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Hawkins County: Medicare made up 8.1% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 8.1% of income in Hawkins County, providing an average of $3,333 per capita to residents.

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

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Hancock County: Residents received $20.98 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 9.6% of income in Hancock County, providing an average of $3,065 per capita to residents.

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

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Legislators urge end to CDC, NIH gun control spending, addressing HHS Secretary

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 11, 2025

Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) and 14 other congressional representatives have appealed to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to halt the expenditure of CDC and NIH resources on gun control.

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GOP urges RFK Jr to reverse gun control policy and ensure Second Amendment protection

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 11, 2025

A group of House Republicans is urging Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to eliminate any remaining gun control efforts within his department.

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Congresswoman Harshbarger aids family in adoption-related visa case

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 10, 2025

Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger released a statement recounting a challenging visa process faced by a Greene County family.

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Bipartisan bill targets ticket scalping in online marketplace

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

On April 8, Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at curbing ticket scalping.

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Family navigates visa obstacles to adopt daughter from Kyrgyzstan

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

Gary and Christie Foulks embarked on their journey to adoption in April 2023, instantly finding a connection with their daughter, Nora.

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House introduces new bill to combat online ticket scalping

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

Companion legislation is set to be introduced in the House to enhance measures against ticket scalpers using advanced software.

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Johnson County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.1% in 2022

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.1% of income in Johnson County, providing an average of $1,960 per capita to residents.

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Hawkins County: Medicaid made up 5.3% of total income in 2022

By Kingsport Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.3% of income in Hawkins County, providing an average of $2,167 per capita to residents.

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Residents of Sullivan County received $13,561 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 31st in Tennessee

By Kingsport Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Sullivan County received an average of $13,561 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 31st highest in Tennessee.

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Sullivan County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 3.5% of income in 2022

By Kingsport Reporter | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.5% of income in Sullivan County, providing an average of $1,788 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Hawkins County ranks 27th among Tennessee counties for government transfer income per capita at $13,825

By Kingsport Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Hawkins County received an average of $13,825 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 27th highest in Tennessee.

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Hancock County: Residents received $15.32 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Kingsport Reporter | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 7% of income in Hancock County, providing an average of $2,238 per capita to residents.

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Hancock County residents received $13,869 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 26th in Tennessee

By Kingsport Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Hancock County received an average of $13,869 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 26th highest in Tennessee.

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Johnson County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 4.1% in 2022

By Kingsport Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.1% of income in Johnson County, providing an average of $1,565 per capita to residents.

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Hawkins County: Income Maintenance made up 3.5% of total income in 2022

By Kingsport Reporter | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.5% of income in Hawkins County, providing an average of $1,427 per capita to residents.

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Johnson County ranks 18th highest in Tennessee for per capita government transfer income at $14,596 in 2022

By Kingsport Reporter | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Johnson County received an average of $14,596 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 18th highest in Tennessee.

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Rep. Harshbarger optimistic after President Trump's joint address to Congress

By Kingsport Reporter | Mar 6, 2025

Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger attended President Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday.

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Trump addresses Congress on economy and women's sports issues

By Kingsport Reporter | Mar 5, 2025

President Donald Trump delivered a joint address to Congress on Tuesday night, where he discussed his administration's accomplishments and outlined plans for economic recovery.