June 2010

Press Release from Bill Haslam for Governor; June 30, 2010:

Jim Rout Touts Haslam’s Executive Experience as “Ideal” to be Governor

MEMPHIS – Former Shelby County Mayor Jim Rout joins Republican gubernatorial candidate…

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The governor said the legislation, which requires local law enforcement officials to verify the citizenship status of people they arrest, is not unreasonable and merely reinforces guidelines already in place in larger Tennessee cities.

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The fifth edition of the Tennessee Center for Policy Research’s “Pork Report” is out. State and local politicians misspent a total of more than $260 million over the past year, says the fiscally conservative-minded think tank.

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Press Release from Ron Ramsey for Governor; June 24, 2010:

(Springfield, VA)—Gun Owners of America Political Victory Fund today announced the endorsement of Ron Ramsey for Governor of Tennessee.

Ramsey, the current…

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Press Release from Bill Haslam for Governor;  June 29, 2010:

Tea Party Leaders and Limited Government Advocates Across State Support the Mayor

KNOXVILLE –Republican gubernatorial candidate and Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam today…

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Press Release from Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey, R-Blountville; June 30, 2010:

(Nashville) – Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey (R-Blountville) today received the Patriotic Employer Award from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve…

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Tennessee teacher evaluation committee members overhauling educators’ yearly job evaluations say they are unsure whether to endorse high-priced reforms because the state won a $500 million federal Race to the Top grant.

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A clearer majority victory in 2010 would presumably make things smoother for Republicans in the General Assembly. But state Democrats are waging a fierce battle not to allow GOP control of the House. Control of the Senate is expected to remain in the hands of Republicans.

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Minnesota’s governor, a presumptive 2012 Republican presidential hopeful, assures the Tennessee party faithful that “constitutional conservatives” who credibly articulate a vision of fiscal restraint will win the day in state and congressional elections this November.

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Statement from Gov. Phil Bredesen; June 25, 2010:

“I’m very happy about the fact that Tennessee, one more time, passed a sensible, realistic budget during very difficult economic times. In the end, there…

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Press Release from the State of Tennessee, June 25, 2010:

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen today announced Tennessee has requested and received a 30-day extension of deadlines for FEMA assistance programs that will assist…

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Statement from the Tennessee Democratic Party, June 23, 2010

Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester said the Republican Party’s three gubernatorial candidates are flawed and they realize that Gov. Phil Bredesen’s recent endorsement…

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