AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoJudiciary: Jennifer Covellis was sworn in as Chancellor of Tennessee’s 26th Judicial District, an interim appointment by Gov. Bill Lee that will be decided in the August 2026 ballot. Public Safety Tech: In Mansfield, police say ICE can’t access local Flock license-plate camera data because the system’s data is controlled by the vendor and shared only with agencies that are granted access. Solid Waste Policy: Tennessee’s Solid Waste Task Force is weighing changes to the “Jackson Law,” which lets local governments block landfill construction, as business groups argue the process is a bottleneck. Local Government/Infrastructure: TDOT says it’s increasing oversight to speed up Memphis’ long-running Elvis Presley Boulevard project after business owners complained about uncertainty and delays. Courts & Records: A Fayetteville, Ark., lawsuit highlights how NDAs can keep drone deal terms out of public view—an issue that could resonate with Tennessee transparency fights. Sports (International): Japan captain Wataru Endo withdrew from the World Cup with a foot injury and later announced retirement from international duty, with Japan training in Nashville. Business/Employment Law: Tennessee joined states regulating non-competes by statute, limiting enforceability for lower-paid workers starting July 1, 2026.
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