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“Similarly, at this time regulation of hemp production and hemp-derived cannabinoid products also remains unchanged under current state law.”

Two officers received some of MADD’s highest honors for the number of DUI arrests made each year, but later had cases dismissed when blood tests showed the arrested individuals had no alcohol or drugs in their systems.

the former Evolve Bank CEO, Robert “Bob” Hartheimer, in Memphis

Tomorrow (November 3rd) is the last day you can register to vote before the 7th District Special Election! If you're in any of the following counties, you're in the 7th district: Eastern Benton, Decatur, Dickson, Cheatham, Western Davidson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Perry, Robertson, Stewart, Wayne, and Western Williamson. There's a map of the 7th district here. If you're in Davidson, Benton or Williamson county, you'll definitely want to double check your voter card to make sure that's your district. (Yay gerrymandering! /s)

Important dates
November 3: Last day you can register to vote
November 12-26: Early voting December 2: Election Day

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Note - This looks like hot garbage on mobile.

2025 - 6986 (so far)

2024 - 7398

2023 - 5168

2022 - 1803

2021 - 2805

cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/28931282

Justin Pearson, Democratic state rep briefly expelled from the TN State House for protesting gun violence, is running for US Congress.

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I haven't been able to find a news story about this. Saw it posted on Imgur. The company is now asking for a handout for legal fees. These people are despicable. Just doing my part to expose the vile MAGAs.

Here is a link to all the nominees

https://coolestthingmadeintn.com/about/nominees/

and to the final four:

https://coolestthingmadeintn.com/vote/

I think Dr. Enuf may have stiff competition from the "fully integrated electric refuse collection vehicle – delivering zero emission operation" but what do I know?

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/44298889

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/44298885

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28804484

A 12-person jury has been seated in the federal corruption trial of former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his ex-chief of staff Cade Cothren.

Lawyers late into the afternoon April 23 were still debating alternates for the jury, but the trial is expected to move forward April 24 with opening statements.

Casada and Cothren each face up to 20 years in prison for charges including bribery and money laundering tied to an alleged kickback scheme involving a fake political mailer company.

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