Monday, January 23, 2012

An online piracy measure passed into state law last year will be debated again this legislative session, in an effort to exclude a provision that made it unlawful for people to share passwords for accounts like Netflix and Pandora with …

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Press Release from Sen. Brian Kelsey; Jan. 23, 2012:

Senator Kelsey praises today’s U.S. Supreme Court Ruling protecting citizens’ rights

(NASHVILLE, TN), January 23, 2012 — State Senator Brian Kelsey (R-Germantown) was pleased that today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in …

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Press Release from Department of Treasury; Jan. 23, 2012:

 

Treasurer Lillard Proposes New Pension Options for Local Governments

To give local governments more choices for their employees’ retirement plans, Tennessee State Treasurer David H. Lillard Jr. today proposed several …

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Statement from Senator Bill Ketron; Jan. 23, 2012:

Senator Ketron will not be candidate for4th Congressional District

(MURFREESBORO, TN), January 23, 2012 –

“After careful consideration, I have decided not to enter the Congressional race for the new 4th District …

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Gov. Bill Haslam, Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey and Speaker Beth Harwell have all said they are opposed to the popular election of judges and they now appear to be leaning toward amending the constitution to cement the current practice.

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Press Release from Tennessee State Employees Association; Jan. 23, 2012:

TSEA Has Serious Concerns with Civil Service Bill

The Tennessee State Employees Association has reviewed and analyzed the Haslam administration’s proposed TEAM Act of 2012 and has serious concerns with …

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This is a compilation of Tennessee news and political stories assembled daily by staffers in Gov. Bill Haslam’s office.

Gov. Haslam in Knoxville to talk legislative agenda (WVLT-TV Knoxville)

Gov. Bill Haslam (R-TN) will join local leaders for the Knoxville …

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