Tennessee Higher Education Commission Announces Delay in Release of FAFSA Records by U.S. Department of Education
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) reports that students considering college can expect a delay in FAFSA processing. The U.S. Department of Education has informed stakeholders that records for the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will not be released to institutions until mid-March. While the FAFSA typically launches in October on StudentAid.gov, […]
Rep. Burchett introduces bill to prevent school grants from being distributed based on political ideology
U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced H.R. 7309, the Building Lasting Opportunities for Community K-12 (BLOCK) Act. The BLOCK Act would replace the U.S. Department of Education’s formula grants with a system that would require the Department of Education to provide each state with a block grant in the amount they received the previous year. This system would prevent […]
CPI for all items rose 0.3% in January
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.2 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.1 percent before seasonal adjustment. The index for shelter continued to rise […]
Bill of rights for detransitioners introduced by Republican Caucus Chair Jeremy Faison
A bill enshrining critical rights for victims of radical cosmetic gender reassignment was filed this week in the Tennessee General Assembly. House Bill 2816, sponsored by Republican Caucus Chair Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby, protects four basic rights of Tennesseans, including the right to insurance coverage, mental health care access, legal restoration and the right to transparency. […]
100+ Women Who Care Jefferson County – SafeSpace Receives $12,800
100+ Women Who Care Jefferson County is a group of women who gather four times a year for a one-hour meeting, learn about charities and each donate a $100 check to a charity that the group selects. The combined donation of $10,000 makes a real impact without time-consuming fundraising events and planning. 100+ Women meet […]
Causes of Injury, Overtraining and Burnout in Youth Sports
Pediatricians can help families navigate healthy sports practices and encourage ways to keep participation fun Children and teens reap many physical and mental health benefits from participating in sports, but research shows about 70 % of them drop out of these organized activities by age 13. The American Academy of Pediatrics calls attention to the […]
Death penalty could be option for convicted child rapists
Republican will seek to increase the penalty for child rapists in Tennessee. House Bill 1663, sponsored by House Majority Leader William Lamberth, R-Portland, would expand the death penalty to defendants convicted of rape of a child under the age of 12. “The death penalty is reserved for the worst of the very worst in our society, and […]
Jefferson County Government Closes Offices and Reschedules Public Meetings Due To Inclement Weather
Snowfall and Falling Temperatures Forces Closure of Jefferson County Government Offices and Rescheduling of Public Meetings Jefferson County, TN, experienced a blanket of snowfall accompanied by plummeting temperatures, leading to the temporary closure of government offices. The inclement weather has prompted local authorities to take precautionary measures, ensuring the safety of both employees and residents. […]
Payroll employment increases by 216,000 in December; unemployment rate unchanged at 3.7%
Household Survey Data The unemployment rate held at 3.7 percent in December, and the number of unemployed persons was essentially unchanged at 6.3 million. These measures are higher than a year earlier, when the jobless rate was 3.5 percent and the number of unemployed persons was 5.7 million. (See table A-1.) Among the major worker […]
East Tennessee Construction Report for January 4-10, 2024
ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 95 between SR 61 and SR 62: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. through this resurfacing project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow traffic, and use extreme caution in this area. CAMPBELL COUNTY, I-75 North near Mile Marker […]
TN Department of Revenue Annual Report
Fiscal year 2023 annual report is now available. Check out the latest collection and distribution numbers, plus accomplishments from all our divisions here.
State Rep. Andrew Farmer announces $337K grant for community revitalization project in Jefferson County
State Rep. Andrew Farmer, R-Sevierville, today announced more than $337K in grant money for a project in Jefferson County from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD). New Market in Jefferson County received a $337,725 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), which will go toward demolishing a mold-infested gymnasium connected to the city hall […]
Tennessee Joins Coalition Challenging ATF Rule that Violates the Second Amendment
Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti is joining 26 other state attorneys general and the Arizona State Legislature in a public comment letter demanding that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms drop a proposed rule that violates the Second Amendment. The proposed rule risks making any individual who sells a firearm for profit liable to civil, […]
ABC of Greater Tennessee honors The Christman Company, Morristown-Hamblen West for Excellence in Construction
The Christman Company’s Morristown-Hamblen West project earned an Excellence in Construction honor by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Greater Tennessee Chapter. The Christman Company was also named 2023 General Contractor of the Year. The prestigious recognitions were celebrated at the Annual Excellence in Construction® (EIC) Awards and STEP ceremony on Dec. 7 at the […]
Tennessee Department of Education Introducedes New State-level Accountability Process
The Tennessee Department of Education has introduced a new state-level accountability process, marking a significant departure from previous evaluation methods. Unveiled for the first time, this accountability system will be applied retroactively to generate school report cards for the 2022-2023 academic year. District and school leaders were only made aware of these substantial changes in […]
