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Markets rebound as Trump signals cutting China tariffs 'substantially'; Second wave of weather employees fired ahead of NM wildfire season; Faith leaders oppose ID law criminalizing homelessness; Federal bill would overturn MA law banning animal confinement.

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White House defends Secretary Hegseth amid media scrutiny, federal judges block efforts to dismantle U.S. international broadcasters, and major restructuring hits the State Department and rural programs.

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Schools in timber country face an uncertain future without Congress' reauthorization of a rural program, DOGE cuts threaten plant species needed for U.S. food security, and farmers will soon see federal dollars for energy projects unlocked.

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Family caregivers face higher risks of heart attack, stroke and mental health issues, but research shows having just four hours of respite each month can significantly improve their health and well-being. (zinkevych/Adobe Stock)

Monday, April 21, 2025

Proposed Medicaid cuts threaten lifeline for TN caregivers

A Tennessee nonprofit is warning that potential Medicaid cuts could threaten crucial support for the state's nearly 1 million family caregivers…

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Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants are authorized to work in 22 states, but not in Tennessee.<br />(Svitlana/Adobe Stock)
Could new legislation solve rural TN anesthesiologist shortage?

A bill in the Tennessee General Assembly is reigniting debate over how rural hospitals can staff anesthesia providers. House Bill 979 would address …

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Experts recommend starting allergy medication early to help your body better manage symptoms once pollen season begins. (Adobe Stock)
Allergy season in full swing in Tennessee, tips for relief

Spring has sprung in Tennessee, which means flowers and trees are blooming, pollen is plentiful and allergy sufferers are feeling the itchy effects…

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Tennesseans to 'Walk Like MADD' to prevent impaired driving

CORRECTION: The number of traffic fatalities in 2024 in Tennessee represents all traffic deaths, not just those that were alcohol-related. (8:18 a.m…

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In the Biden administration's final year, the USDA and EPA reaffirmed a goal to halve food waste by 2030 but supermarkets are not legally required to comply. Retailers can help by donating unsold food and educating consumers on cutting waste at home. (lado2016/Adobe Stock)<br />
Report: Major supermarkets fail to cut food-related methane emissions

By Dawn Attride for Sentient.Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Tennessee News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaborati…

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Tennessee's aviation infrastructure earned a
Report Card: TN gets 'C' for its infrastructure

Tennessee gets a grade of "C" in a new Report Card about the condition of America's infrastructure. The American Society of Civil Engineers said the …

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The Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association is challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture's denial of $2.2 billion in Inflation Reduction Act funds to Black farmers' heirs at the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing while white farmers' families inherit benefits, Black farmers' descendants are excluded. (La Famiglia/Adobe Stock)
Discrimination shields some Black farmers from USDA funding freezes

Cuts at the U.S. Department of Agriculture have affected farming communities nationwide but a national group said its Black farmers remain unaffected…

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According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, more than 50% of Tennessee adults with a mental illness did not receive treatment or care in 2022. (Seventyfour/Adobe Stock)
NAMI Tennessee to rally for Day on the Hill for mental-health care

Tennessee advocates are gathering at the state Capitol Wednesday to urge lawmakers to prioritize mental health funding and policies to strengthen fami…

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Lumina Foundation research predicts that by 2031, 72% of U.S. jobs will require some form of higher education or skills training beyond high school. (Marius Venter/Adobe Stock)
TN works to encourage more people to earn degrees, credentials

Tennessee is working to get more people into college and career training programs, which the state says will be needed for good jobs in the future…

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As part of the ongoing
TN postal workers protesting for National Day of Action

Tennessee Postal workers are protesting and mobilizing against the threat of postal privatization, which they said could lead to higher costs…

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The Tennessee Valley Authority provides power to Orano USA's Project Ike Enrichment site in Oak Ridge. (PikePicture/Adobe Stock)
Nuclear-energy backers: Innovation powers security, economic growth in TN

Tennessee is emerging as a key hub for global nuclear energy innovation, with recent investments in the state and a commitment to expand nuclear from …

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Y-12 employs 5,000 people, whose objectives include processing highly enriched uranium for the nation's nuclear stockpile. (Enzo/AdobeStock)
Uncertain future of Y-12 complex under Trump administration threatens jobs, economy

A Knoxville environmental group is raising concerns over federal budget cuts and their effects on jobs at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ri…

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