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Chairman Fleischmann’s Energy and Water Bill Advances Through Subcommittee

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Chairman Fleischmann’s Energy and Water Bill Advances Through Subcommittee Subcommittee Passage is Key First Step Toward the FY26 Energy and Water Becoming Law The House Appropriations Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee met yesterday evening to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water bill written by Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03). The bill…

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Secretary Rollins Prevents Illegal Aliens from Receiving Taxpayer-Funded SNAP Benefits

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Secretary Rollins Prevents Illegal Aliens from Receiving Taxpayer-Funded SNAP Benefits Washington, D,C. – July 10, 2025 in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor, Department of Justice, and Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued notice to all relevant program partners making clear its interpretation of the…

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East TN Mothers and Babies now Eligible to Receive Direct Cash Support through Groundbreaking Anti-Poverty Initiative

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East TN Mothers and Babies now Eligible to Receive Direct Cash Support through Groundbreaking Anti-Poverty Initiative The Bridge Project aims to break cycles of poverty and improve health outcomes for moms and infants across the region KNOXVILLE – The Bridge Project, a pioneering initiative dedicated to ending child poverty through direct, unconditional cash support, is…

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Scott County Businesses Grow

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Scott County Businesses Grow By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Last week, Scott County saw two businesses join the growing number of new enterprises springing up across the area.  Those businesses could not be more different, adding to an eclectic flavor of offerings around Scott County. On Friday, both Just Pizza and Appalachian Aesthetic Company hosted Grand Openings, welcoming the community into their much anticipated…

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It’s a “Shoe” In

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It’s a “Shoe” In Local Couple provides footwear for County students By Shane Gilreath [email protected] According to the National Retail Foundation, the average American home spent $850 on back to school shopping last year.  For many already in a challenging economy, it’s funding that’s not often available in lieu of day to day expenses.  For…

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Sen. Yager & Rep. Keisling announces TDEC grants in Scott Co.

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Sen. Yager & Rep. Keisling announces TDEC grants in Scott Co. State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) and Rep. Kelly Keisling (R-Brydstown) announced today that the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is awarding the Town of Oneida $392,000 for their Bear Creek Park Trail Development project. “This is great news for the people of…

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Horner says Landfill slated to begin

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Horner says Landfill slated to begin Scott-McCreary Coalition takes form, votes to Retain Council By Shane Gilreath [email protected] The long-anticipated alliance of Scott and McCreary County governments took shape on Wednesday at the Oneida Municipal Building, calling itself the Scott-McCreary Environmental Coalition (SMEC), as Knox Horner, the public face of the proposed landfill, filed for…

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Overlay Ordinance Passes Winfield

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Overlay Ordinance Passes Winfield Wilson named representative to Coalition   By Shane Gilreath [email protected] Following an impassioned meeting with citizens a month ago, the Winfield Mayor and Aldermen met again last week with similar issues still hanging over the board.  In a room approximately half-filled with constituents  – some dawning anti-landfill pins – pledging to…

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