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July 2, 2022

Additional Tennessee National Guardsmen Express Frustration with Governor Lee and Kurt Winstead’s ‘Coordinated Message’ on Firings

More Tennessee National Guardsmen reached out to The Tennessee Star on Friday in order to rebut the coordinated messaging between TN-5 candidate and former National Guard General Kurt Winstead and Governor Bill Lee on the issue of soldier firings due...

July 2, 2022

SEAL PAC Endorses Jeff Beierlein for U.S. House in TN-5 Race

SEAL PAC released a statement this week announcing the PAC endorsed Jeff Beierlein in the race for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District seat. “Jeff Beierlein is a soldier’s soldier. As a helicopter pilot in Iraq and a graduate of West Point,...

July 2, 2022

Latest Information on Tennessee National Guard Soldiers Who Refused COVID Vaccines

Misinformation continued to spread as the deadline for Tennessee National Guard soldiers, as well as soldiers across the United States, to comply with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate by June 30, drew near and now has passed. In an effort to...

July 2, 2022

Chattanooga Department of Public Works Announces 90 Percent of Potholes Have Been Filled Through Mayor Kelly’s ‘One Chattanooga’ Initiative

Chattanooga’s Department of Public Works has inspected more than 95 percent of all streets and filled in 90 percent of all potholes, according to a report delivered to the Chattanooga City Council. Along with filling potholes, Public Works has created...

July 2, 2022

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron Asks State Court of Appeals to Reinstate Pro-Life Laws

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron quickly asked the state’s Court of Appeals to stay a circuit court’s ruling that temporarily blocked the enforcement of two state pro-life laws. Cameron filed a Writ of Mandamus and Prohibition Thursday, requesting the Kentucky...

July 2, 2022

NRA Political Victory Fund Endorses Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson for Re-Election

The NRA Political Victory Fund endorsed Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson (R-Franklin) for re-election on Thursday. In addition to the endorsement the NRA-PVF gave Johnson an "A+" rating for both his voting record and his response to their legislative survey.

July 2, 2022

Gallatin City Councilman Defends His Proposed De-Annexation of Individual Property Owner

GALLATIN, Tennessee – The Gallatin City Councilman who proposed de-annexation of an individual property owner for complaining about the city defended his proposal, even as he agreed to “put it to bed” at the council’s work session Tuesday, June 28....

July 2, 2022

Commentary: Attacks on Pregnancy Centers Are More than Mere Protests

There is great irony in the violence directed against pregnancy centers since the leak and then official release of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson decision. Reports of vandalism and destruction include graffiti such as “if abortions aren’t safe neither are you” and firebombing. Pregnancy...

July 2, 2022

New Laws Go Into Effect in Virginia, Including Online Service Opt-Out, Penalty for Non-Consensual Sexting, Repeal of Switchblade Ban, and Anti-Hazing Bill

New laws took effect in Virginia on Friday, including high-profile legislation like the FY 2023-2024 budget, bills aimed at preventing animal cruelty, a bill requiring schools to notify parents about sexually explicit instructional material, and a bill requiring school principals...

July 2, 2022

Michigan Supreme Court Orders Michigan Economic Development Corporation Reveal Every GM Subsidy

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation must fully disclose the total value of taxpayer subsidies it has offered to General Motors, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled. The court’s unanimous opinion in Sole v. MEDC held the MEDC must disclose, without redactions, the...

July 2, 2022

Pennsylvania Poised to Join EMS Grouping, Lessening Barriers for Workers

Pending the signature of Gov. Tom Wolf, Pennsylvania will be the 22nd state to join an EMS compact making it easier for emergency workers to practice across state lines. The agreement standardizes privilege to practice rules, validates licenses in a...

July 2, 2022

Ohio Supreme Court Allows Heartbeat Law to Remain in Effect, Denies Abortion Providers’ Request to Allow Procedure to Continue

The Ohio law that bans abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected, generally at six weeks' gestation, will remain in effect while a lawsuit filed by abortion providers continues against it. The law took effect after the state Supreme Court denied a...

July 2, 2022

Wisconsin Groups React to SCOTUS Ruling on EPA Authority

The state’s largest business group is encouraged about fewer government regulations after the latest U.S. Supreme Court ruling. The justices in Washington, D.C. on Thursday ruled that the EPA does not have the power to regulate power plant emissions.

July 2, 2022

Governor DeSantis Details Advancements in State’s Civics Education

Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday detailed increased scores from students taking Florida’s 2022 civics assessments. The test teaches "the history of our country, the exceptional nature of our form of government, and the role they play as citizens of our...

July 2, 2022

Governor Brian Kemp Extends Gas Tax Suspension as Costs Remain High

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced an additional extension of the suspension of the state's gas tax—an effort to curb high prices. Kemp first enacted the suspension on March 18, signing legislation passed by the General Assembly.

July 2, 2022

Governor Lamont Calls on Companies in States with Abortion Bans to Relocate to Connecticut

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont pitched companies to relocate to the state, if they are currently located in a state that may implement an abortion ban. Since the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade, some states have enacted abortion bans, often...

July 2, 2022

Minnesota Companies to Cover Travel Expenses for Abortions

Some Minnesota businesses are joining a growing list of companies offering travel benefits to employees who want to terminate their unborn babies. This new policy comes in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Target...

July 2, 2022

JC Bowman Weighs in on Comments Made by Governor Bill Lee’s New Education Advisor Larry Arnn of Hillsdale College

Friday morning on The Tennessee Star Report, host Leahy welcomed Executive Director & CEO of Professional Educators of Tennessee JC Bowman in studio to comment upon the recent statements made by Hilldale College's Larry Arnn at an event with Governor...

July 2, 2022

Mark Brnovich Praises the SCOTUS Decision Against Environmental Protection Agency Overreach

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich (R) applauded the recent Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) opinion, which curbed the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) overreach in the nation's power sector. "Today's decision is a victory for the separation of powers...

July 2, 2022

WarRoom: Neil W. McCabe Updates Steve Bannon on Tennesssee Governor Bill Lee’s Lock Step with Big Army Vaccine Mandate for National Guardsmen

Thursday morning on War Room: Pandemic, Stephen K. Bannon welcomed Washington correspondent and the national political editor for The Star News Network and The Tennessee Star, Neil W. McCabe to explain how Governor Bill of Tennessee is keeping with big army's purge...

July 2, 2022

How Different States Are Handling Their Unvaxxed National Guardsmen

Neil W. McCabe, the national political editor of The Star News Network, reports on how different governors are approaching their Army National Guardsmen who refused to comply with President Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

July 2, 2022

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey Signs Legislation Giving Record Funding to Border Security

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) recently signed House Bill (HB) 2317 which directs $335 million to the Border Security Fund, calling it "the most meaningful border security legislation in Arizona history." "Arizona will not sit idly by as the Biden...

July 2, 2022

Crom’s Crommentary: Challenging the Abject Failure of Government Run Schools and Those That Support It

Friday morning on The Tennessee Star Report, host Leahy welcomed the original all-star panelist Crom Carmichael to the studio for another edition of Crom’s Crommentary.

July 2, 2022

Host Leahy and All-Star Panelist Carmichael Discuss TN-5 Candidate General Kurt Winstead’s Support of Governor Lee’s Inaction on National Guard Vaccine Mandate

host Leahy welcomed all-star panelist Crom Carmichael in studio to discuss the support by TN5 candidate Kurt Winstead of Governor Bill Lee's inaction against COVID-19 vaccine mandates for Tennessee's National Guardsmen.

July 2, 2022

Tennessee National Guardsman Captain Mickey Shelton Joins WarRoom to Discuss His Efforts to Invoke Action from Governor Bill Lee

Thursday morning on War Room: Pandemic, Stephen K. Bannon welcomed Captain Mickey Shelton of the Tennessee National Guard to the show to discuss his letter sent to Governor Bill Lee to take action against COVID-19 vaccine mandates for guardsmen. Bannon: Let...

July 2, 2022

Supreme Court Delivers Massive Blow to Biden’s Climate Agenda

The Supreme Court delivered a massive blow to the Biden administration’s climate change plan Thursday, severely limiting the power of federal agencies. The Court, in a 6-3 decision on West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), limited the agency’s authority...

July 2, 2022

Poll: 83 Percent of Americans Cutting Back on Personal Spending Due to Inflation

The vast majority of Americans are cutting back on their spending because of rising inflation, according to new survey data. Provident Bank based in New Jersey released the report, which found that roughly 83% of those surveyed have cut back on...

July 2, 2022

Manchin, Sinema Defy Biden on Removing Filibuster for Abortion Law as Republicans Rally Opposition

U.S. Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz. and Joe Manchin, D-W.V., both told news outlets Thursday they would not go along with President Joe Biden’s request that Congress remove the Senate filibuster to “codify Roe v. Wade.” At a news conference in Spain Thursday...

July 2, 2022

Commentary: A Win over Green Tyranny

The left-wing assault on American energy was just dealt a swift defeat by the United States Supreme Court. And President Donald Trump’s confirmations to the bench paved the way for it to happen. Never in my life would I think...

July 2, 2022

Poll Says Georgia Gubernatorial Race Is Too Close to Call

It’s been a hot start to Georgia’s summer and the Peach State’s gubernatorial race is a dead heat. A new Quinnipiac University Poll found that 48% of voters support incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, while an equal number of voters support Democratic...

July 2, 2022

Law Enforcement Officials to Investigate Attack on Nashville Pro-Life Center

Federal and local law enforcement officials are investigating an attempted arson and vandalism attack on a pro-life resource clinic in Nashville, based on a release from the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD). The Hope Clinic for Women is "a faith-based...

July 1, 2022

Unemployment Payments Uncertain as Nine States’ Web Host Hacked

Residents of some states may not get their next unemployment checks on time as a vendor cyberattack has shut down their websites. The states all do business with Florida-based Geographic Solutions. The company has not posted any information on its...

July 1, 2022

Former Tennessee National Guard General Winstead Aligns with Gov. Lee’s Inaction on COVID-19 Mandate Soldier Firings

Tennessee 5th Congressional District candidate and former Tennessee National Guard General Kurt Winstead aligned with Governor Bill Lee's inaction and disinformation on the guardsmen firings due to their refusal to accept the COVID-19 vaccine shot Thursday. "I believe that the...

July 1, 2022

Commentary: The Cry-Baby Leftist Mind

Modern progressives assume moral and intellectual authority. Consequently, their supposedly superior ends naturally justify almost any means necessary to achieve them.

July 1, 2022

Gov. Bill Lee Begins Tennessee National Guard COVID-19 Vax Purge

Neil W. McCabe, the national political editor of The Star News Network, reports from Washington about how states like Tennessee are dealing with Big Army's June 30, 2022, deadline for National Guardsmen to be 100 percent compliant with the President...

July 1, 2022

Senator Blackburn Celebrates Roe Reversal, Looks to Shifts in State Laws to Limit Abortion

In an interview with The Tennessee Star, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn shared her jubilance at the victory won by pro-life advocates when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, what happens now in the wake of that decision, and...

July 1, 2022

1,000 Guns Stolen in Nashville This Year, Mostly from Cars, Despite Police Warnings

The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is once again pleading with Nashvillians to be careful if they plan on leaving weapons in their cars. "MNPD’s continuing Park Smart message is to urge motorists to lock their automobile doors, secure any...

July 1, 2022

‘Snip for Shake Deal’: Nashville Hot Dog Restaurant Offering Free Milkshake for Proof of Vasectomy

Daddy’s Dogs, a gourmet hot dog restaurant in Nashville, announced on Wednesday that men who bring in proof of vasectomy will get a free milkshake in return. The restaurant has dubbed the offer their “Snip for Shake deal.”

July 1, 2022

Confusion Clouds Michigan Abortion Legality as County Prosecutors Clash

Whether a Michigander woman can get an abortion without being criminally charged under a 1931 law might depend on the county prosecutor. Confusion now abounds, which is why Gov. Gretchen Whitmer again urged the Michigan Supreme Court to hear her lawsuit to...

July 1, 2022

Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Rules Against Tolling Plan

Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court on Thursday ruled to stop a tolling plan that would have affected nine bridges throughout the state. In November 2020, the state Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) Public-Private Transportation Partnership Board voted to open the door to tolling...

July 1, 2022

Florida Judge Blocks State’s 15-Week Abortion Ban

A Florida judge detailed that he will sign an injunction against the state's 15-week abortion ban, preventing the law from going into effect. The ban was set to be implemented following the reversal of Roe v. Wade by the U.S....

July 1, 2022

Wisconsin Democrats Use Abortion Ruling as a Fundraising Pitch

Wisconsin Democrats have used the Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson, which overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, as a fundraising pitch. The decision from the Court will now leave abortion policy to each individual state to craft legislation.

July 1, 2022

Minnesota Gov. Walz Falsely Claims ‘Women’s Rights to Work’ Are Among Next Targets After Roe Reversal

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz claimed that a whole host of “rights,” such as “women’s rights to work in the workplace,” may be targeted following the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade. At a Tuesday press conference discussing the “future” of abortion...

July 1, 2022

Cincinnati-Area School District Sued for Dropping Racialist Instruction

Parents in the Forest Hills Local School District filed a lawsuit this week in response to school directors’ move on June 22 to ban the use of critical race theory and other identity-based teachings from curricula and hiring decisions. In...

July 1, 2022

Youngkin Gets Majority on Board of Education, Appoints Coalition for TJ Co-Founder

Governor Glenn Youngkin filled five vacancies on the Board of Education, according to a Thursday afternoon announcement. Youngkin's appointees include Suparna Dutta, Co-founder of the Coalition for TJ which has been working to protest and block Thomas Jefferson High School...