Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti’s office is warning Tennesseans with student debt of scammers offering relief that they cannot provide in wake of the Biden Administration’s recent forgiveness of $39 billion in Federal student loans.
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Vivek Ramaswamy Officially Meets RNC Fundraising, Polling Requirements for Debates
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign announced Saturday that he has officially met the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) fundraising and polling criteria to participate in debates.
Read the full storyU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Help Recovery Efforts for Fish That Resides in Tennessee Rivers
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced a $5.1 million investment initiative for endangered species recovery implementation efforts for four focal species groups.
Read the full storyMore than 191,000 Georgia Voter Records Removed from Voter Roll Ahead of 2024 Election
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger recently announced the removal of 191,473 voter registration records that have been in an “inactive” status for two general elections and have failed to update their records within that time.
Read the full storyTennessee Representative Demands More Answers from Secret Service About White House Cocaine Investigation
Tennessee U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (R-TN-02) sent a letter to Kimberly Cheatle, director of the Secret Service, seeking additional information regarding the measures taken by the agency to identify who deposited cocaine in the lobby area of the West Executive Avenue entrance to the White House.
Read the full storyTennessee Representative Commends VA Grant Funds Awarded to Expand and Improve Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
U.S. Tennessee Representative Mark Green (R-TN-07) applauded the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) recent distribution of grant funds to go towards the expansion and improvement of Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Nashville.
Read the full storyNashville Electric Services Launches Three New Outdoor Kiosks for Customers
Nashville Electric Services (NES) has announced the opening of three new outdoor self-service kiosks where customers can pay their utility bills from the company.
Read the full storyStudy Shows Four Tennessee Cities Among Worst Driving Cities in America
Four Tennessee cities have landed a spot on ConsumerAffairs’ recent study ranking the nation’s top 20 cities with the worst drivers.
Read the full storyTennessee AG Skrmetti Joins New Initiative Attempting to Crack Down on Illegal Telemarketing Calls
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced Tuesday his office has joined a new, joint state and federal initiative to crack down on illegal telemarketing calls to U.S. consumers.
Skrmetti’s office joined the Operation Stop Scam Calls intuitive, a partnership with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), law enforcement agencies nationwide, and attorneys general from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Read the full storyVoterGA Calls on Georgia State Lawmakers to Call Special Legislative Session and Vote to ‘Unplug’ Their Electronic Voting Systems
VoterGA, a nonprofit election integrity organization, has launched an effort urging voters to call on Georgia State lawmakers to call a special session and vote to unplug the state’s Dominion Voting System before the next election.
Read the full storyAlice Rolli Comments on Jim Gingrich’s Decision to Suspend Mayoral Campaign
Nashville mayoral candidate Alice Rolli released a statement shortly after Jim Gingrich, the former chief operating officer of AllianceBernstein, announced the suspension of his campaign for Nashville Mayor on Monday.
Read the full storyVivek Ramaswamy Predicts DOJ Targeting of Trump Concerning January 6 Is Meant to Disqualify Him from 2024 Race
GOP presidential candidate released a four-minute video statement on Tuesday shortly after Former President Donald Trump said the Justice Department informed him that he is a target of the January 6 Grand Jury probe. Trump must report to the jury this week.
Read the full storyTennessee Faith and Freedom Coalition Meets with Governor Lee on Concerns Regarding August Special Session
The Tennessee Faith and Freedom Coalition (TNFFC) Board of Directors met with Governor Bill Lee on Monday and discussed multiple issues facing the Volunteer State, including the upcoming special legislative session next month.
Read the full storyNashville Convention & Visitors Corp Board of Directors Announce Support for Governor Lee’s Special Legislative Session
The Board of Directors of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp (NCVC) has released a statement in support of Governor Bill Lee’s decision to call a special legislative session next month.
Read the full storyJim Gingrich Suspends Campaign for Nashville Mayor
Jim Gingrich, the former chief operating officer of AllianceBernstein, announced the suspension of his campaign for Nashville Mayor on Monday.
Read the full storyGovernor Kemp Appoints New Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Governor Brian Kemp appointed Chris Hosey to serve as Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
“Chris has dedicated his career to protecting the people of our state as a proud member of law enforcement,” Kemp said in a Saturday statement. “With over 35 years of experience at the GBI, he brings a wealth of institutional knowledge and skill to this role. I’m confident he will bring the same level of commitment to the job that he has shown throughout his years of service.”
Read the full storyRepublican Presidential Hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy Unveils List of Likely Judicial Appointments if Elected
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy unveiled a list of likely judicial appointments he’d make if elected in the 2024 presidential election.
Read the full storyDavidson County GOP Releases Straw Poll Results for Nashville Mayor, 2024 GOP Presidential Nominee
The Davidson County Republican Party (DCRP) hosted a Summer Picnic event on Saturday and conducted a straw poll to “weigh attendees’ choice on the August 3 Nashville Mayor’s Race and to gauge early voters on the 2024 Republican presidential primary.”
Read the full storyNashville Mayor Files Legislation to Install New LED Streetlights Throughout Davidson County
Nashville Mayor John Cooper has filed legislation with the Metro Nashville Council to make Nashville Electric Services responsible for furnishing, installing, erecting, and maintaining new LED streetlights throughout Davidson County.
Read the full storyMental Health and Addiction Resources Now Available on MyTN App
Mental health and addiction services are now available on the MyTN app, according to the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS).
Read the full storyFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers Keynote Address at Tennessee Republican Party’s Annual Statesmen’s Dinner
Ron DeSantis, Florida governor and presidential candidate, addressed approximately 1,850 attendees as the keynote speaker for the Tennessee Republican Party’s 46th annual Statesmen’s Dinner on Saturday at the Music City Center in Nashville.
Read the full storyGovernor Lee Calls MNPD’s Plan to Use State Grant Funding a ‘Disservice’
Governor Lee has criticized the Metro Nashville Police Department’s (MNPD) plan to utilize $3.375 million in state grant funding to support its current pool of 60 armed school resource officers (SRO) in the 45 Nashville public middle and high schools while increasing patrol presence around elementary schools.
Read the full storyCheerleading Coach Indicted on Multiple Sex Charges in Franklin
A cheerleading coach at Premier Athletics in Franklin has been indicted on sex crime charges, the Franklin Police Department (FPD) announced Friday.
Read the full storyHouse Passes Five Amendments Introduced by Tennessee Rep. Mark Green in National Defense Authorization Act
Tennessee U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-TN-07) announced Friday that five of the amendments he introduced were included in the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Read the full storyVivek Ramaswamy Demands Answers After Biden Administration Calls Up 3,000 U.S. Reserve Troops to Europe
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy requested more information from the Biden administration regarding its recent announcement of activating 3,000 U.S. troops of the Selected Reserve or Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) in Europe.
Read the full storyTennessee Firearms Association Legislative Action Committee to Host Donald Trump Jr. at 2023 Annual Convention
Donald Trump Jr. will serve as the keynote speaker at the Tennessee Firearms Association Legislative Action Committee’s (TFALAC) annual meeting in September, the group announced Thursday.
Read the full storyGovernor Lee Announces Appointments to His Newly-Formed Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council
Governor Bill Lee recently announced appointments to the Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council, which was created in May under Executive Order 101.
Read the full storyGeorgia Republican Party Names Its Next Executive Director
Chairman Josh McKoon appointed Travis Bowden on Wednesday as the new executive director of the Georgia Republican Party (GAGOP).
“With the news that our Executive Director Ryan Caudelle would be leaving the Georgia Republican Party for a new and exciting opportunity in the conservative movement, I was faced with quickly identifying and hiring an Executive Director who could keep the positive momentum we have achieved in the last 31 days going and to accelerate initiatives our leadership intends to roll out in 2023,” McKoon said in a statement. “I am excited to announce I found that Executive Director and am appointing longtime grassroots activist, state committee member, and political consultant Travis Bowden to fill this important role.”
Read the full storyDepartment of Justice Launches Investigation into Fulton County Jail
The U.S Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia have launched a civil investigation into the conditions at Fulton County Jail.
Read the full storyNashville Mayoral Race Poll: Freddie O’Connell in Lead with 20 Percent, But Many Undecided
New polling from Music City Research, a Nashville-based research firm focused on public opinion polling, reports that Freddie O’Connell is leading the Nashville mayoral race with 20 percent of the vote.
Read the full storyTennessee Representative Proposes NDAA Amendment to Require Transgender Men Register for the Draft
Tennessee U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (R-TN-02) recently proposed five amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, including one that would require transgender men to register for the selective service.
Read the full storyVoterGA Endorses the U.S. American Confidence in Elections Act
The election integrity group VoterGA has announced its support for the recently-introduced American Confidence in Elections (ACE) Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Read the full storyGreater Georgia Launches Candidate Recruitment Program to Help Conservatives Run for Local Office in Cities Across the State
Greater Georgia, a nonprofit organization focused on voter engagement in the state, announced the launch of its first-ever candidate recruitment program ahead of the November 2023 municipal election.
Read the full storyU.S. Attorney in Tennessee Launches National Security and Civil Rights Unit
U.S. Attorney Kevin Ritz recently announced the creation of a National Security and Civil Rights Unit within the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee.
Read the full storyGeorgia State Representative Mesha Mainor Leaves the Democrat Party
Georgia State Representative Mesha Mainor (R-Atlanta) announced Tuesday her decision to leave the Democrat Party and join the Republican Party.
Mainor said her decision was based on morals, not politics, adding, “I will NEVER apologize for being a black woman with a mind of my own.”
Read the full storyGeorgia Republican Party Announces Key Appointments to Its Executive Committee
Newly-elected chairman of the Georgia Republican Party (GAGOP) Josh McKoon recently announced four key appointments to the party’s executive committee.
Read the full storyTucker Carlson Interviews Andrew Tate in Episode 9 of ‘Tucker on Twitter’
In the ninth episode of his newest production, “Tucker on Twitter,” former Fox News primetime host Tucker Carlson sat down with influencer Andrew Tate, who is currently under house arrest in Romania.
Read the full storyTennessee Senator Introduces Legislation to Enhance Penalties for Those Who Steal Firearms from FFL Dealers
Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) has joined a group of her Republican colleagues in introducing the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act of 2023 to “address the unacceptably high number of “smash-and-grab” thefts targeted at federally licensed gun dealers.”
Read the full storyTennessee State University College of Agriculture to Begin Offering Master of Science Degree Program This Upcoming Fall Semester
Tennessee State University (TSU) recently announced that its College of Agriculture will begin offering a new Master of Science in Agribusiness and Leadership degree program in Fall 2023.
Read the full storyPamela Furr to Serve as Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee Grassroots Director
Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) announced Monday it has tapped Pamela Furr to serve as the organization’s grassroots director for Middle Tennessee.
Read the full storyPolice Arrest Man Who They Say Forcefully Entered Belmont United Methodist Church in Nashville During Day School
The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) announced that a man has been arrested after hopping a playground fence and forcefully entering Belmont United Methodist Church as a day school was in session at 11:30 a.m. on Friday.
Read the full storyTucker Carlson Discusses Trump, Racism in America, His Firing from Fox News, and More in First Interview Since Departure
Former Fox News primetime host Tucker Carlson revealed he still doesn’t know the reason why he was fired from the network during a recent sit-down interview with actor Russell Brand.
Read the full storyKnoxville Launches Program to Help Individuals Achieve a Higher Credit Score
The City of Knoxville announced a new program that “aims at raising awareness and providing assistance to individuals striving for credit scores that promote financial stability.”
Read the full storyTennessee Faith and Freedom Coalition Responds to the Rolling Stone’s Attack Piece on ‘Sound of Freedom’ Movie
The Tennessee Faith & Freedom Coalition (TNFFC) released a statement Saturday responding to a piece published by Rolling Stone magazine reviewing the newly-released movie Sound of Freedom.
The magazine’s piece, titled, “‘Sound Of Freedom’ Is a Superhero Movie for Dads With Brainworms,” describes the film as a “QAnon-tinged thriller about child-trafficking..designed to appeal to the conscience of a conspiracy-addled boomer.”
Read the full storyTennessee Secretary of State’s Office Launches Statewide Program to Distribute Free ‘Baby in the Back’ Hangtags
The Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office launched a statewide partnership with the Department of Health (TDH) and the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOS) to distribute free Baby in the Back hangtags to help prevent heat-related child deaths in cars.
Read the full storyTennessee Department of Transportation Celebrates 40 Years of the Litter Grant Program
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is celebrating the 40-year anniversary of its Litter Grant Program this month.
Read the full storyVivek Ramaswamy Vows to End Birthright Citizenship If Elected
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy announced his support of ending birthright citizenship via Constitutional amendment for all individuals whose parents have entered the United States illegally.
Read the full storyBeacon Center Poll: Tennesseans Overwhelmingly Support Donald Trump and School Choice
On Thursday, the Nashville-based Beacon Center of Tennessee published results of its first-ever poll revealing how Tennessee voters feel about a variety of issues.
Read the full storyNashville Electric Services Shares Tips for the Upcoming Extreme Heat Period
Nashville Electric Services (NES) has shared a list of tips on how to stay safe and conserve energy usage during periods of extreme heat.
Read the full storyArizona House Judiciary Committee Members Call on Phoenix City Council to Rescind Ukraine Firearms Ordinance
Chairman Quang Nguyen (R-Prescott) and Vice-Chair Selina Bliss (R-Prescott) of the Arizona House of Representatives Judiciary Committee have sent a letter to the Phoenix City Council asking its members to rescind a recently-approved ordinance that allows for the transfer of approximately 500-600 unclaimed firearms to the National Police of Ukraine.
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