New TNJ alert: A pricey plan to revive the old Legislative Plaza, a new deputy governor, and an interview with Ortagus

_ Planned overhaul of old legislative complex costlier than new one, state to ‘dispose’ of controversial office tower.

_ Legislative roundup: Campbell approved for Supreme Court, standardized test requirement punted in Senate.

_ The outsider’s insider: Butch Eley named top Lee deputy.

_ Congressional races: An interview with Morgan Ortagus after she jumps into the 5th District race with Trump’s endorsement in hand.

Also: David Lillard doubles down on fossil fuel investments, a “mysterious man” walks along the Smokies, battle lines are forming in the Hamilton County mayor’s race, and a very large check arrives in an unmarked envelope.

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