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Government Workers’ Union Endorses Finney

by TN Press Release Center| Jul. 26, 2010

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…

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State Revamps TN.gov Website

by TN Press Release Center| Jul. 15, 2010

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…

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Bredesen Appoints 135 People To State Boards, Commissions

by TN Press Release Center| Jul. 13, 2010

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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‘Small Business Advocate’ Bill On Way To Guv’s Desk

by TN Press Release Center| Jun. 9, 2010

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)…

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Traffic Camera Debate Revived, Vote Delayed

by Josh Nelson| May. 20, 2010

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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Haslam Wants Review Of State Government

by TN Press Release Center| Apr. 14, 2010

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…

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Lawmakers Pass Abortion ‘Coercion’ Signage Requirement

by Josh Nelson| Mar. 31, 2010

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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‘Health Freedom Act’ Advances to Full Committee

by Mark Todd Engler| Mar. 31, 2010

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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Rep. Bell Moves ‘Tennessee Health Freedom Act’ Forward

by TN Press Release Center| Mar. 31, 2010

Press Release by Rep. Mike Bell, R-Riceville; March 31, 2010:

(March 31, 2010, NASHVILLE) – Representative Mike Bell (R-Riceville) today was successful in moving the “Tennessee Health Freedom Act” out of…

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‘Smart On Crime’ Bill Clears House Finance Committee

by TN Press Release Center| Mar. 30, 2010

Press Release from House Democratic Leader Rep. Gary Odom, D-Nashville; March 30, 2010:

Armed Robbery Penalty More Than Doubled

(Nashville) — House Democratic Leader Gary Odom passed a long-overdue measure through…

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