WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * Georgia Republicans are Putting Themselves on the Path to Income Tax Elimination By Donald Webster III In 2026, Georgia Republicans may just be the next state to put themselves on the path to income tax elimination. Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R), a Taxpayer Protection Pledge signer, has made eliminating the state's income tax a centerpiece of his gubernatorial campaign. Last year, Jones created a sp more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 26 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Carbon monoxide risks increase during frigid temps; safety tips for home and on the road * Carbon monoxide is present in the air we all breathe, but when unsafe levels of the gas build up in the body, it can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. The emergency department at Monroe Carell Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt has seen an uptick in cases since temperatures have dipped to un more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Announces National Institute on Aging Alzheimer Research Grant to St. Jude * WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will receive a $758,781 grant from the National Instiute on Aging for research on novel pro-drug imaging agents to detect neuroinflammation in Alzheimers Disease under the direction of Dr. Kiel D. Neuman more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 26 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Consumer Alert: Protect Yourself During Tennessee's Winter Storm * Severe winter storms have recently impacted communities across Tennessee, leaving many residents facing urgent recovery challenges. The Tennessee Attorney General's Office urges all consumers to stay vigilant and informed as you navigate insurance claims, home repairs, vehicle purchases, and financial obligations. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Investigation into International "ATM Jackpotting" Scheme and Tren de Aragua results in Additional Indictment and 87 Total Charged Defendants A federal grand jury in the District of Nebraska returned an additional indictment charging 31 individuals for their roles in a large conspiracy to deploy malware and steal millions of dollars from ATMs in the United States, a crime commonly referred to as "AT more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Jan. 26 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Manganese Helps Reduce Agricultural Nitrogen Pollution in Air, Water * Nitrogen pollution is a serious concern for the agriculture industry. Agricultural fertilizers contain nitrogen, an essential nutrient for plant health. However, these fertilizers also produce nitrogen runoff which occurs when excess nitrogen seeps into the surrounding environment, like waterways. This causes toxic algal bloom more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, issued the following news: * * * Subcommittee Chairman Ogles Requests Testimony from LinkedIn, Amazon, Palo Alto Networks on North Korea's Cyber Infiltration of US Companies, Networks Today, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Chairman Andy Ogles (R-TN) sent letters to LinkedIn, Amazon Web Services, and Palo Alto Netw more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Sunrise Movement issued the following news release: * * * Sunrise Announces Endorsement of Justin J. Pearson in TN-09 Memphis, Tennessee -- Today, Sunrise Movement announced its endorsement of Justin J. Pearson in Tennessee's 9th Congressional District. The endorsement is part of Sunrise's most ambitious primary program ever and brings the total to seven endorsements this cycle. "Justin's leadership is rooted in movement organizing and accountability to the people, more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Jan. 27 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Top Research Stories of 2025: UT Health Science Center's Year of Impact By Lee Ferguson In 2025, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center didn't just advance science, it reshaped what's possible for research, health care, and collaboration across Tennessee and beyond. From achieving the highest national research designation to leading statewide initiatives and driving br more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 27 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Jan. 24, 2026: * * * Trump Administration Grants Tennessee's Emergency Declaration to Support Winter Weather Response Today, Governor Bill Lee announced that President Donald J. Trump has granted an Emergency Declaration to support Tennessee's ongoing response to the winter weather event that is impacting all 95 counties across the state. The request was submitted to the White House and the Federal Emerg more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Blackburn Joins Sunday Morning Futures to Discuss Arctic Frost, Democrats' Obstruction, and Severe Weather Impacting Tennessee * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today on Sunday Morning Futures, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) joined Maria Bartiromo to discuss Republicans' efforts to hold Jack Smith and others accountable for weaponizing the federal government against conservatives, Democrats more PR