AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSupreme Court & Executions: Christa Pike’s lawyers asked the Tennessee Supreme Court to halt her Sept. 30 lethal-injection execution, arguing the state can’t carry out a protocol that meets constitutional standards and citing her medical conditions. Public Safety: An inmate who escaped Lake County Jail, Ryan Benson, is back in custody after being captured, with officials warning residents not to approach him. State Government & Courts: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti filed an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court arguing Colorado can’t use its tort law to force nationwide energy policy changes. Health & Policy: A Cigna/Express Scripts lawsuit seeks to block a Tennessee law restricting prescription access for hundreds of thousands of residents. Economy: Tennessee reported May tax revenues of $1.9 billion, topping budget estimates by $227.2 million. Local Governance: Lincoln County commissioners received a possible land use plan tied to a comprehensive growth plan aimed at managing Nashville/Huntsville spillover. Corrections & Justice: DeKalb County and TBI arrests followed a narcotics investigation, leading to charges tied to illegal drug sales. Infrastructure: TDOT scheduled concrete repairs on I-24 East with weekend lane closures and weather-dependent timing.
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