Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Press Release from the State of Tennessee, Jan. 31, 2012:

28,535 Jobs Created, $4 Billion Invested, Average Incentive Cost per Job Reduced by 50 Percent

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty …

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The governor’s proposed reduction to the food tax is laudable, but Democratic lawmakers believe it doesn’t go far enough.

During the Democratic response to Gov. Bill Haslam’s State of the State address, Sen. Lowe Finney, D-Jackson, said that they applaud …

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Press release from Startup Tennessee; Jan. 31, 2012:

Nashville, Tenn – Startup Tennessee would like to announce that it has launched the Startup Tennessee Resource Network, a database to connect Entrepreneurs, Mentors, Investors, and Business Partners throughout Tennessee. Entrepreneurs …

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Statement from Sen. Tim Barnes, D-Adams; Jan. 31, 2012:

CLARKSVILLE – State Senator Tim Barnes and State Representative Joe Pitts thanked Governor Bill Haslam this week for including unemployment benefits for military spouses in his proposed 2012-13 budget.

“The Governor’s …

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Press release from House Republican Caucus; Jan. 31, 2012:

Memphis Representative Carries Legislation to Continue Valuable Program for Foster Youth; Country Star Serves as Vocal Proponent of the Issue

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A country music star and Memphis Representative …

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Press release from Tennessee Education Association; Jan. 31, 2012: 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In his “State of the State” speech last night before Tennessee’s General Assembly, Governor Bill Haslam left many teachers with unanswered questions.

“TEA is encouraged by the …

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Press release from Governor Bill Haslam; Jan. 31, 2012:

Last night, before a joint session of the 107th General Assembly, I delivered my second State of the State address. Regardless of the occasion, it’s always an honor and privilege …

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Statement from The Tennessee State Employees Association; Jan. 31, 2012:

The Tennessee State Employees Association listened with interest to what Governor Haslam had to say in his second State of the State address on Monday evening.

His proposal of a …

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Press release from Tennessee Firearm Association; Jan. 31, 2012:

TFA Email Campaign on Employee Safe Commute Legislation

URGENT – the link/page below is directly to the action center on the TFA website. This page will allow you (and all your …

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Press release from Department of Economic and Community Development; Jan. 31, 2012:

MAP Assists Companies with Export Expenses, Funds Available First-Come, First-Served

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announced today that the TNTrade Market …

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Press Release from Occupy Nashville, Jan. 31, 2012:

Open Letter from Occupy Nashville: Which Side Are You On?

Dear Governor Bill Haslam, Tennessee General Assembly, and Tennessee Highway Patrol,

As you know, HB 2638/SB 2508 not only stands …

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In the packed chambers of the Tennessee House of Representatives, Gov. Bill Haslam delivered his second State of the State address Monday night before a joint session of the state General Assembly.

Many in there were armed with laptops, cell …

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