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2022: Knox County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Knox County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 17.2%.

By Knox Times | Apr 19, 2025

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Knox County: Residents received $740.49 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.4% of income in Knox County, providing an average of $1,497 per capita to residents.

By Knox Times | Apr 13, 2025

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Rep. Burchett to host telephone town hall on legislative achievements

By Knox Times | Apr 7, 2025

U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett, representing Tennessee's 2nd District, is set to host a telephone town hall on April 14 at 6:30 p.m. The session will feature special guest Congressman Chip Roy from Texas' 21st District.

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Congressman Burchett supports bill to fund government through September

By Knox Times | Mar 12, 2025

U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett, representing Tennessee's 2nd District, has announced his support for a continuing resolution aimed at funding the federal government through September 30, 2025.

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Burchett introduces Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2025

By Knox Times | Mar 11, 2025

U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett introduced the Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2025 on March 11, 2025.

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Knox County ranks 88th highest in Tennessee for per capita government transfer income at $10,209 in 2022

By Knox Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Knox County received an average of $10,209 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it eighth lowest in Tennessee.

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Rep. Burchett introduces act allowing shooting down drones

By Knox Times | Mar 10, 2025

U.S. Representative Tim Burchett from Tennessee has introduced the Defense Against Drones Act (DADA) in Washington, D.C. The proposed legislation allows individuals to use a legally obtained shotgun to shoot down drones if they reasonably believe...

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Knox County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.6% of income in 2022

By Knox Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Knox County, providing an average of $1,002 per capita to residents.

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Burchett supports budget resolution aimed at savings and economic growth

By Knox Times | Feb 26, 2025

U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett of Tennessee's 2nd District has announced his support for H.Con.

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Burchett addresses media on new anti-terrorist funding legislation

By Knox Times | Feb 24, 2025

Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee is set to address the press on Tuesday regarding H.R. 260, known as the No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act.

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Burchett introduces bill authorizing action against cartels

By Knox Times | Feb 13, 2025

U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett from Tennessee has introduced the Cartel Marque and Reprisal Reauthorization Act of 2025.

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Congressman Burchett seeks Congressional Gold Medal for WWII hero Roddie Edmonds

By Knox Times | Feb 5, 2025

U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett from Tennessee has reintroduced the Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act, with Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida co-leading the initiative.

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Burchett reintroduces bill changing school grant distribution criteria

By Knox Times | Feb 3, 2025

U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett has reintroduced legislation aimed at altering the way school grants are distributed by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Burchett reintroduces SANE VA Act with bipartisan support

By Knox Times | Jan 24, 2025

U.S. Representative Tim Burchett, a Republican from Tennessee, has reintroduced the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner in VA Hospitals (SANE VA) Act.

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EDA awards $748,849 in grants for economic development projects in Knox County in 2023

By Knox Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $748,849 in grants for economic development projects in Knox County, Tennessee.

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Burchett introduces bill targeting financial aid to Taliban

By Knox Times | Jan 10, 2025

U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett has introduced the No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act, aiming to prevent financial support from reaching the Taliban.

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Burchett supports Mike Johnson's re-election as House Speaker

By Knox Times | Jan 5, 2025

U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett has expressed his support for Rep. Mike Johnson to continue as Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress.

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Burchett opposes FY2025 NDAA citing Pentagon's audit failures

By Knox Times | Dec 16, 2024

U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett from Tennessee's 2nd District has voted against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025.

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Burchett introduces bill for digital pilot certificate storage

By Knox Times | Dec 9, 2024

Last week, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett introduced a new bill known as the Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act.

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Burchett's stock disclosure act advances in House Oversight Committee

By Knox Times | Nov 20, 2024

U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett's bill, known as the "Timely Stock Disclosure Act," has successfully passed through the House Oversight Committee.