Quote of the Day:
“I just wanted to feel like a winner.”
- Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher on Tuesday while wearing Peyton Manning's Indianapolis Colts jersey before introducing Manning's former coach Tony Dungy at a Nashville charitable event. Fisher spent most of the rest of the afternoon apologizing to irate Titans fans.
Tennessee News Clips
Education
Economic talks focused on education
October 21, 2009 Jackson Sun
The West Tennessee Megasite and a new initiative to help find funding for those wanting a secondary education dominated discussions at the sixth annual West Tennessee Economic Summit.
Memphis City Schools line up merit-pay PR worth $1.4 million
October 21, 2009 Memphis Commercial Appeal
Memphis City Schools has signed short-term contracts worth $1.4 million with several consultants, including a local public relations agency, as the district moves toward merit pay for teachers and getting rid of those who miss the mark.
Metro Schools Director Focused on Recruiting Teachers
October 20, 2009 Nashville Public Radio
Metro Schools Director Jesse Register says better pay and possibly a free Master’s degree will recruit and retain better teachers.
Politics
State lawmakers step to the fore of state sovereignty movement
October 20, 2009 Nashville City Paper
Tennessee lawmakers stepped to the front of the state sovereignty movement Tuesday, voting to enlist legislators from around the country to try to curb the power of the federal government.
Four Republicans file for Dist. 83 seat
October 21, 2009 Memphis Commercial Appeal
If everyone turns in a petition, at least four Republicans may be seeking the state House seat that was held by Brian Kelsey.
Business
Tennessee to reform municipal financing
October 21, 2009 Tennessean
The state on Tuesday adopted new guidelines to overhaul the way local governments borrow money to build roads, schools and other municipal projects, aimed at shielding them from the type of risky deals that sank the financial markets last year.
Healthcare
Fight Over Medicare Cuts Plays Into Larger Debate
October 21, 2009 Wall Street Journal
Senators battled Tuesday over legislation to forestall a cut in Medicare payments to doctors, trying to seize the advantage in the larger health debate.
Obama Takes a Health Care Hiatus
October 20, 2009 New York Times
As Congressional leaders and White House officials huddle behind closed doors to settle their differences on health care legislation, one of the most powerful voices in the debate — President Obama’s — has grown noticeably quieter.
Economy
Income levels rise in 36 states
October 20, 2009 Nashville Business Journal
Personal income rose in 36 states and the District of Columbia during the second quarter of 2009, a sharp turnaround from the 49-state decline in the first quarter.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Ten Counties Launch Workforce Development and Education Initiative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 20, 2009
CONTACT:
Joe Barker
jwbarker@swtdd.org
731.668.6402
Ten Counties Launch Workforce Development and Education Initiative
“STEP” Program to Support Development of Megasite
Jackson, TN – Representatives from local government and area business leaders announced today the formation of STEP (Southwest Tennessee Educational Pathways), a college access initiative designed to boost workforce development in a ten-county region. The announcement came as part of the annual West Tennessee Economic Development Summit held at Jackson State Community College.
Modeled after the highly successful Ayers Foundation Scholarship Program, the STEP college access program will be implemented in two phases. First, an infrastructure of mentors will be recruited and trained to assist students in navigating the college admissions and financial aid processes. Secondly, participating counties will work to provide “last dollar” scholarships to fill in the tuition gaps for students after all other sources of financial aid have been accessed.
“The regional cooperation in this effort is unprecedented. We came together to explore ways to capitalize on the megasite and it became clear that improving the area’s workforce was crucial to enticing further economic development”, said Joe Barker, Executive Director of the Southwest Tennessee Development District.
STEP has engaged the Ayers Foundation to provide expertise through analyzing existing community resources, recommending how these resources may be leveraged and aligned, and developing training programs for mentors.
State Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development James Neeley who attended the launch said “I am impressed with how local leaders have come together to address workforce needs. We at the department were happy to be a partner in this effort and support this initiative. It’s a great example for other communities”.
Local governments located in the following counties are participating in the STEP initiative: Chester, Decatur, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Lauderdale, Madison, McNairy, and Tipton.
CONTACT:
Joe Barker
jwbarker@swtdd.org
731.668.6402
Ten Counties Launch Workforce Development and Education Initiative
“STEP” Program to Support Development of Megasite
Jackson, TN – Representatives from local government and area business leaders announced today the formation of STEP (Southwest Tennessee Educational Pathways), a college access initiative designed to boost workforce development in a ten-county region. The announcement came as part of the annual West Tennessee Economic Development Summit held at Jackson State Community College.
Modeled after the highly successful Ayers Foundation Scholarship Program, the STEP college access program will be implemented in two phases. First, an infrastructure of mentors will be recruited and trained to assist students in navigating the college admissions and financial aid processes. Secondly, participating counties will work to provide “last dollar” scholarships to fill in the tuition gaps for students after all other sources of financial aid have been accessed.
“The regional cooperation in this effort is unprecedented. We came together to explore ways to capitalize on the megasite and it became clear that improving the area’s workforce was crucial to enticing further economic development”, said Joe Barker, Executive Director of the Southwest Tennessee Development District.
STEP has engaged the Ayers Foundation to provide expertise through analyzing existing community resources, recommending how these resources may be leveraged and aligned, and developing training programs for mentors.
State Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development James Neeley who attended the launch said “I am impressed with how local leaders have come together to address workforce needs. We at the department were happy to be a partner in this effort and support this initiative. It’s a great example for other communities”.
Local governments located in the following counties are participating in the STEP initiative: Chester, Decatur, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Lauderdale, Madison, McNairy, and Tipton.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Clips and quote
Quote of the Day:
“No one has got the backbone or the guts to even talk about revenue enhancement.”
- House Speaker Emeritus Jimmy Naifeh (D-Covington) during a meeting to brief House leaders on the status of the state budget as tax collections continue to fall. (knoxnews.com)
Tennessee News Clips
Politics
A C Wharton wins with 60 percent of vote; turnout less than 25 percent
October 15, 2009 Memphis Commercial Appeal
Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton cruised to victory on Thursday with 60 percent of the vote, spanking 24 opponents in the special election to replace longtime Memphis mayor Willie Herenton.
Tea-Party Activists Complicate Republican Comeback Strategy
October 16, 2009 Wall Street Journal
The rise of conservative "tea party" activists around the country has created a dilemma for Republicans.
Wharton’s Memphis win to set off scramble for interim Shelby County leadership
October 15, 2009 Memphis Commercial Appeal
Sometime in the next few days, A C Wharton will submit a resignation letter to the Shelby County Commission, setting in motion a chain of events that will ripple through local government for months.
Education
Students Held Back Did Better
October 15, 2009 New York Times
A long-awaited study analyzing the Bloomberg administration’s student-promotion policy says that fifth graders who were held back did better in subsequent years, and that specialized instruction for struggling students showed moderate success.
School board questions teacher training plans
October 16, 2009 Chattanooga Times Free Press
Plans to send teachers and principals to educational conferences and development training opportunities came under harsh criticism from the Hamilton County Board of Education on Thursday night.
Stimulus
Early stimulus reports show gain in teaching, construction jobs
October 16, 2009 Stateline
Teachers, construction workers and public safety officials appear to be the initial winners from the states' share of the $787 billion federal economic stimulus package, according to the first quarterly reports filed by states to show how many jobs the rescue plan saved or created.
Healthcare
Funding and Middle-Class Relief Are Keys to Health Bills
October 16, 2009 Wall Street Journal
Don't be fooled by the turmoil. This is the week the odds tipped ever so slightly in favor of a health overhaul passing Congress.
Smoking Bans Reduce Heart Attacks and Disease
October 15, 2009 New York Times
Bans on smoking in places like restaurants, offices and public buildings reduce cases of heart attacks and heart disease, according to a report released Thursday by a federally commissioned panel of scientists.
Wellness Incentives Could Create Health-Care Loophole
October 16, 2009 Washington Post
Get in shape or pay a price.
Economy
State eyes $1.1 billion in budget cuts in ’10
October 16, 2009 Chattanooga Times Free Press
Tennessee may have to slash as much as $350 million more from its budget next year on top of $753 million in already planned reductions.
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“No one has got the backbone or the guts to even talk about revenue enhancement.”
- House Speaker Emeritus Jimmy Naifeh (D-Covington) during a meeting to brief House leaders on the status of the state budget as tax collections continue to fall. (knoxnews.com)
Tennessee News Clips
Politics
A C Wharton wins with 60 percent of vote; turnout less than 25 percent
October 15, 2009 Memphis Commercial Appeal
Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton cruised to victory on Thursday with 60 percent of the vote, spanking 24 opponents in the special election to replace longtime Memphis mayor Willie Herenton.
Tea-Party Activists Complicate Republican Comeback Strategy
October 16, 2009 Wall Street Journal
The rise of conservative "tea party" activists around the country has created a dilemma for Republicans.
Wharton’s Memphis win to set off scramble for interim Shelby County leadership
October 15, 2009 Memphis Commercial Appeal
Sometime in the next few days, A C Wharton will submit a resignation letter to the Shelby County Commission, setting in motion a chain of events that will ripple through local government for months.
Education
Students Held Back Did Better
October 15, 2009 New York Times
A long-awaited study analyzing the Bloomberg administration’s student-promotion policy says that fifth graders who were held back did better in subsequent years, and that specialized instruction for struggling students showed moderate success.
School board questions teacher training plans
October 16, 2009 Chattanooga Times Free Press
Plans to send teachers and principals to educational conferences and development training opportunities came under harsh criticism from the Hamilton County Board of Education on Thursday night.
Stimulus
Early stimulus reports show gain in teaching, construction jobs
October 16, 2009 Stateline
Teachers, construction workers and public safety officials appear to be the initial winners from the states' share of the $787 billion federal economic stimulus package, according to the first quarterly reports filed by states to show how many jobs the rescue plan saved or created.
Healthcare
Funding and Middle-Class Relief Are Keys to Health Bills
October 16, 2009 Wall Street Journal
Don't be fooled by the turmoil. This is the week the odds tipped ever so slightly in favor of a health overhaul passing Congress.
Smoking Bans Reduce Heart Attacks and Disease
October 15, 2009 New York Times
Bans on smoking in places like restaurants, offices and public buildings reduce cases of heart attacks and heart disease, according to a report released Thursday by a federally commissioned panel of scientists.
Wellness Incentives Could Create Health-Care Loophole
October 16, 2009 Washington Post
Get in shape or pay a price.
Economy
State eyes $1.1 billion in budget cuts in ’10
October 16, 2009 Chattanooga Times Free Press
Tennessee may have to slash as much as $350 million more from its budget next year on top of $753 million in already planned reductions.
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Thursday, October 1, 2009
Former Executive Director of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Joins Southern Strategy Group
Southern Strategy Group is proud to announce Electra Theodorides-Bustle has joined its Tallahassee, Florida office as its newest partner. Electra brings more than 15 years experience in executive, legal, and policy making positions.
Paul Bradshaw, the firm’s founder, said, “Electra brings to the firm deep subject matter expertise on a range of topics including law enforcement and the operation of state government. Combine that with her remarkable energy and stellar reputation among decision makers, and you have the perfect partner for our lobbying firm.”
Most recently, Electra served as the Executive Director of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles where she was unanimously appointed by Florida’s Governor and Cabinet. As Executive Director, Electra was responsible for all activities of one of the nation’s largest safety and consumer oriented agencies, which includes the Florida Highway Patrol, the Division of Driver Licensing, and the Division of Motor Vehicles as well as a large information technology and administrative and business support divisions.
Prior to being appointed Executive Director, Electra served as Assistant Commissioner for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for three years and oversaw critical areas including legislative affairs office, sexual predator registry, the Capitol Police, criminal justice officer, records and discipline, and the State’s criminal history and fingerprint databases.
Electra also has a diverse legal career in the public sector serving as Assistant General Counsel for the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, General Counsel for the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and Deputy General Counsel for the Florida Sheriffs Association. Electra also represented the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation and the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives.
Southern Strategy Group first opened its doors in 1999. Since then, the Tallahassee, Florida based business has grown to be one of the largest government relations firms in the United States, with over 17 affiliated offices throughout the country. For more information, please visit http://www.sostrategy.com/.
Paul Bradshaw, the firm’s founder, said, “Electra brings to the firm deep subject matter expertise on a range of topics including law enforcement and the operation of state government. Combine that with her remarkable energy and stellar reputation among decision makers, and you have the perfect partner for our lobbying firm.”
Most recently, Electra served as the Executive Director of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles where she was unanimously appointed by Florida’s Governor and Cabinet. As Executive Director, Electra was responsible for all activities of one of the nation’s largest safety and consumer oriented agencies, which includes the Florida Highway Patrol, the Division of Driver Licensing, and the Division of Motor Vehicles as well as a large information technology and administrative and business support divisions.
Prior to being appointed Executive Director, Electra served as Assistant Commissioner for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for three years and oversaw critical areas including legislative affairs office, sexual predator registry, the Capitol Police, criminal justice officer, records and discipline, and the State’s criminal history and fingerprint databases.
Electra also has a diverse legal career in the public sector serving as Assistant General Counsel for the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, General Counsel for the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and Deputy General Counsel for the Florida Sheriffs Association. Electra also represented the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation and the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives.
Southern Strategy Group first opened its doors in 1999. Since then, the Tallahassee, Florida based business has grown to be one of the largest government relations firms in the United States, with over 17 affiliated offices throughout the country. For more information, please visit http://www.sostrategy.com/.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Clips and quote
Quote of the Day:
“Heart attack rates fall 17% after smoking bans enacted”
- Headline from USA Today last week. Tennessee’s indoor smoking ban began two years ago this week. Two separate analyses – of 25 different studies - released last week found that heart attack rates fall 17% within a year after smoking bans take effect. Given that there are about 920,000 heart attacks every year in the US, the studies suggests that public smoking bans could prevent more than 150,000 of these.
Politics
Poll Finds Support for Ban on Texting at the Wheel
September 27, 2009 New York Times
The public overwhelmingly supports the prohibition of text messaging while driving, the latest New York Times/CBS News Poll finds.
Tennessee House Speaker Kent Williams gets help for PAC
September 28, 2009 Knoxville News Sentinel
Thirty Republican state representatives and two state senators have signed up to help House Speaker Kent Williams launch a new political action committee with a Knoxville fundraiser.
Education
Teacher bonus pay plan stalled over funding
September 28, 2009 Chattanooga Times Free Press
Until last week, Hamilton County School administrators thought they had a plan to pay teachers extra for performing well in typically undesirable jobs or for having a high level of education.
School board to adopt resolution urging adherence to new standards
September 28, 2009 Knoxville News Sentinel
The Knox County school board plans to adopt a resolution that will encourage state education officials and lawmakers not to "walk away or water down" tougher curriculum standards despite an initial drop in student test scores as they adjust to the changes.
TN college enrollments hit record highs
September 28, 2009 Tennessean
Tennessee Board of Regents colleges and universities are experiencing the highest enrollment in history, reaching more than 200,000 students, Chancellor Charles Manning said.
Healthcare
Employers try to limit rising health plan costs
September 28, 2009 Tennessean
Pat Stella is pondering his options after being told by an insurance broker that premiums on his employees' health benefits package could increase by as much as 11 percent next year.
Use of Federal Health Clinics Soars
September 28, 2009 Wall Street Journal
Federally funded health centers, originally created to serve the poor, are seeing a surge of patients as more Americans struggle financially.
Economy
Risky business: States tax the rich at their peril
September 27, 2009 Associated Press
This year, New York’s deep-pocketed rich were required to dig even deeper to help shore up state finances.
States counting on cheap credit to avoid spending cuts
September 28, 2009 USA Today
State governments are rushing to borrow money to take advantage of cheap and plentiful credit at a time when tax collections are tumbling.
Stimulus
States Rush to Avoid Losing $9 Billion in Highway Funds
September 28, 2009 Wall Street Journal
States are urging Congress and the White House to act fast to change a law that may soon deprive them of nearly $9 billion in federal highway funds, the equivalent of roughly one-third of the amount in the economic-stimulus package.
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“Heart attack rates fall 17% after smoking bans enacted”
- Headline from USA Today last week. Tennessee’s indoor smoking ban began two years ago this week. Two separate analyses – of 25 different studies - released last week found that heart attack rates fall 17% within a year after smoking bans take effect. Given that there are about 920,000 heart attacks every year in the US, the studies suggests that public smoking bans could prevent more than 150,000 of these.
Politics
Poll Finds Support for Ban on Texting at the Wheel
September 27, 2009 New York Times
The public overwhelmingly supports the prohibition of text messaging while driving, the latest New York Times/CBS News Poll finds.
Tennessee House Speaker Kent Williams gets help for PAC
September 28, 2009 Knoxville News Sentinel
Thirty Republican state representatives and two state senators have signed up to help House Speaker Kent Williams launch a new political action committee with a Knoxville fundraiser.
Education
Teacher bonus pay plan stalled over funding
September 28, 2009 Chattanooga Times Free Press
Until last week, Hamilton County School administrators thought they had a plan to pay teachers extra for performing well in typically undesirable jobs or for having a high level of education.
School board to adopt resolution urging adherence to new standards
September 28, 2009 Knoxville News Sentinel
The Knox County school board plans to adopt a resolution that will encourage state education officials and lawmakers not to "walk away or water down" tougher curriculum standards despite an initial drop in student test scores as they adjust to the changes.
TN college enrollments hit record highs
September 28, 2009 Tennessean
Tennessee Board of Regents colleges and universities are experiencing the highest enrollment in history, reaching more than 200,000 students, Chancellor Charles Manning said.
Healthcare
Employers try to limit rising health plan costs
September 28, 2009 Tennessean
Pat Stella is pondering his options after being told by an insurance broker that premiums on his employees' health benefits package could increase by as much as 11 percent next year.
Use of Federal Health Clinics Soars
September 28, 2009 Wall Street Journal
Federally funded health centers, originally created to serve the poor, are seeing a surge of patients as more Americans struggle financially.
Economy
Risky business: States tax the rich at their peril
September 27, 2009 Associated Press
This year, New York’s deep-pocketed rich were required to dig even deeper to help shore up state finances.
States counting on cheap credit to avoid spending cuts
September 28, 2009 USA Today
State governments are rushing to borrow money to take advantage of cheap and plentiful credit at a time when tax collections are tumbling.
Stimulus
States Rush to Avoid Losing $9 Billion in Highway Funds
September 28, 2009 Wall Street Journal
States are urging Congress and the White House to act fast to change a law that may soon deprive them of nearly $9 billion in federal highway funds, the equivalent of roughly one-third of the amount in the economic-stimulus package.
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Friday, September 25, 2009
Clips and quote
Quote of the Day:
“President Obama was on six different TV shows pitching his healthcare plan over the last couple of days. You know the difference between Obama and the ShamWow guy? You can see the ShamWow guy on Fox.”
- Jay Leno
Tennessee News Clips
Politics
Kirk Heads to Senate With Brief, Crucial Mission
September 24, 2009 New York Times
Given the myriad other roles Paul G. Kirk Jr. has played for Senator Edward M. Kennedy — strategist, divorce lawyer, master of ceremonies at the senator’s memorial service, executor of his estate — his appointment Thursday as the interim appointee to the Senate seat Mr. Kennedy held was both kismet and deeply pragmatic.
State Rep. Kelsey resigns to focus on race for state senate seat
September 24, 2009 Memphis Commercial Appeal
As he promised, state Rep. Brian Kelsey of Germantown resigned Thursday from the Germantown and East Memphis district he has represented since 2005.
Education
Two 'early college' high schools proposed for Sullivan County
September 24, 2009 Kingsport Times News
Sullivan County needs to have two “early college” high schools, according to one of the teams formed after the education/work force development summit held earlier this year.
General praise for Memphis City Schools Supt. Cash's first year
September 25, 2009 Memphis Commercial Appeal
City schools Supt. Kriner Cash got his first formal feedback from the Memphis board of education Thursday in a public meeting.
Student loan borrowers can apply for relief
September 25, 2009 USA Today
When money is tight and jobs are scarce, repaying your student loans is painful. But if you let your loans go into default, you'll enter a world of hurt.
Healthcare
Pelosi Presses for a Public Option
September 25, 2009 Wall Street Journal
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stepped up her push for a publicly run health plan that has divided congressional Democrats, saying it could "save enormous amounts of money.”
Senate Panel Rejects Bid to Add Drug Discount
September 25, 2009 New York Times
President Obama scored a big victory on Thursday as the Senate Finance Committee rejected a proposal to require pharmaceutical companies to give bigger discounts to Medicare on drugs dispensed to older Americans with low incomes.
Economy
Tax panels focus on states' long term fiscal health
September 25, 2009 Stateline
The crisis in declining tax revenues is forcing some states to ask big questions about how they will finance government services once they get through the recession.
Stimulus
Stimulus takes detour around ailing metropolitan area roads
September 24, 2009 USA Today
Nearly $10 billion in stimulus aid to repair the nation's tattered highways has largely bypassed dozens of metropolitan areas where roads are in the worst shape, a USA TODAY analysis shows.
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“President Obama was on six different TV shows pitching his healthcare plan over the last couple of days. You know the difference between Obama and the ShamWow guy? You can see the ShamWow guy on Fox.”
- Jay Leno
Tennessee News Clips
Politics
Kirk Heads to Senate With Brief, Crucial Mission
September 24, 2009 New York Times
Given the myriad other roles Paul G. Kirk Jr. has played for Senator Edward M. Kennedy — strategist, divorce lawyer, master of ceremonies at the senator’s memorial service, executor of his estate — his appointment Thursday as the interim appointee to the Senate seat Mr. Kennedy held was both kismet and deeply pragmatic.
State Rep. Kelsey resigns to focus on race for state senate seat
September 24, 2009 Memphis Commercial Appeal
As he promised, state Rep. Brian Kelsey of Germantown resigned Thursday from the Germantown and East Memphis district he has represented since 2005.
Education
Two 'early college' high schools proposed for Sullivan County
September 24, 2009 Kingsport Times News
Sullivan County needs to have two “early college” high schools, according to one of the teams formed after the education/work force development summit held earlier this year.
General praise for Memphis City Schools Supt. Cash's first year
September 25, 2009 Memphis Commercial Appeal
City schools Supt. Kriner Cash got his first formal feedback from the Memphis board of education Thursday in a public meeting.
Student loan borrowers can apply for relief
September 25, 2009 USA Today
When money is tight and jobs are scarce, repaying your student loans is painful. But if you let your loans go into default, you'll enter a world of hurt.
Healthcare
Pelosi Presses for a Public Option
September 25, 2009 Wall Street Journal
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stepped up her push for a publicly run health plan that has divided congressional Democrats, saying it could "save enormous amounts of money.”
Senate Panel Rejects Bid to Add Drug Discount
September 25, 2009 New York Times
President Obama scored a big victory on Thursday as the Senate Finance Committee rejected a proposal to require pharmaceutical companies to give bigger discounts to Medicare on drugs dispensed to older Americans with low incomes.
Economy
Tax panels focus on states' long term fiscal health
September 25, 2009 Stateline
The crisis in declining tax revenues is forcing some states to ask big questions about how they will finance government services once they get through the recession.
Stimulus
Stimulus takes detour around ailing metropolitan area roads
September 24, 2009 USA Today
Nearly $10 billion in stimulus aid to repair the nation's tattered highways has largely bypassed dozens of metropolitan areas where roads are in the worst shape, a USA TODAY analysis shows.
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Saturday, September 19, 2009
Scott White joins Southern Strategy Group
Press Release – September 21, 2009
Scott White joins Southern Strategy Group
Southern Strategy Group, the South’s largest government relations consulting firm, announced today that Scott White has joined its Nashville office. White served as Deputy Commissioner of the State of Tennessee’s Department of Commerce and Insurance from 2001 through 2006.
Since 2006, White has served as legislative counsel for several private companies. He has specialized in state government relations and administrative law with a concentration in the areas of insurance and professional regulation. White is an attorney and served as Chief Counsel and Director of Legal Services during his time at Commerce and Insurance. He joins former Bredesen administration officials Robert Gowan, Drew Kim and Patrick Smith in the Southern Strategy Group Nashville office.
Since 2006, White has served as legislative counsel for several private companies. He has specialized in state government relations and administrative law with a concentration in the areas of insurance and professional regulation. White is an attorney and served as Chief Counsel and Director of Legal Services during his time at Commerce and Insurance. He joins former Bredesen administration officials Robert Gowan, Drew Kim and Patrick Smith in the Southern Strategy Group Nashville office.
“We are very excited to have Scott White join Southern Strategy Group”, said Robert Gowan, managing partner of the Nashville office. “He is an expert in many areas of state government and he brings a broad base of knowledge and skills to Southern Strategy Group. While he is recognized in and around the State Capitol for his expertise in the areas of insurance and professional regulation, I know from working with Scott for several years that he is also generally an expert at getting things done. There’s very little red tape that he can’t cut through. He will be a tremendous asset to Southern Strategy Group and our clients.”
Scott White said, “Southern Strategy Group is known for its integrity and ability to navigate the complex world of local, state and federal government. I look forward to joining the talented team at Southern Strategy Group and contributing to an organization with a proven record of successful advocacy and sound advice in the governmental arena.“
Southern Strategy Group is part of an interlocking network of government relations consulting offices that spans coast to coast and border to border within the United States. With more than 50 government relations and business consultants, 300 clients, and 16 offices throughout the United States, Southern Strategy Group and its affiliated offices make up the largest government relations network in the United States. Southern Strategy Group represents a large array of clients in many fields, including health care, utilities, communications, banking, insurance, entertainment, and real estate development. Southern Strategy Group is a bi-partisan lobbying firm that uses teams of lobbyists trained to be insightful strategists and compelling advocates in order to achieve the client goals.
Please visit http://www.sostrategy.com/ for more information on the Tennessee office and other Southern Strategy Group offices.
Contact:
Robert Gowan
615.259.5509
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