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October 18 to 22 is Charity Fraud Awareness Week, and Secretary of State Tre Hargett is reminding Tennesseans of resources available from his office to help avoid scams. “Tennesseans are incredibly generous and want to support each other and the causes we believe in through charitable giving,” said Secretary Hargett. “Unfortunately, there are people that will take advantage of that spirit of giving. That’s why it’s important to make sure you are giving to a legitim ...

There’s a new law in Tennessee to lower all charitable fees for the upcoming fiscal year. In an effort to ensure charitable donations can better support Tennessee’s charitable organizations, Secretary of State Tre Hargett worked with state Sen. Ken Yager, R-Kingston, and state Rep. John Holsclaw, R-Elizabethton, to reduce all state fees charged pursuant to the Charitable Solicitations and Gaming Act. Those charges will be reduced for the new fiscal year, which begins on July 1. Gov. Bill Lee signed the bill into law on April 30. “We know Tennesseans donate to non-profit organiz...