The president wants the utility’s board to limit executive pay, but federal law requires salaries that are competitive with generous private-sector employers.
Who is John Rose?
The Republican congressman is fighting a lack of name recognition in his quest to beat U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn in the GOP primary for governor in 2026.
Housing Funds at Risk
The president’s budget proposal for HUD would gut local affordable housing and homelessness programs.
Power Poll: Trump Policies Hit Home
A majority of Knoxville Power Poll respondents have a gloomy outlook on how the administration’s economic policies would affect local businesses and institutions.
Familiar Patterns
The presidential map in Knox County found Republicans winning back a few areas from Democrats and a strengthening in conservative turnout.
Power Poll: Hurricane Helene Response
Knoxville members give FEMA high marks for its disaster recovery efforts and say misinformation has hampered the mission.
Power Poll: Flipping Predictions
Respondents to this month’s survey foresee a victory for Kamala Harris over Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
Power Poll: Vols and Votes
A majority of survey respondents like Harris’ chances in the presidential election and predict good things for UT’s football future.
Power Poll: Campaign Upheaval
Predicting a Trump triumph at this point, a majority of respondents prefer Biden but would like to see him drop out of the presidential race.
Local Leaders Respond to Trump Shooting
Expressions of concern and calls for calm from across the political spectrum — but also some political attacks.