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Tennessee Governors Race

Bill Haslam

Republican Bill Haslam has been mayor of Knoxville since 2003 and is president of his family's business, the Pilot truck stop chain.

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Mike McWherter

Democrat Mike McWherter runs his family's beer distribution business and is chairman of the board of First State Bank. The political rookie is the son of former Gov. Ned McWherter

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Tennessee Primary: Bill Haslam Wins GOP Gubernatorial Nod

By Christopher Weber

Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam handily won the Republican nomination for governor of Tennessee on Thursday, beating two more conservative opponents in a primary that also decided the candidates for three ...

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Tennessee Primary Expecting Big Republican Turnout

By Tom Diemer

Tennessee Republicans, excited by competitive races and the GOP's growing strength in a state once regarded as part of the Solid South, expected to turn out in record numbers Thursday as primary ...

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GOP Has the Early Advantage in Tennessee Governor's Race

By Bruce Drake

All the potential Republican candidates for governor in Tennessee are outpolling Democratic hopefuls in the race to fill the seat of Gov. Phil Bredesen, a Democrat who cannot seek re-election because ...

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Mike McWherter

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May 25, 2012

Grundy County veteran receives honor 40 years later

Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press - Chattanooga TN

A Memorial Day event at the Tennessee State Capitol was more than 40 years in the making for one Grundy County family.

May 25, 2012

Governor signs bill to help unemployed

Source: Times-News - Kingsport TN

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Gov. Bill Haslam has signed a proposal to help Tennesseans get off unemployment and find a job.

May 24, 2012

Measure to require drug testing for welfare recipients signed by Haslam

Source: TriCities.com - Bristol VA

A measure to require drug testing as a condition for receiving welfare has been signed by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam.

May 24, 2012

Governor signs parent grading bill

Source: TriCities.com - Bristol VA

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Gov. Bill Haslam has signed a proposal that allows parents to grade themselves on how involved they are in their children's schooling.

May 24, 2012

Governor approves new roll-your-own cigarette tax, fee

Source: Times-News - Kingsport TN

NASHVILLE, Tenn. A measure that requires roll-your-own cigarette retailers to pay a licensing fee and tax and adhere to certain restrictions has been signed by Gov. Bill Haslam.