September 22, 2023
National News
Hard-right Republicans push dangerously closer to a disruptive federal shutdown
With the collapse of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s latest plan to avert a federal shutdown, lawmakers have left town with no endgame in sight.
apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-mccarthy-house-republicans-spending-cuts-deff84c0e2ff7d3bd076b8c38e14cca4
Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox and News Corp. chairman | CNN Business
Rupert Murdoch announced Thursday that he will step down as chairman of Fox Corporation and News Corp.
www.cnn.com/2023/09/21/media/rupert-murdoch-steps-down-fox
State News:
Food City agrees to $44.5 million settlement with Tennessee over opioid role – Tennessee Lookout
Food City, a grocery with stores in Tennessee, agreed to a $44.5 million settlement over the role its pharmacies played in the opioid crisis.
tennesseelookout.com/briefs/food-city-agrees-to-44-5-million-settlement-with-tennessee-over-opioid-role
Local News:
A Tennessee city council votes to allow members to carry concealed guns during meetings
A Tennessee city council approved a motion this week allowing its members to begin carrying concealed firearms during council meetings.
www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2023/09/21/athens-tennessee-council-members-to-carry-guns-during-meetings/70915004007
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