Illegal Immigration In Tennessee Sparks Response From Lawmakers

With The News That Nearly 600 Illegal Immigrants From The Southwest Border Had Chosen Franklin, Nashville, Murfreesboro, And Davidson County As Their Destination Of Choice After Being Processed At The Border, Some Members Of Tennessee’s Congressional Delegation Are Making Their Concerns Known To DHS And DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

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U.S. Department Of Homeland Security Reports Potential For Influx Of Illegal Immigrants To Tennessee

According To The Us Department Of Homeland Security, Upwards Of 600 Illegal Immigrants From The Southwest Border Have Cited Middle Tennessee As Their Intended Destination When Questioned During Processing.

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Tennessee Parents Left With Limited TCAP Data Now That Letter Grades Are Out Until Sometime This Year

The Tennessee Department Of Education Says That TCAP Scores For Each School Will Be Available Through Their Website When They Release The 2023 Scores Sometime “In Early 2024.” For Now, This Leaves The Public With A Limited Amount Of Information Pertaining To Each School’s TCAP Scores Through The New Letter Grades System.

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Murfreesboro Woman Arrested For Allegedly Spearheading Human Trafficking Ring In Nashville, Over A Dozen Victims Identified

The Tennessee Bureau Of Investigation Has Announced That They Are Continuing To Investigate A Human Trafficking Ring In Middle Tennessee Following The Rescue Of Over A Dozen Victims Just Last Week.

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Beyond Impact Fees: Unraveling the Fiscal Threads

In Tennessee’s Thriving Counties, Growth Is More Than A Statistic; It’s A Living, Breathing Force Reshaping Communities. But Behind These Impressive Growth Numbers Lies A Complex Narrative About Fiscal Responsibility, One That Demands Closer Examination.

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Pork Report: In-N-Out Subsidies, TPAC Move Are Wasteful Government Spending

Nearly $5 Million In Taxpayer Subsidies For In-N-Out Burger, $200 Million To Move The Tennessee Performing Arts Center And Large Property Tax Increases Were All Included In Beacon Center’s Annual Pork Report On Wasteful Taxpayer Spending In The State.

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Beware The Trojan Horse Of California Style Prop 13 Property Tax Caps (Op-Ed)

Property Tax Caps Are A Simplistic Solution To A Complex Problem. They Fail To Address The Underlying Causes Of Rising Property Taxes And Can Have Harmful Consequences For Local Governments And Residents.
Policymakers Should Consider More Comprehensive Solutions To The Problem Of Rising Property Taxes, Such As Abating Property Taxes For Senior Citizens And Providing More Financial Assistance To Local Governments.

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