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A week after Helene, Tennessee officials say some remain missing | Tennessee

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – 2024-10-04 13:34:00

SUMMARY: Following Hurricane Helene’s devastation in eastern Tennessee, officials are tracking 27 active leads from over 500 missing persons reports, according to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. However, this number does not reflect the total of unaccounted individuals. Impact Plastics’ CEO denied claims that actions taken by the company contributed to employee fatalities, asserting that employees were allowed to leave before the storm worsened. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Tennessee OSHA are conducting inquiries. Meanwhile, Bristol Motor Speedway has been designated as a disaster relief center, while state officials report significant rainfall and the destruction of five bridges.

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Lawsuit challenges Tennessee animal chiropractor regulation | Tennessee

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – 2024-11-13 16:27:00

SUMMARY: Dr. Laura Colman, a chiropractor from Clarksville, Tennessee, is challenging a law that requires veterinarians to practice animal chiropractic. Despite having a doctorate in chiropractic and a certificate in animal chiropractic, Colman is prohibited from offering animal chiropractic services because she is not a licensed veterinarian. The lawsuit, filed by the Beacon Center, argues that the regulations are arbitrary, unnecessary, and overly burdensome, as veterinary schools don’t teach animal chiropractic. The Beacon Center seeks to have the regulation overturned and declared unconstitutional, stating that the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners lacks authority to regulate this practice.

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Lawsuit challenges race requirements on Tennessee’s boards | Tennessee

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – 2024-11-12 13:46:00

SUMMARY: The Pacific Legal Foundation and Do No Harm are suing Tennessee over racial quotas for appointments to state boards and commissions, arguing they violate the 14th Amendment. The lawsuit targets the Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Chiropractic Examiners, claiming that requiring the governor to appoint members based on race undermines individual merit. The groups also challenge similar racial requirements for the Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners. The lawsuit highlights concerns about patient safety and the importance of appointing qualified individuals, regardless of race. Tennessee is one of 14 states that use race or sex in board appointments.

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Blue-collar Titans fans getting priced out of seats at new Nissan Stadium | Tennessee

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Jon Styf | The Center Square – 2024-11-12 10:00:00

SUMMARY: Frank Stiner and his cousin were excited to expand their ticket holdings for the new $2.2 billion Nissan Stadium but faced shocking price increases, as their $750 PSLs skyrocketed to $10,000 each. After expressing concerns, they were dismissed by Titans representatives. Stiner noted that many loyal, blue-collar fans couldn’t afford such prices. The Titans plan to sell PSLs in over 30 tiers, with more than 40% priced below $3,500, but critics argue that true fans are being pushed out. Tennessee Rep. Larry Miller is working on a bill to limit PSL price increases, though it faced resistance from the Titans.

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