It’s not clear how Lamar Alexander’s bid for reelection next year will be affected by revelations his chief of staff is under investigation for child pornography. A Vanderbilt poll taken just before the news broke showed Alexander with a statewide approval rating of 49 percent.
While Not Privy To Top Negotiations, Tennessee’s Diane Black Says She’ll Support Budget Deal
Tennessee Congressman Diane Black is urging her colleagues to support the two-year budget deal. The Republican from Gallatin served on the bi-partisan committee, which came up with the deal.
Tenn State Rep ‘Wouldn’t Say A Word’ In Proposed Session With Congress
Tennessee lawmakers are still trying to schedule a time for the state’s entire Congressional delegation to drop by for a chat about states’ rights and federal powers. One of the Republicans pushing for what’s being called a “bi-lateral session” is also running for congress, though he says he’d be happy to sit out.
Reacting To Filibuster Vote, Corker Says “Really Bad Day” For Senate
Tennessee Republican Bob Corker says Thursday was a “really bad day for the Senate.” Democrats narrowly voted to take away the GOP’s power to block judicial nominations with a filibuster.
How Much Chris Christie Does Tennessee’s Governor See In Himself?
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam sees a lot to like about New Jersey’s Chris Christie, who takes over as head of the Republican Governor’s Association this week.
TN Lawmakers Commission – Then Reject – Study Showing Refugees Contribute To Economy
Conservative Republican lawmakers have been trying to figure out how much refugees are costing Tennessee, so they commissioned a study to look into it. Now, those lawmakers don’t like what the researchers found.
Promised Pay Raise For TN Teachers Left Out Of Initial Budget Talks
Tennessee’s public school teachers have been promised better raises over the next few years. But top officials are holding off on saying just how much that will be.
Former TN Gov: More Manpower Won’t Solve Botched Obamacare Site
Tennessee’s former governor is dubious that simply adding manpower will fix the glitchy Obamacare website.
TN Governor: I’m Doing A Lot More Than Just Talking When It Comes To Medicaid Expansion
Governor Bill Haslam says he’s still trying to put together a plan to expand Medicaid in Tennessee that would satisfy federal officials and pass a Republican dominated state legislature.
Corker ‘Embarrassed’ By Slow Help For Syrian Rebels
Tennessee Senator Bob Corker continues to criticize the U.S. response to conflict in Syria. As the top Republican on the Foreign Relations Committee, Corker dressed down the Ambassador to Syria at a hearing Thursday.
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