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Jack McElroy: Public Records Law is a secret to success - Knoxville News Sentinel
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:00:49 GMT

Jack McElroy: Public Records Law is a secret to success
Knoxville News Sentinel
As important as that law is, though, the real, day-to-day bulwark that guards government transparency in Tennessee is the Public Records Law, which gives citizens the right to inspect and copy all records produced by local government.

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TN lawmaker puts illegal immigration bill on hold - The Tennessean
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:11:44 GMT

TN lawmaker puts illegal immigration bill on hold
The Tennessean
“It takes some of the worst aspects of these bills and tries to implement them in Tennessee.” The bill's move does not signal a change on Carr's stance on illegal immigration. Carr also believes the bill's limited reach compared with immigration laws ...

Payday lender embroiled in lawsuits - Chattanooga Times Free Press
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:13:57 GMT

Payday lender embroiled in lawsuits
Chattanooga Times Free Press
The suit now is on hold until the payday consortium can prove it is legally operating in Tennessee, attorneys said. According to the secretary of state, Terenine, ACH Federal, Area 203, Firma 8, Kingdom Site, Scenic City Legal Group and Support Seven ...

REFILE-FEATURE-Law grads go to court for bankruptcy protection - Reuters
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:02:11 GMT

The Atlantic

REFILE-FEATURE-Law grads go to court for bankruptcy protection
Reuters
Kennedy said that she has net income of $1000 a month, which makes it nearly impossible to pay the $700 a month she owes on her law school loans. Kennedy filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2010. In 2011, a Tennessee bankruptcy court determined repayment ...
Could a College Scorecard Backfire? It Did for Law StudentsThe Atlantic

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New teacher evaluation systems in Tennessee have rough road ahead - The Hechinger Report
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:23:21 GMT

The Hechinger Report

New teacher evaluation systems in Tennessee have rough road ahead
The Hechinger Report
Under a state law passed last spring, teachers must be formally observed at least four times a year, or six if they're new to the profession. A teacher's observation scores are supplemented by a so-called “value-added” rating, which is calculated by ...
Science of education: Reformers put Memphis, Shelby County teachers to the testMemphis Commercial Appeal

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Nick Steward says he can do both, if elected to Tennessee District 74 House Seat - Clarksville Online
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:05:01 GMT

Clarksville Online

Nick Steward says he can do both, if elected to Tennessee District 74 House Seat
Clarksville Online
“I've spoken to several state officials who currently serve in dual roles from their community, and it's perfectly legal, and if elected, I plan to do both” said Steward. Redistricting is mandated every ten years according to the state constitution, ...

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Support building among legislative leaders for delaying action on federal ... - The Republic
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:59:44 GMT

Kingsport Times News

Support building among legislative leaders for delaying action on federal ...
The Republic
ERIK SCHELZIG AP NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Republican lawmakers are building support for a plan to wait until the end of the year to take action on state requirements set by President Barack Obama's federal health care law. House Speaker Beth Harwell said ...
Tenn. lawmakers discuss bills to reduce sales taxCBS News
Support builds for special session on health careWDEF News 12

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Panel Discusses Tennessee Password-Sharing Restrictions at Law School - InsideVandy
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:54:55 GMT

Panel Discusses Tennessee Password-Sharing Restrictions at Law School
InsideVandy
by Benjamin Ries A panel of high-profile speakers reviewed a new Tennessee law that criminalizes password-sharing for online subscription services at an event at the Vanderbilt Law School on Wednesday. The new law extends a restriction on cable theft ...

Gail Kerr: It's worth price to make repeat abusers sit in jail - The Tennessean
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:11:34 GMT

Gail Kerr: It's worth price to make repeat abusers sit in jail
The Tennessean
One of every four murders in Tennessee happens as a result of domestic violence. Tennessee ranks a shocking fifth in the nation for the rate of women who are killed by men, according to the Violence Policy Center: Nevada, where prostitution is legal, ...

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Editorial: Bills are feeble fixes for defective voter ID law - Knoxville News Sentinel
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:04:46 GMT

Editorial: Bills are feeble fixes for defective voter ID law
Knoxville News Sentinel
By NEWS SENTINEL EDITORIAL BOARD The majority leaders of both houses of the Tennessee Legislature have filed bills to expand the availability of photo identification cards, a tacit acknowledgement that the state's new law requiring the cards is flawed.

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