Why incumbent departures from Congress are bad:
But the three departures also will diminish the Tennessee House delegation’s clout in bringing home federal funding and passing legislation important to the state.
“To use a sports analogy, with the loss of Bart Gordon, Zach Wamp and John Tanner, Tennessee is losing a [...]
Mark DeVol, an independent candidate for Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District, has a plan that would enable our watching elected officials more closely—and that would keep them safer from disasters, terrorists, and lobbying. A campaign video explains:
"Main Street, Not C Street" originally appeared on Chattarati.com on Dec. 20,' [...]
Senator Douglas Henry will deliver more than 60 new toys Saturday morning to the 61st Avenue United Methodist Church’s Last Minute Toy Store, 6018 New York Avenue in West Nashville. The toys were collected Dec. 17 at the Tennessee Senate Democratic Caucus’ Holiday Party.
[...] AP:
The Tennessee State Funding Board on Friday agreed to a range of revenue estimates that dips below the predictions of economists previously consulted by the panel.
The four board members voted to set the general fund growth rate at between 1.8 percent and 2.3 percent for the budget year [...]
The house that I bought is in Tennessee's 6th District--the one being vacated by Bart Gordon.
So far, there are SIX GOP candidates that have announced since Monday. I've been perusing some campaign sites, and already asked one what they meant when they said they were a "licensed gun owner," since' [...]
The house that I bought is in Tennessee's 6th District--the one being vacated by Bart Gordon.
So far, there are SIX GOP candidates that have announced since Monday. I've been perusing some campaign sites, and already asked one what they meant when they said they were a "licensed gun owner," since' [...]
The Tennessee Journal came across Santa’s list for some of Tennessee’s politicos. A sampling:
Kent Williams — A 1950s rotary telephone to remind him of the party line. And an extra week’s pay, which, you never know, might come in handy.
Paul Stanley — A new job. As personal crisis [...]
From TNReport.com:
“The adoption of this legislation would put Tennessee into compliance with the requirements for juveniles to be placed on state’s Sex Offender Registries under the Adam Walsh Act which was scheduled to go into effect in 2009,” according to a press release issued Dec. 7 by Maggart and [...]
From an appearance in Dyersburg:
“Right now, West Tennessee needs more attention from the governor than any part of our state and I say that in every part of the state,” said Wamp. “We need a production agenda for agriculture, economic development and manufacturing. We need to use the mega [...]
Greg Johnson doesn’t think it matters who the Tennessee Democrats run for Congress:
After all, it really doesn’t matter how conservative a Democrat from Cookeville or Dresden might be. Obama will still be president, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will be the boss of congressional Democrats, and their agenda will still [...]
Chip Forrester has much love for Phil Bredesen:
Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester applauds Gov. Phil Bredesen for using federal stimulus dollars to create much-needed jobs in Lauderdale County where the unemployment rate is nearly 19 percent, the highest in the state.
“Gov. Bredesen’s unique plan to use that money [...]
I am sure the cities will fight the annexation bills proposed by Rep. Cobb and Sen. Watson. The bills introduced will make it harder for cities to capture citizens.
State Rep. Jim Cobb, R-Spring City, and [...]
Tennessee State Senator Diane Black is getting in the vacated Gordon congressional race. This could be interesting.U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today released the following statement upon passage of S. 1101, the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act, through the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. The legislation would establish a new governing entity for individuals of native Hawaiian descent.
“I’m disappointed that the Senate Committee on [...]
Tom Humphrey on our contested congressional races:
At any rate, we are assured of three fresh faces in the Tennessee congressional delegation. And that is a remarkable thing. With no redistricting required.
[...]Because “Always bet on Zelenik” just doesn’t have the same ring to it.
UPDATE: The press release:
GALLATIN Tenn. – Republican Senate Caucus Chair Diane Black (R-Gallatin) will today begin assembling a campaign for Congress in Tennessee’s 6th District.
“Our country is in trouble and our government is way off track,” [...]
Seasonally Adjusted Rate Down 0.2 Percentage Point from October
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Commissioner of Labor & Workforce Development James Neeley announced today Tennessee’s unemployment rate for November was 10.3 percent, down 0.2 percentage point from the October rate of 10.5 percent.
“As the year ends, we’re seeing evidence the economy is [...]
From the AP:
The State Funding Board has delayed setting the revenue projections that the governor and lawmakers use to prepare Tennessee’s annual spending plan.
Treasurer David Lillard said at a meeting Thursday that “staff is not ready” to proceed with the revenue estimates. He asked that another meeting be scheduled [...]
Via Tom Humphrey:
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit today upheld a lower court’s ruling that the Rolex Masterpiece now belongs to the government.
The watch was a gift to Ford from real estate developer Rusty Hyneman, but was seized by federal agents in 2005 during the Tennessee [...]
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) today announced their endorsement of Jim Kyle for Governor of Tennessee.
“Our Union decided to support Jim’s campaign because of his commitment to working families, improving public education, and making healthcare more affordable and accessible to all Tennesseans,” says Doug Collier, President [...]
