Governor Bill Haslam doesn’t appear to be spending much time working on the “what if’s” of a fiscal cliff. He’s counting on a compromise.
Guns in Parking Lots Debate Centers on College Campuses
To exempt or not to exempt college campuses when it comes to storing firearms in cars – that’s one question dividing Republican lawmakers preparing to revive a so-called “guns in parking lots” bill.
Haslam Listening to All Sides on Health Exchange
Tennessee is one of a dwindling number of states yet to indicate whether it will run a health insurance exchange. Wednesday, Tea party groups have organized a rally outside the state capitol to discourage Governor Bill Haslam from going along with the federal government. He says he’s paying attention.
Haslam Fence-Sitting on Exchanges Until Final Hours
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam says he’ll be taking all the time he can to make a decision on setting up a state-based health insurance exchange. Republican governors around the country are split ahead of Friday’s deadline.
Haslam Dodges on DesJarlais
Governor Bill Haslam is keeping his distance from fellow Republican Scott DesJarlais. The congressman representing Murfreesboro and Columbia has been battling revelations that he urged a mistress to have an abortion 12 years ago.
Higher Ed, Correction Departments in Line for Bigger Budgets
Election Day also marks the start of this year’s budget season in state government. The Haslam Administration is asking departments to at least prepare for cuts of five percent.
Rating Agencies Ask If Tennessee Is Ready for Whatever Congress Decides
The nation’s bond rating agencies want to know how well Tennessee can ride out changes to the federal budget. The potential Congressional cuts knows as “sequestration” loomed over meetings with the agencies this week.
Haslam Administration Pushes Back Against Anti-Islam Critics
Governor Bill Haslam says his administration’s coordination with a Muslim advocacy group has been “mischaracterized.” He says his office did not create the so-called American Muslim Advisory Council.
Haslam Goes to Congress for Online Taxing Authority
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam defended his record on taxes before a Congressional committee Tuesday. He’s trying to convince lawmakers in Washington that states need more power to collect sales taxes from Internet retailers.
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