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Governor Haslam to focus on Tennessee budget
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In his first “State of the State” speech, Gov. Bill Haslam declared a “new normal” of Tennessee government getting by with less money; his second was centered…
Gov. Haslam announces formal review of teacher evaluations
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced that there will be both an external and internal review of the new teacher evaluation system. He has charged the State Collaborative…
Haslam gives $45 Million to family charities over decade
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Gov. Bill Haslam over the past decade has given more than $45 million to two family-run charitable foundations that support education, religion and culture. The Knoxville News…
Haslam announces task force to examine opportunity scholarships
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced the formation of a task force to make recommendations on what an opportunity scholarship initiative might look like in Tennessee based on…
Governor Haslam Announces Freeze of New Rules and Regulations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Governor Bill Haslam announced yesterday a 45-day freeze on any new regulations and rules as part of the top to bottom review of state government. Haslam also…
Haslam names Emkes head of Finance Department
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Republican Gov.-elect Bill Haslam has named Mark Emkes, the former head of Nashville-based Bridgestone Americas, as his commissioner of finance and administration. Emkes, 57, was the president…
Haslam to Retain Gonzales as Commissioner of Financial Institutions
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Governor-elect Bill Haslam announced today he will retain Greg Gonzales as Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions. Gonzales has served as Commissioner since 2007 serving…
