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April 09, 2024

National News

Why America isn't as divided as we think, according to data

Truth is, there's little market in the modern media environment for calm analysis of genuine holy-crap developments.

www.axios.com/2024/04/09/america-politics-divided-polarization-data

State News:

House passes franchise tax break, Democrats call it “trickle-down” economics • Tennessee Lookout

The Tennessee House passed a franchise tax reduction that amounts to $700 million in rebates and $400 million annually for the next few years, even though critics said it is unnecessary. The measure sponsored by House Majority Leader William Lamberth, which is widely different from the Senate version, passed on a 68-20 vote, with the […]

tennesseelookout.com/2024/04/09/house-passes-franchise-tax-break-democrats-call-it-trickle-down-economics

Local News & Arts:

The Regular Session of the McMinn County Commission meeting scheduled for April 15, 2024 at 6:00 has been changed to April 22, 2024 at 6:00 pm. More information for the meeting will be posted later. •

The Friends of Etowah Carnegie Library will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 16 at 5:30 pm at the library. The meeting is open to the public. Looking for a fun and educational activity for your kids? Look no further! Join the Etowah Carnegie Library for children's story time every Tuesday at 3:30 pm. For more information, call (423) 263-9475 or visit online at www.etowahlibrary.com. •

The McMinn County Election Commission will meet in regular session on Tuesday, April 16th at 5 pm in the conference room of the McMinn County Courthouse and will conduct any election business to legally come before the board. The agenda will be posted on the bulletin board at the election office by Friday, April 12. •

The 2024 McMinn County Rabies Clinic will be conducted from Monday, May 6 through Saturday, May 11. The cost of the rabies shot will be $12.00. The rabies vaccinations can be obtained from many local veterinary offices during their regular office hours. Please call them ahead of time for an appointment. For more information, contact Missy Wolford with the McMinn County Health Department at 745-7431 ext. 15.

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

NCAA Coach Won Championship but Lost Trust & This Week in Bad Celebrity Logic

Michael Cooper Inducted in Basketball Hall of Fame, Bethenny Frankel Says NYC Too Violent, MTG Says Eclipse & Earthquake Are God's Warning to Repent, What I'm Watching, Queen Sings "Bohemian Rhapsody"

open.substack.com/pub/kareem/p/ncaa-coach-won-championship-but-lost?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Coalition Calendar: April

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