State of Tennessee press release, Jan. 26, 2010:
NASHVILLE – Calling it a “landmark opportunity” for public education in Tennessee, Governor Phil Bredesen today signed into law two bills passed during this month’s special…
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Press release from the Tennessee Center for Policy Research, Jan. 11, 2010:
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Center for Policy Research today released a policy brief examining the education reform proposals currently sought by Governor…
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As legislators struggle to pass a budget in 2010, disagreements are likely to emerge between those who want to minimize pain to taxpayers, and those looking to protect recipients of government spending from harsh economic realities. But promoting long-term job-growth will be high on all Tennessee politicians’ New Year’s resolution lists.
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Some lawmakers still have qualms with the traffic-enforcement pic-snapping gadgets; say they endanger motorists’ civil liberties, compromise safety and give too much power and profit to camera-operator companies. House Transportation Committee head wants reports on camera-caused or -prevented vehicle crashes, vendor contracts and how citation revenues are spent.
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House lawmakers examining the use of high-tech traffic enforcement tools plan on introducing bills next year that could create guidelines on where cameras could be used, and lengthening the duration of a yellow light before it turns red. Also under discussion is prohibiting speed-limit enforcement and stoplight cameras altogether.
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