Chattagov: Tuesday morning chatter

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

With a county general election and state and congressional primaries two days away, campaign coverage dominates this morning's government news. Here's the latest from the Times Free Press team:

1. Scott DesJarlais not taking opponent lightly

2. Republicans dominate early voting in Tennessee's 3rd District

3. Federal lawsuit against Hamilton County Commission's prayers amended a second time

4. Hamilton County Schools show modest improvement

5. Senate candidate Greg Vital's campaign faces voting complaint

In case you missed it: Early voting up 58 percent in Tennessee