Which former Memphis Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?
These former Memphis Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14.
Senators criticize TikTok for banning pro-women sports ads
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Joni Ernst have addressed a letter to TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, criticizing the platform's decision to ban advertisements supporting women's sports by labeling them as "hate speech." The senators highlighted concerns over TikTok's simultaneous allowance of ads promoting transgender surgery for minors.
Blackburn pushes for recognition of American girls in sports
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn from Tennessee has released a video commemorating women's achievements in sports on October 10th. Earlier this year, she introduced a resolution to designate this date as 'American Girls in Sports Day.' Despite the introduction, Senate Democrats blocked the resolution last month.
- Blackburn visits disaster relief center; updates on I-40 repairs
- Blackburn reflects on one-year anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel
- Senator Blackburn offers pop-up office hours for flood relief assistance
- Which former Memphis Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7?
- Tennessee base advances in bid to host KC-46 aircraft
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Senators push for urgent passage of hurricane relief legislation
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn from Tennessee has joined forces with Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina and ten other Senate colleagues to urge swift action on a disaster relief package for victims of Hurricane Helene. The bipartisan group sent a letter to key Senate leaders, including Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, emphasizing the urgent need for legislative support.
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Tennessee leaders urge swift approval of disaster aid after Hurricane Helene
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, representing Tennessee, has taken the lead in urging President Joe Biden to promptly approve Governor Bill Lee's request for an updated major disaster declaration. This appeal follows the severe flash flooding caused by Hurricane Helene's remnants.
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Blackburn assesses storm damage in East Tennessee following Hurricane Helene
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn visited East Tennessee to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Helene and meet with flood victims and local officials. The region has been significantly affected by the hurricane, prompting visits to various locations including a shelter at Elizabethton High School, a cleanup site in Hampton, and a distribution center at Southside Freewill Baptist Church in Erwin.
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Blackburn introduces resource webpage for Hurricane Helene-affected Tennesseans
Senator Marsha Blackburn has launched a new webpage to provide resources for Tennesseans affected by Hurricane Helene. The webpage, accessible at blackburn.senate.gov/helene, aims to assist those in need of support following the hurricane.
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Which former Memphis Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30?
These former Memphis Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.
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Senator Blackburn and Governor Lee assess storm damage in East Tennessee
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, Governor Bill Lee, Representative Diana Harshbarger, Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton, and Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) Director Patrick Sheehan visited East Tennessee to survey storm damage and meet with local officials.
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Tennessee delegation urges swift approval of disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene flooding
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has led the Tennessee delegation in urging President Joe Biden to approve Governor Bill Lee's request for a major disaster declaration following flash flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helene.
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Blackburn addresses flash flooding emergency in Tennessee
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has issued a statement regarding the flash flooding and severe weather in Tennessee caused by Hurricane Helene.
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Average cost of college went up for students in Shelby County in 2022-23 school year
College tuition fees rose 1.4% in Shelby County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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Senator Blackburn urges Schumer to bring SAVE Act vote
On September 26, 2024, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) addressed the Senate floor, urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to bring the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to a vote. This legislation aims to secure U.S. elections by requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration nationwide.