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Tennessee General Assembly

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Name: Tennessee General Assembly

First reported 3 hours ago - Updated 3 hours ago - 1 reports

Governor Haslam, Rep. Watson Host Food Tax Reduction Bill Signing Ceremony

Bill signing ceremony that lowers sales tax on food from 5.5 percent to 5.25 percent.Governor Bill Haslam joined State Rep. Eric Watson (R–Cleveland) for a bill signing ceremony in recognition of legislation passed by the Tennessee General Assembly that ... [Published Chattanoogan - 3 hours ago]

Entities: Eric Watson, Bill Haslam, Signings, Taxes, Tennessee General Assembly

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

401(k) may replace city pensions

A proposed plan to allow new Lebanon workers to buy into a matching 401(k) instead of guaranteed pensions funded solely by the city could save millions over time if approved by the Lebanon City Council.City Finance Director Russell Lee pitched the idea ... [Published Lebanon Democrat - May 17 2013]

Entities: David Lillard, Tennessee General Assembly, Lebanon, Tick

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Officials break ground for Belk at The Pinnacle

David McGee TriCities.comBRISTOL, Tenn. - Ground was formally broken this morning for a 132,000-square-foot Belk store that will help anchor The Pinnacle development.During a wind-swept ceremony, city, area and state officials lauded the North Carolina-based ... [Published TriCities.com - May 15 2013]

Entities: Bristol, Steve Johnson, David McGee

First reported May 12 2013 - Updated May 12 2013 - 1 reports

Humane Society of the United States

Legislature helped by rising state tax revenues

Rising tax revenues enabled the Tennessee General Assembly to provide some taxpayer relief in the recently completed session, Blount County legislators agree.The county’s three state lawmakers briefed audience members about the session at the Blount County ... [Published Maryville Daily Times - May 12 2013]

Entities: Taxes, Tennessee General Assembly, Humane Society of the United States

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 2 reports

Tennessee law gives kids better dental care

Recent action by the Tennessee General Assembly will make it easier for more children to have important dental services including dental sealants and topical fluoride varnish treatments. In a press release, the Tennessee Department of Health says supports ... [Published WCYB-TV - May 09 2013]

Entities: Tennessee General Assembly, Fluoride, treatments

First reported May 04 2013 - Updated May 04 2013 - 1 reports

Tennessee General Assembly

Winners and losers in Tennessee legislation

Logging in from multiple locations may be the cause.Posted: Saturday, May 4, 2013 11:15 am Here is a look at some of the top pieces of legislation that passed or failed during the first session of the 108th Tennessee General Assembly.WINNERS:wire services ... [Published TriCities.com - May 04 2013]

Entities: Tennessee General Assembly

First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 2 reports

American Airlines

County leaders want bus mileage rules changed

Sumner County leaders are backing a bill that they estimate will save taxpayers more than $1 million if passed in 2014. The recent rush to adjournment by the Tennessee General Assembly April 19 stalled bills in committee among them was a bill regarding ... [Published Tennessean - May 03 2013]

Entities: Don Long, American Airlines, Terri Lynn Weaver

First reported Apr 26 2013 - Updated Apr 26 2013 - 1 reports

Tennessee: General Assembly Adjourns with Second Amendment Victories

The 108th General Assembly of Tennessee adjourned sine die on Friday, April 19. Tennesseans experienced quite a few victories this legislative session that protect the Second Amendment, as well as some disappointment when comments were made that disregarded ... [Published NRA-ILA - Apr 26 2013]

Entities: Tennessee General Assembly, Bill Haslam, Second Amendment

First reported Apr 25 2013 - Updated Apr 25 2013 - 1 reports

Right Side Round Table: Stewardship, efficiency hallmarks of General Assembly

Question: Last Friday, the Tennessee General Assembly adjourned for the year after the Republican supermajority succeeded in passing a number of bills. What should be remembered as the legislature's most important accomplishments this year?Drew Johns ... [Published Chattanooga Times Free Press - Apr 25 2013]

Entities: Tennessee General Assembly, Taxes, Property, Forfeiture

First reported Apr 24 2013 - Updated Apr 24 2013 - 1 reports

108th Tennessee General Assembly legislative wrap-up

From the Nashville City Paper...What the state Legislature passed, failed during 2013 sessionFriday, April 19, 2013 at 6:13pmBy Andrea ZelinskiAfter working for a little more than three months, the Legislature left the Capitol Building for good... ... [Published Examiner.com - Apr 24 2013]

Entities: Tennessee General Assembly

First reported Apr 23 2013 - Updated Apr 23 2013 - 1 reports

Common Core Q

Now that the 108th Tennessee General Assembly is officially adjourned for 2013, citizens and action groups can start concentrating on issues that could play apart in the 2014 legislative session. If 2013 is any indication, legislators will need to... ... [Published Examiner.com - Apr 23 2013]

Entities: Tennessee General Assembly

First reported Apr 22 2013 - Updated Apr 22 2013 - 1 reports

2013 Tennessee Budget Passed

(Memphis) Both Houses of the Tennessee General Assembly have now passed Governor Bill Haslam’s proposed 32.8 billion dollar budget.The budget won unanimous approval last week in the Senate, and the House followed giving it a thumbs up as well.The budget ... [Published WREG - Apr 22 2013]

Entities: Tennessee General Assembly, Bill Haslam

Quotes

"Tennesseans in the 4th district have a clear choice in this election and a tremendous opportunity to send a conservative champion to Washington DC. It's clear our country is mired in both an economic and moral crisis. Joe's principled, steady conservative leadership will reorient us toward our first principles and lead us through these storms" he added

Chip Saltsman Joins Joe Carr Congresssional Campaign [Published Knox News Sentinel - 2 hours ago]

"This new bill represents a promise made by Republicans to cut taxes and put more money back in the pockets of all Tennesseans,” stated Rep. Watson. “I am proud to co-sponsor this legislation and look forward to finding additional ways to ease the monetary burdens associated with the downturn in today’s economy over the coming weeks and months.”"

Governor Haslam, Rep. Watson Host Food Tax Reduction Bill Signing Ceremony [Published Chattanoogan - 3 hours ago]

...Continuing in his veto message, the Governor found three reasons to wield his veto pen. "First, the Attorney General says the law is constitutionally suspect. Second, it appears to repeal parts of Tennessee's Shield Law (to protect reporters' sources) without saying so. If that is the case, it should say so. Third, there are concerns from some district attorneys that the act makes it more difficult to prosecute animal cruelty cases, which would be an unintended consequence.:"

Capitol View Commentary: Friday, May 17, 2013 [Published NewsChannel 5 - May 17 2013]

""We're attempting to do something that's never been done in this region," developer Steve Johnson said. "Every other project is a Johnson City deal or a Kingsport deal or a Bristol deal. With this site and this location and all the things we plan to do here this will truly be a regional destination. With the power of the [state[ legislation, we're going to do something spectacular.""

Officials break ground for Belk at The Pinnacle [Published TriCities.com - May 15 2013]

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Chip Saltsman Joins Joe Carr Congresssional Cam... [Published Knox News Sentinel - 2 hours ago]
Governor Haslam, Rep. Watson Host Food Tax Redu... [Published Chattanoogan - 3 hours ago]
Public school teams open to home-schoolers [Published Tullahoma News - May 19 2013]
Capitol View Commentary: Friday, May 17, 2013 [Published NewsChannel 5 - May 17 2013]
401(k) may replace city pensions [Published Lebanon Democrat - May 17 2013]
Nashville Attorneys Cindy Barnett, Gif Thornton... [Published Adams & Reese LLP - May 16 2013]
Henry points to age, cost in reasons to step do... [Published Nashville City Paper - May 15 2013]
Officials break ground for Belk at The Pinnacle [Published TriCities.com - May 15 2013]
Schrader Recognized with 'Robertson County Cham... [Published NewsBlaze - May 14 2013]
Schrader Recognized with âRobertson County Cham... [Published Street Insider - May 13 2013]
Legislature helped by rising state tax revenues [Published Maryville Daily Times - May 12 2013]
Lobbying still thriving business in Nashville [Published Knox News Sentinel - May 12 2013]
Tennessee Voices: Wise mother's advice helps ge... [Published Tennessean - May 12 2013]
McMillan unclear about council members' rights [Published Leaf Chronicle - May 11 2013]
Capitol View Commentary: Friday, May 10, 2013 [Published NewsChannel 5 - May 11 2013]
Tennessee Business Tax: Locally Imposed Tax Rev... [Published JD Supra - May 09 2013]
Tennessee law gives kids better dental care [Published WCYB-TV - May 09 2013]
Legislation Passed To Give Children Easier Acce... [Published Chattanoogan - May 09 2013]
State Sen. Henry to end longest tenure in Tenne... [Published Knox News Sentinel - May 09 2013]
Sen. Douglas Henry, TN Legislature's Senior Mem... [Published Knox News Sentinel - May 08 2013]
State Sen. Douglas Henry will not seek re-election [Published Tennessean - May 08 2013]
Legal Matters: Where’s the Beef? Physician Adve... [Published East Tennessee Medical News - May 08 2013]
Representative Farmer to Address Constituents [Published Seymour Herald - May 07 2013]
Yes, the Supermajority Did Raise Taxes -- and M... [Published Knox News Sentinel - May 06 2013]
OPINION: Amid tax-cutting boasts, new levies sn... [Published Individual.com - May 06 2013]
Scott McNutt's Snark Bites: 'GA Gag' bill could... [Published Knox News Sentinel - May 05 2013]
Speaker Harwell, Millard Oakley to address TTU ... [Published Cookeville Herald-Citizen - May 05 2013]
Bill halts some city-initiated annexations for ... [Published Maryville Daily Times - May 05 2013]
Winners and losers in Tennessee legislation [Published TriCities.com - May 04 2013]
Capitol View Commentary: Friday, May 3, 2013 [Published NewsChannel 5 - May 04 2013]

Blogs

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Charter Madrasa Movement [Published Balloon Juice - Apr 06 2013] I had to laugh reading the Bill Gates op-ed about standardized tests that our charter school expert, Kay, mentioned yesterday , because it’s another instance of a politically naive, libertarian-leaning tech nerd getting buffaloed by the people he ...
Opening Act: Back to War [Published Slate - David Weigel - Apr 02 2013] The Star-Ledger burrows into the story of Bob Menendez and Salomon Melgen, which has sort of foundered as it's become limited to finance. John Stanton talks to a soldier who's going back to war because the 27 percent pay cut of sequestration ruined ...

Audio/Video

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Vanderbilt Professors talk about Vanderbilt Pol... [Published Vanderbilt University - YouTube - Dec 13 2012]

Press Releases

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Statement in Support of the Founders' Judicial ... [Published PR Newswire: Policy & Public Interest - Mar 06 2013]
Tennessee’s Pole Attachment Tax is High Enough ... [Published Business Wire Public Policy/Government News - Mar 05 2013]