Redistricting is expected to dominate lawmakers’ first week back at the Capitol as they consider a set of Republican-drawn maps for state House and Senate and Congressional districts.
House and Senate committees have begin…
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House Speaker Beth Harwell indicates she wants the GOP-dominated General Assembly to avoid “political gerrymandering” in the redrawing of the Tennessee’s legislative and congressional districts.
However, the final shape the lines take…
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Press Release from the Senate Republican Caucus, May 21, 2011:
(NASHVILLE, TN), May 21, 2011 — The Tennessee General Assembly passed several major bills on the closing day of the 2011 legislative session, including…
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Press Release from the Tennessee Senate Democratic Caucus, May 12, 2011:
NASHVILLE – Senate Democrats fought Thursday against efforts by Senate Republicans to arbitrarily cap damages awarded to victims of horrific accidents, medical malpractice…
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Press Release from the Senate Republican Caucus, May 9, 2011:
State Senate approves bill making it easier for more political parties on the ballot
(NASHVILLE, TN), May 9, 2011 — The State Senate approved…
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Press Release from the Office of Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey, R-Blountville, March 3, 2011:
(Nashville) March 3, 2011 – Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey (R-Blountville) today spoke from the well of the state Senate following…
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Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Jim Tracy said he’s hopeful legislation will come out of the General Assembly this year that enacts uniform statewide regulatory standards governing the operation of traffic cameras by local law…
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Press Release from Senate Democratic Caucus; Dec. 15, 2010:
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Senate Democratic Caucus re-elected Sen. Lowe Finney of Jackson as Caucus Chairman and Sen. Jim Kyle of Memphis…
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Press Release from the Tennessee Democratic Party, September 13, 2010:
Republican Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey’s condescending remark about college professors should alarm voters across the state about the Republican commitment to education and job…
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Press Release from Debbie Matthews, Democratic Candidate for Senate District 13, Sept. 13, 2010:
Matthews to pledge Tuesday not to take reimbursement money
MURFREESBORO – As thousands of Tennesseans battle unemployment and low…
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Jeff Yarbro lost the District 21 election recount to Douglas Henry, 5,734 votes to 5,717.
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Press Release from Debbie Matthews, Democratic candidate for State Senate District 13, Aug. 20, 2010:
Ketron Abandons District Yet Again for to Stump for rejected Senator; Matthews to meet with UAW members to…
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