AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRedistricting Fallout: Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton removed Democrats from all committee assignments after last week’s special session protests over the GOP’s new congressional map that dismantled the state’s lone majority-Black district, escalating a fight that’s already landed in court. Local Politics: In Campbell County’s August GOP primary, Gov. Bill Lee endorsed Rep. Dennis Powers over challenger Noah Smith, as redistricting also shifted U.S. House territory from Chuck Fleischmann to John Rose. Public Safety: Jackson is adding extra security for school events after swatting and recent incidents, with officials coordinating on clear-bag rules and heightened police presence. Business & Jobs: Starbucks is cutting more Seattle tech jobs tied to its Nashville expansion, while GM’s Ultium battery restart remains murky amid shifting EV demand. Sports & Culture: The NBA and Memphis Grizzlies community is still processing the death of Brandon Clarke at 29, as authorities investigate the cause.
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