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Middle-income families are the ones facing the most pressure on tuition increases at state colleges and universities, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam said Friday. And he reiterated a theme he’s been hitting on a lot…

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Statement from Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey; May 25, 2011:

The Tennessee General Assembly has adjourned for the year.

What a relief to write that sentence.  While I can’t wait to spend…

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The retail giant has said it is planning three more warehouses in Tennessee in addition to two slated for Hamilton and Bradley counties. But lawmakers are questioning what the state gave away to secure the East Tennessee projects.

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Eat Your Vegetables

by Editorial Staff on September 24, 2010

No, it’s not mom saying that. It’s the State of Tennessee, which posted this reminder Thursday to eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily.

The state says that Tennesseans’ consumption…

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Press Release from Lowe Finney for State Senate, July 26, 2010:

Employees Association Backs District 27 Senator

JACKSON – The Tennessee State Employees Association has announced its endorsement of State Sen. Lowe Finney…

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State of Tennessee Press Release; July 15, 2010:

NASHVILLE – The state of Tennessee recently completed the successful launch of a new design for TN.gov that makes it easier…

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State of Tennessee Press Release; July 13, 2010:

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen has appointed 135 men and women to serve on 60 state boards and commissions. These Tennesseans represent areas from all across…

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Press Release from Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey, R-Blountville; June 9, 2010:

Ramsey Bill Will Require Departments Work With Small Business Advocate

(Nashville) – Legislation sponsored by Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey (R-Blountville) to…

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Those foreign-owned companies that operate the roadway-violation monitoring devices “suck,” says House Majority Leader Jason Mumpower. In particular, they are “sucking (money) out of Sullivan County…out of Tennessee…out of the United States,” he said.

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Press Release from Bill Haslam for Governor, April 14, 2010:

Will Eliminate Waste, Set Priorities, Improve Efficiency, Effectiveness

MEMPHIS – Republican gubernatorial candidate and Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam announced today plans to…

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A violation of the proposed law would result in a $2,500 fine against a clinic, and $1,000 against the doctor, for each day signs are not posted and an abortion was performed.

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Bill would require state attorney general to defend individuals in Tennessee from punishment by the federal government for refusing to purchase medical insurance.

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