WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-05) voted to pass the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, sending the bill to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. Cooper also voted to advance the President’s Build Back Better Framework, which addresses urgent needs, such as healthcare, childcare, housing, climate change, immigration and more. “The bipartisan infrastructure bill will create millions of jobs and make long-overdue investments in Tennessee’s infrastructure. It will give us better roads and bridges, faster internet, and cleaner drinking water,” Rep. Jim Cooper said. “I was also glad to support advancing President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda,…
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The United States House of Representatives has passed President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, paving the way for the largest investment in our nation’s infrastructure in a generation. This is a major victory for Tennessee and points to the great work that Democrats nationally and statewide can do.In response, Tennessee Democratic Party Chair Hendrell Remus said, “The passage of the infrastructure bill will have an immediate positive impact on communities across Tennessee. The jobs created, roads repaired, and high speed internet delivered to rural communities will be life changing. Despite the benefits this legislation has for all in our state, it’s…
Nashville, TN – Scarritt Bennett Center (SBC), Nashville’s premiere conference, retreat, and transformative education center, has selected educator, lawyer and faith-based leader Rev. Sondrea L. Tolbert as its next executive director. She will begin her new role on November 1, 2021. “We are excited to welcome Rev. Tolbert to Scarritt Bennett,” stated Andrea Hatcher, SBC Board Chairperson. “She is highly qualified, motivated and will challenge SBC to continue living into its mission of hospitality and education ministries of justice, equality and reconciliation in new and exciting ways.” Rev. Tolbert succeeds Sarah Wilke, who has led SBC for five years. This committed leader…
TN Tribune–A group of Mississippi plaintiffs hoping to revive its citizen-led ballot initiative process took their case to federal court today. In May, the Mississippi Supreme Court voided both the initiative process and the marijuana law based on a technicality.Today’s motion, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi in Jackson, says “the initiative petition rights of the people of Mississippi have been wrested from them.” The federal court, the motion says, inadvertently made that possible years ago when it redrew Mississippi’s congressional districts after the Legislature failed to propose a four-district map that complied with the…
National–The U.S. bishops will soon gather in Baltimore to discuss a document on the Eucharist for the United States. As this meeting approaches, much of the media’s focus will return to the possible denial of the Eucharist to President Joseph R. Biden Jr. because of his support of legal abortion. I am not a bishop, but I find it unlikely that this document will address the Biden controversy. Bishops in the United States are aware of the nuances of canon law. Only the local ordinary can decide if President Biden is able to receive the Eucharist, and Cardinal Wilton Gregory…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee could not be more excited to present the long-awaited 27th annual Joe Kraft Humanitarian Award to Susan and Luke Simons — business, civic and community leaders known for their generous philanthropy in the arts and health care and for their tireless service with numerous nonprofit organizations in Nashville and beyond. The luncheon is set for 11:30 am-1:30 pm Thursday, Dec. 2 at the Music City Center’s Davidson Ballroom. The Joe Kraft Humanitarian Award was created to perpetuate the memory of a remarkable person who led our community by strength of character…
The Colour Of Music Festival will present Pianist Kyle P. Walker on the opening day of its West Coast debut, Wednesday, November 10, 2Pm Matinee. See flyer for details. Secure your ticket today! Donate to Colour of Music Festival
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) Commissioner Clarence H. Carter is joining a nationally recognized group of leaders dedicated to providing guidance on the most important governance issues of the nation. As a member of the National Academy of Public Administration, Carter will join more than 940 Fellows on the Academy including former cabinet officers, members of Congress, governors, mayors, state legislators, prominent scholars, business executives, nonprofit leaders, and public administrators. “It’s an honor and a privilege to be selected to join a collective body as distinguished andinfluential as the National Academy of Public Administration,” said TDHS Commissioner…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – The Nashville Office of Emergency Management reminds the public to build Emergency Kits as well as “Falling Back” an hour for the end of Daylight-Saving Time on Sunday November 7, 2021. An emergency kit may help you to survive on your own for several days following an emergency. If you already have an Emergency Kit, this weekend is also a great time to make sure all the supplies are up to date and add items as needed. A Basic Disaster Supplies Kit can include water (one gallon per person per day for several days. This includes water…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–Chief John Drake announced the promotion of five sergeants to the rank of lieutenant and ten officers to the rank of sergeant effective Monday to fill existing vacancies. The new lieutenants are: Kelly Cantrell, a 10-year MNPD veteran who holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Iowa State University. Lieutenant Cantrell will lead the West Precinct’s day shift.Byron Dewalt, an 11-year MNPD veteran who holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Tennessee State University. Lieutenant Dewalt will lead the North Precinct’s evening shift.Misty Hobbs, a 16-year MNPD veteran who holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Cumberland University. Lieutenant Hobbs will lead the…