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Martin School of the Arts’ season features activism, artistry, cross-continental cultural collaborations

As issues and presidential aspirations take the forefront in the U.S., fall season events from the Mary B. Martin School of the Arts at East Tennessee State University will feature social and political activism and activists in visual and performing arts and film, as well as a spectrum of music, a panacea in times of unrest.

Aug 30, 2019 at 5:08 PM
From left: Connor McClelland, Austin Cable, Dennis Prater, Kenzie Boughner, Carson Morgan and Kieran Russell-Berry stand with one of their signs on the steps of Burgin Dossett Hall ahead of a special meeting for the ETSU Board of Trustees. Photo: Jonathan Roberts/Johnson City Press
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local people

ETSU activist sees campus campaign as part of broader fight

Over the past year, East Tennessee State University student activists like Connor McClelland have been integral in intensifying a campus-wide campaign to raise adjunct professors’ salaries.

Updated Aug 20, 2019 at 5:21 PM
Congressman Roe and Mayor Brock stand together at the 2014 Turkey Trot race. Both recently said they believe something needs to be done to stop mass shootings.
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Government

'It could be us next:' Johnson City mayor and congressman talk reform in wake of massacres

In the wake of last weekend’s mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas, U.S. Rep. Phil Roe, R-Johnson City, voiced his support for background checks for gun ownership.

Aug 8, 2019 at 7:00 PM
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Carter County Democratic Party

Carter County Democrats to hold monthly meeting Saturday

The Carter County Democratic Party will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Franklin Conference Room at the Elizabethton Star, 300 N. Sycamore St. 

Updated Aug 6, 2019 at 9:24 PM
East Tennessee State University students, staff and faculty gathered at Borchuck Plaza on April 10 urging campus leadership to institute pay raises for adjunct professors.
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'A good start:' ETSU College of Arts and Sciences raises adjunct pay

After rising pressure from students and faculty, East Tennessee State University’s College of Arts and Sciences is raising adjunct professor wages by $100 for anyone making below $800 per credit hour.

Jul 25, 2019 at 9:00 PM
U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee
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health care

Sen. Alexander optimistic about bipartisan efforts to lower drug costs

U.S. Senate Health Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, said Wednesday that “instead of remaining stuck in a perpetual partisan argument over Obamacare and health insurance,” legislators are now working across party lines to lower out-of-pocket health care costs.

Jul 13, 2019 at 12:42 AM
U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander and U.S. Rep. Phil Roe. (Photos Contributed)
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health care

Congress advances legislation against surprise medical billing

The Lower Health Care Costs Act made it through the Senate health committee Wednesday after being approved by a vote of 20-3.

Updated Jun 27, 2019 at 11:37 PM
Spencer Ammen, an Abingdon native and Johnson City resident, was recently selected to serve as the student trustee on the University of Tennessee System Board of Trustees.
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education

UT Board of Trustees chooses student member from Johnson City

“The biggest issue facing UT, and many other universities, is the level of political divide among its students.” 

Jun 23, 2019 at 8:03 PM
On Wednesday, Senate health committee chairman Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee (pictured) and Ranking Member Patty Murray introduced the Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019, which aims “to deliver better health care at a lower cost.”
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health care

Sen Alexander says legislation will reduce health care costs

While the two major parties in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives often battle over health care, some Democratic and Republican legislators have recently been working together to tame health care costs and surprise medical billing.

Updated Jun 20, 2019 at 7:27 PM
State Rep. Micah Van Huss with state Sen. Rutsty Crowe.
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Medicaid Expansion

New report says states lacking Medicaid expansion lag behind in infant and maternal health

A report last month from the Georgetown University Health Policy Insitute Center for Children and Families found Tennessee has a higher uninsured rate for women of child-bearing age compared to states with expanded Medicaid.

Jun 9, 2019 at 8:18 PM
Washington County Director of Schools Bill Flanary said "every taxpayer will have to foot the bill" for Lee's ESA plan.
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education

Lawmakers split on voucher bill; local officials oppose both versions

Local opposition to Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher proposal remains as members of the state House and Senate work toward a compromise on two different versions of the legislation.

Apr 30, 2019 at 10:00 PM
Rosa Parks is seated at the end of the table at the right at a Highlander Center workshop in 1955.
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history

A brief history of the Highlander Center

A March 29 fire destroyed a building at the historic Highlander Education and Research Center in New Market in an apparent attack by white nationalists. 

Apr 22, 2019 at 1:23 PM
Gov. Bill Lee
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education

Local public school leaders criticize governor's voucher legislation

The legislation was approved last week by the Senate Education Committee and House Finance Subcommittee.

Apr 17, 2019 at 11:27 PM
East Tennessee State University students, staff and faculty gathered at Borchuck Plaza Wednesday urging campus leadership to institute pay raises for adjunct professors.
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ETSU

ETSU faculty and staff rally for adjunct pay raises

East Tennessee State University students, staff and faculty gathered at Borchuck Plaza Wednesday urging campus leadership to institute pay raises for adjunct professors.

Apr 10, 2019 at 7:24 PM
Campus organizers will be holding a rally on April 10 from 3-4 p.m. in ETSU's Borchuck Plaza to raise awareness for the need to raise adjunct pay rates.
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ETSU

ETSU adjuncts demand pay raises, schedule rally set for April 10

Many adjunct professors at East Tennessee State University have to work other part-time jobs to make ends meet.

Apr 7, 2019 at 8:27 PM
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