TN Press Release Center

This is a compilation of Tennessee news and political stories assembled daily by staffers in Gov. Bill Haslam’s office.

Haslam: Patronage Threat Doesn’t Match Realities (Memphis Daily News)

Political patronage is not the threat…

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Press Release from the ACLU; Feb. 6, 2012:

On Wednesday, February 8, the House General Subcommittee of Education will discuss a bill that attempts to perpetuate the endorsement of religion by public schools. The…

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Press Release from Charles Williamson; Feb. 6, 2012:

Charles Williamson today announced his candidacy for the Tennessee House of Representatives in District 50.

Williamson, a longtime resident of Northern Davidson County, is a registered professional…

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Press release from Sen. Ken Yager; Feb. 6, 2012:

NASHVILLE, TN, February 6, 2012 — The Tennessee State Senate gave final approval on Monday night to legislation sponsored by Senator Ken Yager (R-Harriman) which…

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Newsletter from Tennesseans for Citizen Action; Feb. 6, 2012:

TENNESSEANS ARE NOT IMMUNE

For some reason, many Tennesseans believe we live in a state where life is good, we are rewarded for hard work…

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Press release from the State Comptroller; Feb. 6, 2012:

Former Collinwood City Recorder Sherry Gallien used her position to take public funds and destroyed payment records to conceal her actions, according to report released…

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This is a compilation of Tennessee news and political stories assembled daily by staffers in Gov. Bill Haslam’s office.

Haslam seeks merger of 6 environmental panels (Associated Press/Schelzig)

Gov. Bill Haslam’s first effort to…

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This is a compilation of Tennessee news and political stories assembled daily by staffers in Gov. Bill Haslam’s office.

Haslam calls for efficiency (Tennessean)

Tennessee’s economic prospects have improved, but its government needs to…

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Press Release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Feb. 3, 2012:

Chattanooga, Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation yesterday arrested two individuals who have been under investigation by TBI at the…

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This is a compilation of Tennessee news and political stories assembled daily by staffers in Gov. Bill Haslam’s office. 

Gov. Haslam Pushes Cutting Grocery and Estate Taxes (WREG-TV Memphis)

Governor Bill Haslam says cutting…

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Statement from Senate Democratic Caucus; Feb. 3; 2012: 

“For nearly three decades, the Tennessee General Assembly has been honored to include the service of State Senators Joe Haynes and Roy Herron. They have been…

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Newsletter from Sen. Jim Tracy; Feb. 3, 2012:

The State of our State

Monday evening I had a wonderful opportunity to sit in the Joint Session and hear Governor Haslam share his vision for…

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