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Cocke County early voting
Tennessee senators last week examined the budgets of 16 agencies and departments of state government and approved a number of important bills. The budget hearings, which will continue through March 11th, are part of the process of reviewing how taxpayer dollars are spent to determine if the money is being used efficiently and effectively to meet the state's goals. They also provide lawmakers with an opportunity to talk with state officials about a wide variety of important state issues. State Senator Steve Southerland (R-Morristown) says the integrity of Tennessee elections remains a top priority of the state's election officials. Voter security and the integrity of Tennessee's election process continues to be a high priority according to Secretary of State Tre Hargett who presented his department's budget to Committee. Hargett, whose office oversees elections, told lawmakers they are focusing on both cybersecurity and physical security, taking numerous steps to ensure fair and accurate elections. This includes conducting tabletop exercises on both the state and local level, issuing $25,000 in election security grants to counties in the state, and conducting training to prepare local election officials for potential ransomware attacks or other cyber threats. A committee approved legislation allowing rural health clinics to employ a physician. The move will help recruit doctors to work in Tennessee's rural health clinics and in economically distressed communities. The Senate Judiciary Committee approved legislation to clarify and strengthen the Safe at Home Program. The law implemented a program to help victims of domestic abuse, stalking, human trafficking, or any sexual offenses by protecting the confidentiality of their address. Approximately 124 participants are participating in the new program from 30 different Tennessee counties. More information about the Safe at Home program can be found at sos.tn.gov/safeathome.
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