Sunday, May 26, 2013 · 5:27 a.m.

Government

City Council committee to consider changes to municipal elections

Chattanooga City Council members could soon be considering shifting the date for municipal elections once more. ...

DesJarlais to participate in IRS hearing

Rep. Scott DesJarlais will participate in another high-profile congressional hearing Wednesday, as witnesses from the IRS will testify before the House Committee on Government and Oversight Reform regarding revelations that the tax agency targeted right-leaning groups. ...

Haslam announces new DCS, DIDD commissioners

Gov. Bill Haslam announced Tuesday that Jim Henry, an interim commissioner for the Department of Children's Services, will continue in his role as the state agency's head. ...

Council members approve budget extension

With no discussion, Chattanooga City Council members unanimously granted Mayor Andy Berke an extra three months to submit his first city budget. ...

Chip Saltsman joins Joe Carr congressional campaign

State Rep. Joe Carr announced Tuesday that Chip Saltsman, a political operative and former campaign manager for Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, will join his 4th District congressional campaign. ...

Chattanooga Tea Party protests outside IRS

Brandishing flags and handmade signs, Chattanooga Tea Party members gathered Tuesday under the noonday sun in front of local offices for the Internal Revenue Service. ...
Reader's Recap
Daily news delivered directly to your inbox.   sign up