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The HIV Funding Boogeyman

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Whatever happened to the HIV funding boogeyman? Nashville’s money held steady, and now Metro is helping fund needle exchanges

  • Davidson County to count about 600 TN-4 provisional ballots next Monday that could settle Broderick's 285-vote lead over DesJarlais.
  • MNPS reading plan keeps 2038 goal of 70% third-grade proficiency after district hit 35.5% and missed its own target.

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Tennessee election results

As of Thu, Nov 5, 6:47pm

Every race

Governor

  • Marsha Blackburn (R) · U.S. senatorProjected winner45.5% · 955,298
  • Jerri Green (D) · Memphis City Council43.0% · 902,615

U.S. Senate

  • Bill Hagerty (R) · incumbentProjected winner55.1% · 1,138,457
  • Marquita Bradshaw (D)42.9% · 886,974

Davidson County, governor

  • Jerri Green (D)71.6% · 160,749
  • Marsha Blackburn (R)21.6% · 48,546

State House: 30 D, 69 R (was 24 D, 75 R after 2024)

  • Democrat
  • Republican
  • Outlined: flipped to D

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Up to $544.7 million in general obligation bonds for capital projects

The night's closest vote · 7 min on the floor · Metro Council, Nov 5

This resolution kicks off the process for Nashville to borrow up to $544,720,000 through general obligation bonds to fund the Mayor's proposed capital spending plan. About $418 million would go toward general government projects and roughly $107 million to Metro Nashville Public Schools, covering things like road and infrastructure improvements, parks, fire and law enforcement facilities, school buildings, and a new Juvenile Justice Center. It also allows the city to tap its short-term commercial paper program to start construction before the long-term bonds are formally issued and sold.

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  3. Jagged Little PillElection recap. TN's first female governor.
  4. Capital Plan, My BoyCouncil takes on CSP. Blackburn taps McWhorter for transition & promises “DOGE”-style cuts.
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  2. Lines & DeadlinesSexton: Metro must redistrict for 2027. Sen. Johnson set to become new TN Lt. Gov.
  3. The HIV Funding BoogeymanThe HIV funding boogeyman. TN-4 race could hinge on provisional ballots.

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