SSG-TN News Clips

Politics

State Rep. Campfield says he'll seek Senate seat
August 10, 2009 Tennessean
State Rep. Stacey Campfield says he'll seek the Senate seat being vacated next year by Tim Burchett.

State Sen. Jim Kyle prepares to run for governor
August 10, 2009 Memphis Commercial Appeal
State Sen. Jim Kyle of Memphis launches his campaign for governor Tuesday emphasizing his experience as chief legislative sponsor of Gov. Phil Bredesen's initiatives and his role in the upcoming push for higher education reform.

Development

Phone, cable giants to provide data for government's broadband map
August 10, 2009 Associated Press
The country's biggest phone and cable companies have agreed to hand over information about their broadband networks to help the federal government produce a national map showing where high-speed Internet connections are available across the U.S.

Education

Subpar Tennessee raises bar for public schools
August 10, 2009 Tennessean
Tennessee's attempt to drastically transform its poorly performing public schools begins this year with a new curriculum, new tests and a new list of textbooks.

Stimulus

Stimulus keeps checks coming as job hunts fail
August 10, 2009 Tennessean
This is not the first time that Gary Mendenhall has been out of a job. But this is different.

Healthcare

Consumer protections lost in health care debate
August 10, 2009 Associated Press
It’s one issue in the health care debate that nearly everyone — even the insurance lobby — seems to agree on: Better consumer protections are needed to end the nightmare of not being able to get covered for a treatable, if costly, illness.

Poll: Americans divided on health care overhaul
August 10, 2009 USA Today
As supporters and opponents of overhauling the health care system try to shape public opinion at congressional town-hall-style meetings, both sides face a big complication: Public opinion on the issue is complex in ways that defy an easy Republican-Democratic divide.

Economy

Recession may force revisions to the operation of state government
August 10, 2009 Chattanooga Times Free Press
The worst economy since the Great Depression could leave state government finances in the ditch for years to come, ultimately forcing painful decisions by Tennessee’s next governor about the services the state provides, fiscal experts say.

Buyouts lure 9,000 state workers into retirement
August 10, 2009 Stateline
Looking to shield their work forces from tumultuous cutbacks, at least six cash-strapped states have decided this year to spend millions on incentives to encourage government employees to retire.

Energy

Builders fear energy law could stall housing rally
August 10, 2009 Bloomberg News
Legislation requiring new U.S. homes to be more energy-efficient threatens to smother a rebound in the housing market, homebuilders say.

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