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Tennessee 07. Jan 09 09:51
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State Seeks to Minimize TennCare Budget Cuts by Seeking Relief from 21-Year Old Court Order

NASHVILLE - Facing mounting revenue shortfalls, the State of Tennessee today provided updated information to the U.S. District Court in Nashville concerning potential budget cuts that TennCare faces as a result of the deepening economic recession. The state is seeking relief from a long-running lawsuit known as Daniels that, if granted, could minimize the planned cuts that are needed to help...
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Tennessee 07. Jan 09 09:51
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New 2009 State Maps Now Available

2009 Map Features New, Easier to Read Design   NASHVILLE - The official 2009 Tennessee Transportation Map is now available to assist travelers in their planning efforts.  This year’s state map has been totally redesigned to feature larger, easier to read information and interstate mile and exit markers listed right on the map. The 2009 map includes the same important information...
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Tennessee 07. Jan 09 09:51
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Morgan County Woman Must Repay the State after TennCare, Food Stamp Fraud Convictions

NASHVILLE – A Morgan County woman accused of obtaining TennCare benefits she did not qualify for must repay the state for medical and pharmacy services provided through TennCare.  She must also reimburse the state for food stamps she received from the Department of Human Services (DHS). ead more
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Tennessee 05. Jan 09 14:53
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Start New Year With Resolution to Practice Fire Safety

NASHVILLE-The standby new year’s resolutions are well-worn and familiar: quit smoking, lose weight, travel, meet that special someone. The State Fire Marshal’s office wants Tennesseans to add practicing fire safety to that list – and wants them to stick with it. ead more
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Tennessee 05. Jan 09 10:52
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Deputy Governor Stuart Brunson Announces Plans to Leave Bredesen Administration

NASHVILLE - Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that Stuart Brunson, who has served as Deputy Governor since December 2006, will leave his administration later this month. Brunson has been a long-time advisor to Bredesen, serving as campaign manager for Bredesen’s election in 2002 and for his re-election in 2006, in which the governor won all of Tennessee’s 95 counties. ead more
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Tennessee 05. Jan 09 08:52
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TDOT Searches for Next Tennessee Teen Star

  NASHVILLE – The road to stardom now has a shortcut for Tennessee high school students. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is looking for the director of their next ad on teen safe driving in work zones and they want a Tennessee high school student to create it. The first ever Between the Barrels Project Orange Video contest begins Monday, January 5, 2009 and is open ...
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Tennessee 31. Dec 08 10:50
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Governor Bredesen Visits Roane County Spill Site

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Tennessee 31. Dec 08 07:50
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Record Month, Record Year for Office of Inspector General

NASHVILLE – December was a record month and 2008 was a record year for the Office of Inspector General (OIG), the law enforcement agency tasked with pursuing fraud and criminal activity in TennCare and preserving the integrity of the expanded Medicaid program.   “We are very serious about our duty to eliminate fraud in TennCare and to see that justice is served for people...
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Tennessee 30. Dec 08 08:53
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Resolve to Quit Smoking in the New Year

Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine Offers Support to Smokers Who Want to Quit NASHVILLE - New Year's Day is the most popular day each year for deciding to adopt healthier habits, including quitting smoking. While quitting can be difficult, it can be done, and is easier to accomplish with professional support. Tennesseans have a much greater chance of quitting for good and achieving their New Year's...
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Tennessee 29. Dec 08 13:51
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Advisory: Crews Making Emergency Repairs May Require Some Lane Closures

Nashville – The Tennessee Department of Transportation has halted all lane closure activity on interstates and state routes until January 5. However, due to damage to roadways caused by recent winter weather and heavy rains, maintenance crews may be called upon to make emergency road repairs which will require some short term lane closures.  All non-emergency construction and...
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Tennessee 29. Dec 08 13:51
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TWRA Offers Tips for Home Firearms Safety

NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is urging everyone who received a firearm as a gift during the holiday season to handle them in a safe and responsible manner. ead more
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Tennessee 29. Dec 08 12:50
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Governor Bredesen Announces Grants to Three Middle Tennessee School Districts to Reduce School Bus Emissions

Metro Nashville Public Schools, Williamson County Schools, Franklin Special School District Receive Grants   NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen announced grants today for three Tennessee school districts to retrofit school buses and reduce diesel emissions. The grant program is a collaborative pilot project between the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Department of...
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Tennessee 29. Dec 08 12:50
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Resolve to Make Folic Acid a Daily Habit in the New Year

NASHVILLE - The Department of Health is reminding all women of childbearing age about the need for folic acid, whether they’re planning a baby right now or not. The Department will join observances of Folic Acid Awareness Week January 5 – 11, 2009. “New Year, New You! Make a Daily Multivitamin Part of Your New Year” is the theme of this observance designed to increase...
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Tennessee 29. Dec 08 08:53
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Tennessee Partners with Universities to Improve Math, Science Instruction

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Education Commissioner Timothy Webb today announced new grants to institutions of higher education to provide research-based professional development to K-12 teachers of math and science. These Math and Science Partnership grants create a three-year relationship between a university and area school systems to enhance teaching of these critical subject...
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Tennessee 29. Dec 08 08:53
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Advisory: Governor's Highway Safety Office to Kick off Cumberland Crackdown

NASHVILLE - The Governor's Highway Safety Office will join 23 law enforcement agencies Wednesday, December 31 at noon to announce the 12 hour Cumberland Crackdown, one of the largest enforcement events in Tennessee. Law enforcement agencies focus their efforts on Highway 127 (SR28) and State Route 111. Both highways intersect in Pickett County at the Kentucky border and cross the...
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