1 hr ago | Post Politics
The PAC System In Tennessee Is Populist
David Oatney explains why that is : One of the reasons that Tennessee can still boast that someone from a very ordinary middle class background can run for office is that loopholes such as the ability to create personal political action committees that can donate more than $2,000 to a candidate still exist.
10 hrs ago | The Leaf-Chronicle
Trails stray from usual beaten paths
NASHVILLE- Tennessee tourists and locals alike know to visit Graceland, Dollywood and the Ryman theater, but what about the authentic etouffee at Papa Boudreaux's Cajun Cafe in Santa Fe, or the blood-stained floors of the Lotz House, which once served as a Civil War hospital in Franklin? These and many other lesser-known sites will be highlighted ...
18 hrs ago | The Tennessean
Tennessee cities spend millions lobbying
Local governments in Tennessee are spending millions of dollars annually to lobby other government bodies in Nashville and Washington, according to an upcoming report from a group that tracks public spending in the state.
Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee Dispute Heads To Court
A dispute over the future of a congregation in the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee is heading to court.
IRS looking to 25 resend tax returns to Blount countians
From Staff Reports Originally published: November 07. 2009 3:01AM Last modified: November 07.
Gingrich Praises Bredesen on Health Care Stance
Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich is praising Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen for his vocal criticism of health care proposals before congress that he says will be unaffordable for the states.
Tennessee sees suicide rate jump by 15 percent
An increase in suicides in Tennessee has officials thinking of new ways to reach specific demographics.
Chemical spill closes Interstate 24 near Briley and 440
Westbound traffic on Interstate 24 is still partially blocked and the area is expected to be cleared by 7:30 p.m. Interstate 24 westbound, near the Briley Parkway exit, remains shut down due to a chemical spill that happened at 10 a.m. Motorists should avoid I-24 until it re-opens at 2 p.m., according to the Tennessee Department of ...
Not all Dem governors for health reform
When the nation's 28 Democratic governors were asked to send a letter to congressional leaders last month expressing their support for health care reform, seven refused to sign the letter and even some who did complained that the pending reform plans could hit them with budget-busting expenses.
Bredesen calls biofuel criticism 'outrageous'
Gov. Phil Bredesen branded a legislative attack on the BioFuels Initiative he launched two years ago as "ridiculous" and "outrageous" Thursday and said it endangers an unannounced "very large investment in East Tennessee." "I'm more than irritated about it, I'm mad about it," Bredesen told reporters at a news conference when asked about the Fiscal ...
Gov. offers $10K reward in E. Knox murder case
An additional $10,000 is being added to the reward money being offered to you for information leading to the arrest and conviction of 64-year-old Jim Mullins' murderer.
Corker Says Election Results Reflect Americans' Concerns With Policy Debates
'If Republicans had put forth a bill that had the exact same building blocks as the bill that's being put together in the Senate , I do not believe there would be a single Democratic vote for that bill.
Lawmakers Feel Duped By Ethanol Plant Deal
Lawmakers said they feel they were duped into spending $70 million of taxpayer money on a plant that isn't living up to its promises.
Tennessee lawmakers get compensation increase
While faced with a continuing state budget crunch that likely will mean laying off more state employees, Tennessee legislators have received a $14-a-day increase in their compensation for expenses.
Tennessee gets $12 million for career retraining
The state of Tennessee has received an additional $12 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Labor to enhance the state's Trade Adjustment Assistance Program.
Tennessean among those killed in USVI plane crash
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Tenn. Gov: Stimulus Has 'Concealed' Budget Woes
Gov. Phil Bredesen said the influx of federal stimulus money has "concealed" the extent of Tennessee's budget woes and he is asking state departments to plan for six percent spending cuts when he holds budget hearings later this month.
Tennessee keeps H1N1 crisis plans flexible, health officials say
State health officials know at any given time how many ventilators, masks, antiviral medications and other flu-related resources are available in Tennessee.
Ardmore woman charged with kidnapping Tenn. infant attempted suicide, says attorney
The attorney for a woman charged with kidnapping a Tennessee newborn said Monday his client has tried to commit suicide since she's been locked up and that certain medications for her mental health are being withheld.
Soldier arrested over explosives in Tenn. field
Maj. April Olsen, a spokeswoman at the sprawling Army post on the Tennessee-Kentucky border, said the unidentified soldier was being held in the county jail.
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