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February 28, 2024

National News

Kremlin Warns Against NATO Ground Intervention in Ukraine

The warning came in response to comments by President Emmanuel Macron of France, who said “nothing should be ruled out” when asked about the possibility.

www.nytimes.com/2024/02/27/world/europe/russia-nato-france-macron.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Yk0.kGW5.KeWJSHgDKLw6&smid=url-share

Michigan takeaways: Presidential primaries show warning signs for Trump and Biden

Michigan was the last major primary state before Super Tuesday, and both sides watched closely for implications for the November general election.

apnews.com/article/michigan-primary-takeaways-biden-trump-uncommitted-48b7ab77b7af425c3662e5a8f28e37f6?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

February 27, 2024

The House of Representatives will be back in session tomorrow after the February 19 Presidents Day holiday. It is facing a number of crucial issues, but the ongoing problem of the radicalism of the MAGA Republicans has ground—and, apparently, continues to grind—legislation to a halt.

open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/february-27-2024?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

State News:

Massive House proposal is third universal school voucher bill before Tennessee lawmakers – Tennessee Lookout

Two versions of Tennessee's plan to create statewide private school vouchers — including one from Gov. Bill Lee — have no testing requirements.

tennesseelookout.com/2024/02/27/massive-house-proposal-is-third-universal-school-voucher-bill-before-tennessee-lawmakers

Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally says expulsion restriction bill could pose problems – Tennessee Lookout

Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally is questioning the constitutionality of a House bill to ban expelled lawmakers from returning to office.

tennesseelookout.com/2024/02/28/tennessee-lt-gov-randy-mcnally-says-expulsion-restriction-bill-could-pose-problems

Local News & Arts:

Morning Fax:

From McMinn Co. Elections: McMinn Co Election Early Voting Totals R 2199—D 177—T 2376 The next day to vote is Election Day, March 5th. Voters need to vote at their assigned voting precinct. Polls open at 9 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

2024 Arts Gala — Athens Area Council for the Arts

RESERVE YOUR SEAT! “Peace, Love, and Art” Arts Gala will bring us all together for a night of music from the season of love. The evening will begin at 6:30pm with the opening of the silent auction, cash bar, and hors d’oeuvres. Special music will set the mood during cocktail

www.athensartscouncil.org/upcomingevents/gala-2024