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Skrmetti Leads Letter Urging Congress to Pass the Kids Online Safety Act
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti led a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), a bill aimed at establishing nationwide safeguards for children and teenagers using social...
Governor-Elect Blackburn Announces Appointments for Heads of Agriculture, Tourist Development, and Finance Depts.
Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn announced appointments to three key positions in her incoming administration this week, naming Andy Holt commissioner of agriculture, Mark Ezell commissioner of tourist development, and Todd Kaestner commissioner of finance and...
Construction Starts on New 100 Acre Williamson County Shopping Center
Construction has started on a large shopping center in Williamson County. This week, Simon, a real estate investment trust, broke ground on Sagefield, a 100-acre shopping center in Thompson’s Station set to open in late 2028. The new open-air shopping center will have...
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The State News Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to providing high-quality journalism that informs and engages the public. Our mission is to deliver reliable reporting on state and local news, ensuring that communities are well-informed about the issues that impact their daily lives. We uphold the traditions of American journalism by prioritizing transparency, accountability, and integrity in all our work.
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