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From the AP:

A bill to legalize and regulate “mixed martial arts” competitions in Tennessee is headed for a full Senate vote.

I asked for a receipt Super Tuesday. I told the election worker that if I could get one from McDonalds, why couldn’t I have one for my vote?

I didn’t get one.

Well, today is the day to talk about this in Nashville.

Ken Whitehouse explores why a bill which could bring the lucrative professional sport of mixed martial arts to Tennessee is being held up:

From the City of Knoxville:

What: Unveiling of a historical marker honoring award-winning writer and Knoxville native, Nikki Giovanni. A reception will follow at the Beck Cultural Exchange Center.

When: 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 29

Where: Hall of Fame Drive across the street from the Cal Johnson Recreation Center

A bill which has passed a Senate committee would allow candidates for office to buy food for poll workers on election day:

The bill would allow anyone bringing food or drinks to poll workers to enter the premises to make a delivery so long as they are not wearing any “political apparel.”

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