Michigan State University could implement a new “fall break” that would give students Election Day off.
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Sandusky, Ohio Will No Longer Observe Columbus Day, Election Day To Become State Holiday Instead
For the first time since 1934, government workers in Sandusky, Ohio will be working on October 12th. The city commissioners approved a measure that would officially eliminate Columbus Day as a federal holiday. In lieu of the lost holiday, Election Day would officially replace it. In a statement to the Sandusky Register, city manager…
Read MoreGOP Shows Off ‘Happy Democrat’ Bredesen’s True Senate Campaign Resume One Final Time
It is time for one final review of Phil Bredesen’s Senate campaign resume, the Tennessee Republican Party says in a new video available here. “Now in his final ad of the campaign, Phony Phil Bredesen shows he’s not Tennessee’s guy,” the Tennessee GOP said of the Democratic former governor. Bredesen…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Giving Thanks and Living Gratefully in Today’s Republic
Dear Tennessee Star, November is best known for three special dates: Thanksgiving, Veteran’s Day, and every other year, election day. This is one of those years in which we have all three and the interesting, little-understood, facet of this month is that all three of these days are connected. Thanksgiving…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Giving Thanks and Living Gratefully in Today’s Republic
Dear Tennessee Star, November is best known for three special dates: Thanksgiving, Veteran’s Day, and every other year, election day. This is one of those years in which we have all three and the interesting, little-understood, facet of this month is that all three of these days are connected. Thanksgiving…
Read MoreMedia Reports Conflict on Trump Visit to Chattanooga Before Midterms
There are conflicting reports on whether President Donald Trump plans to visit Chattanooga just before Election Day. Meanwhile, Vice President Mike Pence is visiting North Georgia on Nov. 1. News Channel 9 reported Thursday that the president would visit Chattanooga on Nov. 5, citing a statement by U.S. Representative Chuck…
Read MoreGOP Gubernatorial Candidates Plan Election Night Parties as Bitter Battle Comes Down to Final Day
As The Tennessee Star reported Wednesday, the gubernatorial candidates have engaged in a venue-filled, final days sprint across the state to rally votes for today’s primary. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Candidate schedules, in no particular order, are: Beth Harwell Beth Harwell announced she will…
Read MoreRepublican Gubernatorial Candidates Hold Final Get Out the Vote Rallies
The Republican gubernatorial candidates are making whirlwind, last-minute tours of the state in the closing days of the primary election to get out the votes. Randy Boyd said in a press release, “Too much is at stake and too many people are depending on us. On Primary night, we will…
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