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Report: Tennessee has as many as 64,000 unfilled jobs | Tennessee

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – 2024-11-11 11:01:00

SUMMARY: Tennessee’s economy is growing, with employment increasing by 195,000 since March 2020 and an unemployment rate of 3.2%, lower than the national rate of 4.1%. However, the labor force participation rate has declined to 59.4%, significantly below the national average of 62.7%. Dr. Don Bruce from the University of Tennessee attributes this decline partly to the in-migration of retirees and educational pursuits. Despite a low unemployment rate, Tennessee faces 64,000 unfilled jobs due to geographic and skill mismatches. Per capita income in Tennessee is $62,229, still below the national average of $69,810 but closing the gap.

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Family of Israeli man shot to death in South Memphis claims he was targeted

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www.youtube.com – FOX13 Memphis – 2024-11-26 11:11:24

SUMMARY: Aiv Brook, a 21-year-old locksmith, was shot and killed in South Memphis while responding to a late-night job. His family believes he was lured into a trap and is seeking federal involvement, suspecting a targeted attack due to his Israeli heritage. Brook was shot four times, and his Israeli passport was reportedly taken. While Memphis Police state there’s no evidence of a hate crime, they are continuing their investigation. Ross Flick, executive director of Bayar Us, advocates for accountability and justice for Brook’s family, highlighting the tragic loss of a young life amidst rising concerns about violence.

A man was shot and killed in South Memphis while doing his job, and police say his killer is still on the loose. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/family-of-israeli-man-shot-to-death-in-south-memphis-claims-he-was-targeted/article_42024b46-a8db-11ef-9e19-2325d97e305f.html

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State Funding Board approves $6.8M in FastTrack grants | Tennessee

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – 2024-11-25 12:02:00

SUMMARY: The Tennessee State Funding Board approved $6.8 million in FastTrack incentive grants, with significant amounts allocated to TruGreen, Schneider Electric, and Denso Manufacturing. TruGreen received $2 million for relocating its headquarters to Franklin, creating 135 net jobs with an average wage of $72.39. Schneider Electric received $4 million to add 400 jobs and invest $85 million in Wilson County, offering jobs at $26.53 an hour. Denso was awarded $1.8 million for a $100 million expansion in Athens, expected to create 200 jobs at $31.39/hour. The FastTrack program currently has $165.7 million in uncommitted funds, with 73% already allocated.

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Driver’s license changes for new residents

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www.youtube.com – WKRN News 2 – 2024-11-25 07:05:49

SUMMARY: Tennessee is updating its driver’s license application requirements to improve safety and prevent duplicate licenses across states. Starting January 10, new or returning residents from nine states—California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Nevada, Oklahoma, Vermont, and West Virginia—must provide a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) issued within the last 30 days. This change addresses gaps in the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators’ state-to-state (S2S) verification system, which Tennessee joined in 2018. Some states, like Kentucky, have yet to implement S2S, causing potential licensing issues. The MVR requirement is temporary, as all states are expected to adopt S2S by 2025.

Driver’s license requirements are changing in Tennessee.

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