Voting, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett reminds all registered Tennessee voters to join the Honor Vote program and cast a ballot in honor of U.S. veterans or active-duty service members. Click Here
Lt. Gov. Randy McNally said Monday he believes Tennessee has a “solid Financial” foundation that is built on a “structurally balanced budget.”
McNally, an Oak Ridge Republican who serves as speaker of the state Senate, also told members of the East Tennessee Republican Club meeting at the Carnegie Hotel in Johnson City that Tennessee has “the lowest debt per capita of any state in the United States.” Click here
They’re scattered across the rural Tennessee landscape: blue-sided barns stretching the length of five U.S. football fields, clustered together in groups numbering as few as three to as many as 20. Each of Tennessee’s nearly 2,200 industrial chicken barns produce about 200,000 six-pound birds each year, a process that collectively consumes more than one billion gallons of water across all the barns annually. Click here
IN THE NEWS
State Sen. Brent Taylor is seeking to oust DA Mulroy. The move is rooted in misinformation
State Sen. Brent Taylor took his ongoing criticism of Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy a step further last month, saying he plans to file a resolution allowing the Tennessee General Assembly to vote on ousting the district attorney.
COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM - July 08, 2024
State and local leaders react to ‘Patriot Front’ march in downtown Nashville
State and local leaders are reacting after a group called “Patriot Front” was seen marching through downtown Nashville Saturday afternoon.
More than 100 people, believed to be part of Patriot Front, marched through the streets of downtown Nashville on Saturday, July 6, covering their faces with masks while holding shields and Confederate flags.
WATE.COM - July 07, 2024
Southwest Tennessee Community College network impacted by ‘cyber incident’
Southwest Tennessee Community College has announced that they have identified a cyber incident that has impacted its network systems.
They say that this issue extends beyond the server problem initially reported to the college on July 3.
WREG.COM - July 07, 2024
Tennessee Comptroller’s Office investigation finds “questionable activity” by Hamilton County Commissioner
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office says an investigation of a Hamilton County Commissioner has resulted in the discovery of “questionable activity”. The commissioner’s name was not released by the state because no criminal charges have been filed.
LOCAL3NEWS.COM - July 08, 2024
Former State Sen. Brian Kelsey ruling affirmed by Sixth Circuit
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has sided with the government over former Tennessee State Senator Brian Kelsey’s challenge to his 21-month sentence for violating federal campaign finance laws.
LOCALMEMPHIS.COM - July 08, 2024
Nashville mayor responds to white nationalist group marching outside Capitol
Another far right group marched through Nashville over the weekend, sparking outrage from city leaders. The group was seen outside the Tennessee State Capitol, just months after a group of masked neo-Nazis prompted reaction from the community and resulted in Tennessee lawmakers passing a resolution to condemn neo-Nazis.
FOX17.COM - July 08, 2024
Nashville area named among the top 20 fastest growing areas in the country for 2024
The Nashville Metropolitan Statistical Area has been named one of the fastest growing areas in the country for 2024. The report comes from Exploding Topics, which drew its data from the most recent US Census (2020), worldometers, worldclimate.com, bestplaces.net, and related sources.
TENNESSEAN.COM - July 08, 2024
Tennessee judge denies release of Covenant School shooter's writings to the public
A Tennessee judge on July 4 denied the release of the Covenant School shooter's writings, stating that doing so might present a security risk to the Nashville private school.
FOXNEWS.COM - July 08, 2024
Commissioner Gonzales Announces Weekly Formula Rate
Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 12.50 percent per annum.
TN.GOV - July 9, 2024
Anne Backus: Running for state representative; public schools, gun safety are priorities
Anne Backus learned to work with diverse groups of people to achieve goals on time and under budget as a project manager at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, according to a campaign news release.
OAKRIDGER.COM - July 10, 2024
Group Of Constitutional Officers, Commissioners Endorse Current GOP Local Legislative Delegation
A group of Republican Hamilton County Constitutional officers and commissioners announced their endorsement of the current GOP local legislative delegation members. Senator Todd Gardenhire is facing opposition in the Republican primary from Ed LeCompte and Rep. Patsy Hazlewood is opposed by Michele Reneau.
CHATTANOOGAN.COM - July 10, 2024