Monday, May 21st 2012 • 12:13pm

Government > Local & State

Morning Brief: Haslam signs budget, Council examines $500,000 gang task force request

Your morning roundup of important local, state and national political news headlines for May 16, 2012.

3rd District candidates to present platforms

Both Republican and Democratic candidates for Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District have been scheduled to deliver remarks and present their platforms at Thursday's meeting of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce's North Hamilton County Council.

Morning Brief: Mayfield praises opponent's record, Haslam signs bill on synthetic drugs

Your morning roundup of important local, state and national political news headlines for May 15, 2012.

Controversy aside, Scottie Mayfield "upbeat" about 3rd District campaign

It's been three months since Scottie Mayfield announced his intent to seek the 3rd Congressional District seat, and with less than three months till election day, the well-known, well-financed, 61-year-old regional dairy mogul has already experienced the slings and arrows of political life.

Morning Brief: Haslam signs "gateway sexual activity" bill, some 3rd District candidates have spotty voting records

Your morning roundup of important local, state and national political news headlines for May 14, 2012.

Sen. Richard Lugar defeat could place Sen. Bob Corker into Senate leadership position

Tuesday's primary defeat of Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., potentially has big ramifications for Sen. Bob Corker.