Tennessee pulled some money from its savings to give food banks, in an effort to reduce the strain they’re seeing. Gov. Bill Lee authorized a $5M withdrawal, which averages out to about $7 per SNAP member.
Losing SNAP? Or want to help? Here are some Tennessee resources
A federal court ordered the Trump Administration to tap a contingency fund as the shutdown continues. But, the administration said Monday that it would only fund benefits halfway, and they’ll likely come late.
Federal, state leaders unlikely to prevent SNAP delays, leaving 700,000 Tennesseans in limbo
There are several levers federal and state officials could pull to keep 700,000 Tennesseans from losing food aid. But as of now, it seems no one is touching them.
Stuart McWhorter on business, divisive politics, and carrying on his father’s legacy
When an emcee introduces Stuart McWhorter on stage, at some point he feels the need to cut them off. From his resume, it starts to sound like he either can’t hold a job or he’s always looking for the next thing — a joke that he makes about his own varied career. Before government service, […]
More Tennessee school voucher data arrives after ongoing requests for transparency
The Tennessee Department of Education recently released data about the new statewide voucher program after months of pushback from lawmakers seeking more transparency.
Tennessee governor says more federal agents to join fight against crime in Memphis next week
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says an influx of additional federal law enforcement agents will focus on crime in Memphis starting next week.
Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis, calling it a ‘replica’ of his crackdown on Washington
President Donald Trump has announced the deployment of the National Guard to Memphis to combat crime, testing the limits of presidential power by using military force in cities. Trump made Monday’s announcement with Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, calling it a “replica” of efforts in Washington.
What to know about Trump’s National Guard deployment to Memphis
President Donald Trump’s decision to send the national guard to Memphis has been met with praise from Republicans in Washington, D.C., but closer to home, the response has been more tepid.
What to know about Elon Musk’s Nashville tunnel project
Here’s everything we know so far about the Boring Company’s proposed “Music City Loop” in Nashville.
Tennessee can execute man despite medical complications, state supreme court rules
Tennessee is moving forward with executing a man on death row next week, despite concerns that a heart implant may prolong his death or worsen his pain.
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