Reps. Kustoff, Ross Reintroduce Bipartisan DO NOT Call Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) and Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) reintroduced the bipartisan, Deter Obnoxious, Nefarious, and Outrageous Telephone Calls (DO NOT Call) Act in the House of Representatives. This legislation would help deter robocalls by creating stricter penalties for companies and individuals who engage in the intentional harassment of consumers….

Summer Food Program sponsors sought in rural, distressed counties

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is announcing its participation in the 2023 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the opening of this year’s application period. The goal of the Summer Food Service Program is to ensure children 18 and younger, who benefit from meal programs at school, continue to have that same access…

113th Tennessee General Assembly: Proposed bills from crimes to the classrooms

By Sabrina Bates MVP Regional News Editor [email protected] With the filing deadline for proposed legislation drawing near, Tennessee lawmakers are busy wading through more than 3,000 bills that impact their citizens. Topics range from crime to classrooms to social media and everything in between. Republicans now hold the majority in both chambers for the 113th…