AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoState Politics & Elections: A new Washington PAC, Tennessee Freedom Fund, is running $1M in ads backing Sen. Marsha Blackburn for governor, leaning on clips of President Trump praising her while contrasting her with Rep. John Rose. Child Welfare & Federal Funds: Tennessee DCS has been taking more than $38M in federal survivor benefits from orphans in state custody since 2019, using most for living expenses; the state says it’s now moving to hold the money in trust. Local Governance: Nashville Mayor Lee Harris is pushing to block a proposed data center near the Nashville Zoo using eminent domain, as neighbors and protesters argue the project would harm the area. Public Safety & Tech: Police use of AI is expanding faster than rules, raising concerns about surveillance and bias. Energy & Infrastructure: TVA cleared a major hurdle toward building advanced small nuclear reactors in Oak Ridge, with the NRC saying the plans are safe and feasible. Civic Life: Tennessee’s Department of Children’s Services and local libraries are also tied to voter access efforts ahead of upcoming deadlines.
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