Attorney General Robert Cooper told lawmakers Tuesday his office lost 14 percent of its lawyer workforce to other offices and firms last year, in part because the state’s salaries for experienced lawyers are
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Press Release from the Office of Tennessee Attorney General Robert E. Cooper, Aug. 31, 2011:
Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper and 45 other attorneys general are urging Backpage.com to do more to…
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House Speaker Beth Harwell said Saturday she believes there’s political momentum behind the idea of changing the way Tennessee selects a state attorney general, and movement of a bill or resolution addressing the matter…
Among the ideas under consideration are popular election of the attorney general by the state’s citizenry or an appointment by the Legislature or the governor. Also suggested is a shifting of lawsuit-filing power to a solicitor general either elected by voters or hand-picked by lawmakers or the governor.
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The newly elected speaker of the state House of Representatives says she hasn’t decided yet whether she thinks it’s a good idea to let Tennessee voters elect the state’s attorney general.
Senate GOP…
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The movement’s activists and allies in the Legislature questions the current attorney general’s priorities. They want the AG or solicitor general more accountable to the will of an electoral majority.
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Only city of Memphis residents may vote in an upcoming election on whether to merge Memphis City Schools with Shelby County Schools, according to an attorney general’s opinion issued Monday.
The city has…
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Arguments still rage over how, when or if local law enforcement should be using the unmanned surveillance equipment. Questions remain as to whether the devices are demonstrably effective at improving road safety, or if they are even constitutional.
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The measure passed 19-14 and now heads to the House of Representatives, but the resolution still has a long way to go before it can become reality.
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The lieutenant governor and Republican gubernatorial candidate is also looking for precedent to hire a special counsel to challenge the feds should AG Cooper refuse to get involved.
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Attorney General Bob Cooper says the state’s anti-health care reform measures are likely preempted by federal law.
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Press Release from Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey, March 23, 2010:
(Nashville) – President Obama today signed a law triggering a massive government takeover of the nation’s health care system and Lt. Governor Ron…
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