SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump confirmed plans to declare a national emergency and use the military for mass deportations. A local immigrants’ rights group, the Tennessee Immigration and Refugee Rights Coalition (TURC), is preparing by educating families about their rights and organizing resistance. Trump has proposed the largest deportation program in U.S. history, potentially costing $315 billion to deport 13.3 million individuals. While the details are unclear, TURC expresses concern over the harmful rhetoric and dehumanizing impact on immigrant communities. Trump plans to finalize his strategy at Mar-a-Lago this week.

President-elect Donald Trump confirmed Monday he’s preparing to declare a national emergency and use the military for his mass deportation program.

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SUMMARY: In October, Tennessee’s tax revenues exceeded last year’s figures by $22.6 million but fell short of predictions, with year-to-date collections 1.4% or $72.4 million above budget. Commissioner Jim Bryson highlighted the need to monitor revenue and spending trends closely. While sales tax revenues slightly missed estimates, corporate taxes also fell short; however, fuel, realty recordation, and transfer taxes outperformed expectations. Fuel taxes exceeded projections by $1.3 million. Changes to franchise tax calculations contributed to a revenue decrease this fiscal year. The State Funding Board will meet on November 25 to discuss forecasts for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

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SUMMARY: A cold front bringing strong to severe thunderstorms across the central plains is expected to move through the country this week. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a level 1 and 2 risk for Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana, but the severe weather will likely avoid the viewing area. Rain showers will begin tomorrow and continue through Thursday. High pressure will settle over the central plains, bringing quiet weather into the weekend. Temperatures will range from the 40s and 50s in the Pacific Northwest to the 60s and 70s in the central plains, with the Gulf Coast staying in the 70s and 80s.

The national weather report on Monday, Nov. 18.

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