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Governor: Lawmakers Should Lay Aside ‘Don't Say Gay Bill' Video included

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Governor Bill Haslam acknowledged Wednesday that he does not support a bill that would ban the teaching of gay issues to elementary and middle school students. More>>

Haslam Expects Passage Of Parking Lot Guns Bill

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Republican Governor Bill Haslam said he expects lawmakers to pass a bill this year to force businesses to allow workers to store firearms in vehicles parked on company lots. More>>

GOP Puts Off 'Don't Say Gay' Measure In House Video included

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Supporters of a measure to ban the teaching of gay issues to elementary and middle school students have put off consideration of the bill after being told of fellow Republican Governor Bill Haslam's opposition. More>>

Bill To Freeze Tennessee Lawmaker Expenses Delayed

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A proposal to freeze Tennessee lawmakers' expense reimbursements rates has been delayed in the state Senate amid concerns about rising gas prices. More>>

Most Tennessee Congressmen Vote Against Payroll Tax Cut

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A bi-partisan vote in D.C means the payroll tax cut will be extended and it means millions of Americans won't see paychecks shrink or unemployment benefits run out. More>>

GOP Lawmaker Abstains From Occupy Nashville Vote

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A Republican lawmaker who abstained from voting on legislation intended to stop Occupy Nashville protesters from staying overnight at the Capitol complex said the measure is too broad. More>>

TN House Passes Bill Aimed At Occupy Nashville Protesters Video included

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Occupy Nashville is one step closer to being banned from having tents on Legislative Plaza. A bill aimed at stopping them passed the House Thursday. More>>

Legislature Getting Gavel-To-Gavel TV Coverage

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Gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Tennessee General Assembly is available statewide on public television. AT&T is sponsoring the coverage on the "Tennessee Channel." More>>

Occupy Nashville 'Eviction' Bill Passes House Video included

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A proposal aimed at stopping Occupy Nashville protesters from staying overnight on the Capitol complex has passed the House. More>>

Bill To Close Grant Records Stalls Again In Senate

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Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey said ownership records of companies seeking economic development grants should be available to the public. More>>

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