Elections

TBI: Two Men Charged with Bribing Voters in Tellico Plains

by TN Press Release Center on February 4, 2012

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…

Tagged as: bribery, Chuck Hunt, monroe county, Norman Nichols, TBI, Tellico Plains, Tennessee Bureau, voter fraud

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Diverse Views Among Lawmakers on Judicial Selection

by Steven Hale on February 1, 2012

Tennessee lawmakers are split, though not cleanly on partisan lines, on a plan to validate the state’s method of appointing judges. Gov. Bill Haslam and others want a referendum in 2014.

Tagged as: bill dunn, Craig Fitzhugh, Gov. Bill Haslam, House Democratic Leader Craig Fitzhugh, Mike Turner, Ophelia Ford, Ron Ramsey, tennessee constitution, unconstitutional

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New Legislative, Congressional Districts Explorable In Google Maps

by TN Press Release Center on January 27, 2012

Press Release from Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey; Jan. 27, 2012: 

Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey today announced the online release of Tennessee’s new state Senate district maps with “street-level” detail. The release is an unprecedented…

Tagged as: election, Map, Redistricting, Ron Ramsey

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Ethics Chief Wants Online-Only Courses For Lawmakers

by Andrea Zelinski on January 27, 2012

The state’s chief ethics guru wants lawmakers to complete required ethics trainings online instead of listening to him lecture yearly about rules on accepting gifts and reporting donations.

Drew Rawlins says the move would give…

Tagged as: Drew Rawlins, ethics, legislture, Mike Turner, Tennessee Ethics Commission

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Herron Stepping Down in November

by TN Press Release Center on January 26, 2012

Press Release from the Sen. Roy Herron, D-Dresden; Jan. 26, 2012: 

Dresden—Senator Roy Herron (D-Dresden) today announced plans not to run for office in 2012, but instead to lead the Ned McWherter Center for…

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Plan to Constitutionally Formalize TN’s Judicial Selection Practice Met with Early Skepticism

by Editorial Staff on January 26, 2012

Even though the current system has been ruled constitutional, many lawmakers have trouble getting over the nagging feeling that it really doesn’t gel with Tennessee’s governing document. And they doubt voters approve either.

Tagged as: Beth Harwell, Bill Haslam, Court of Appeals, Glen Casada, Judges, Mike Bell, Ron Ramsey, Supreme Court, tennessee plan, Vance Dennis

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Governor, Speakers Announce Constitutional Authorization Effort for TN’s Existing Judicial Selection Process

by TN Press Release Center on January 25, 2012

Press release from Gov. Bill Haslam; Jan. 25, 2012:

Recommending constitutional amendment and extension of Judicial Nominating Commission

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Lt.Gov. Ron Ramsey (R-Blountville) and House Speaker Beth Harwell (R-Nashville)…

Tagged as: Beth Harwell, Bill Haslam, Judicial Nominating Commission, Ron Ramsey

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GOP Leaders Look to Limit Judicial Selection Debate

by Andrea Zelinski on January 23, 2012

Gov. Bill Haslam, Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey and Speaker Beth Harwell have all said they are opposed to the popular election of judges and they now appear to be leaning toward amending the constitution to cement the current practice.

Tagged as: Beth Harwell, Bill Haslam, Judicials Selection, Mae Beavers, Mike Bell, Ron Ramsey

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Ramsey In ‘Grieving Period’ Following Perry Announcement

by Alex Harris on January 19, 2012

 Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey expressed disappointment following news that Texas Gov. Rick Perry will not continue his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.

“Obviously the Gingrich people have called me, and the Romney

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Tagged as: republican primary, Rick Perry, Ron Ramsey

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Stewart Wants to Tweak Congressional District Map

by TN Press Release Center on January 13, 2012

Press Release from state Sen. Eric Stewart, D- Belvidere; Jan. 12, 2012:

Plan Would Make More Counties Whole

NASHVILLE – State Senator Eric Stewart sponsored an amendment Thursday to restore counties within a Congressional…

Tagged as: Congressional, eric stewart, Redistricting

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1-2-3, Go! Redistricting Maps Advance

by Andrea Zelinski on January 12, 2012

The GOP-drawn maps for state House districts were approved Thursday, with some Democratic support.

Tagged as: Antonio Parkinson, barbara cooper, Beth Harwell, bill harmon, black caucus, Craig Fitzhugh, Eddie Bass, G.A. Hardaway, general assembly, Gerrymandering, harry tindell, Jeanne Richardson, Jim Cobb, Joanne Favors, Mike Stewart, Mike Turner, Redistricting, Sherry Jones, Tennessee Democratic Party, tennessee state house, tennessee state legislature, tommie brown, Vance Dennis

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Romney-for-President Campaign Announces Haslam Endorsement

by TN Press Release Center on January 11, 2012

Press Release from the Presidential Campaign of Mitt Romney, Jan. 11, 2012:

Mitt Romney today announced the support of Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam.

“Governor Haslam’s focus on balancing the budget and providing state services…

Tagged as: Bill Haslam, Mitt Romney

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