AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRedistricting Fight in Court: A federal three-judge panel cleared Tennessee’s redrawn congressional map, rejecting claims that the plan’s Memphis changes were racially motivated and allowing the map to be used in next month’s primaries. Election Watch: Early voting is already picking up in Tennessee ahead of the Aug. 6 election, with turnout numbers reported higher than in recent years. Campaign Trail: Former Gov. Phil Bredesen endorsed Chaz Molder in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District Democratic primary, arguing the state needs “results, not theatrics.” Public Health: Shelby County confirmed 11 cyclosporiasis cases, with most linked to travel outside the county, and urged residents to seek care for prolonged or severe diarrhea. State Government: The Tennessee Department of Agriculture named Matthew McClanahan as general counsel, effective Aug. 3. Policy & Tech: Tennessee’s lawsuit over claims that Instagram’s design is addictive for teens heads toward trial, spotlighting how state law is targeting tech behavior.
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