The vote on the override measure was 61-30. There was no discussion on the bill, which was taken after 9 p.m. and subsequent to a full day’s worth of floor action.
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“This has been a productive week. I’m pleased that a budget was passed today and appreciate that the members of the General Assembly were able…
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The House passed the $28 billion compromise budget 94-0 Friday after the Senate voted 30-3 late Thursday night. The agreement followed an admonishment on Wednesday by the governor to get beyond differences among lawmakers and finish the process.
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NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen today requested a Secretarial designation of natural disaster for agriculture for eight additional counties in middle and…
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Spending plan restores funding to combat infant mortality, provides tax relief for storm victims
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Senate Democrats put Tennesseans first in…
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A soon-to-be-released study committee report has concluded that infant death rates in Tennessee are in fact still increasing, according to Rep. Debra Maggart.
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Governor, Commissioner to Meet with Volkswagen, Potential Suppliers, Clean Energy Experts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Governor Phil Bredesen and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber…
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