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News Tipoffs - Tennessee Editors Newsletter for Tuesday February 11, 2025 ( 7 items )  

Army Corps of Engineers Holds Public Meeting About Spencer Artillery Range Formerly Used Defense Sites
SAVANNAH, Georgia, Feb. 10 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Savannah District issued the following news release: * * * Army Corps of Engineers Holds Public Meeting About Spencer Artillery Range Formerly Used Defense Sites The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, is holding a public meeting to discuss upcoming Remedial Action work at the Spencer Artillery Range Formerly Used Defense Sites property, Project 01. The meeting takes place Feb. 13, 2025, from 6-8 p.m., at Van Buren A  more

Attorney General Bird Calls to End the Biden-Harris Beef Ban in School Cafeterias
DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 10 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bird Calls to End the Biden-Harris Beef Ban in School Cafeterias DES MOINES-- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today opposed a Biden-Harris attempt to wipe out meat in school cafeterias by favoring non-meat protein sources, despite nutritional science. Animal-based proteins, especially beef and pork, are nutritional powerhouses. Beef packs more protein per calorie than v  more

Attorney General Hilgers Leads 23 State Coalition in Criticizing Biden-Harris Dietary Recommendations
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 11 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Leads 23 State Coalition in Criticizing Biden-Harris Dietary Recommendations Lincoln - Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers led 23 states in pushing back against dietary recommendations made by a committee appointed by the Biden-Harris Administration. Every five years, the federal government publishes the "Dietary Guidelines for Americans." The Biden-Harris   more

Drummond fights New York law that targets energy companies
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 10 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond fights New York law that targets energy companies OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 10, 2025) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond is taking legal action against a New York climate law that could force energy companies to pay $75 billion in penalties. He joined 21 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop New York's Climate Superfund Act. The law requires major oil, ga  more

Gov. Kemp Announces 104 Appointments to Boards, Authorities, Commissions
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * Gov. Kemp Announces 104 Appointments to Boards, Authorities, and Commissions Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced 104 appointments and reappointments to various state boards, authorities, and commissions. Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Patrick Jones was reappointed. Thomas Chris Cannon is a business owner, business leader, and an activ  more

Gov. Lee Delivers 2025 State of State Address
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * Gov. Lee Delivers 2025 State of the State Address NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee delivered his seventh State of the State address and presented budget and legislative priorities for the upcoming year to a joint session of the General Assembly and fellow Tennesseans. Key highlights are noted below, and the full speech as prepared for delivery can be found here. A F  more

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments: Jack Schlechter, of Niceville, to serve as Judge on the First Judicial Circuit Court Schlechter has served as a County Court Judge for Okaloosa County since 2022. Previously, he was an attorney at AnchorsGordon, P.A. He earned his bachelor's degre  more