Weekly Waste
Switchgrass
Weekly Waste
Groups Unveil Annual 'Pork Report'
Pork Report
Hidden Gas Tax
Legislators let Tennesseans down this year
Jun 21, 2009By Ben Cunningham and Justin Owen (From The Tennessean)
A white flag flies over the state Capitol when the Tennessee General Assembly is in session. When that flag flies, our freedoms and pocketbooks hang in the balance. It seems that every session of the legislature brings more outrageous laws and higher tax burdens; government power creeps upon us like high tide, as needed reform is drowned in the swell.
State Legislature Passes Much Needed Charter School Reform
Jun 18, 2009The Tennessee Center for Policy Research applauds the state House of Representatives for passing charter school reform legislation on Thursday. The measure (SB2133-HB2146), sponsored by Sen. Jamie Woodson and Rep. Beth Harwell, had previously been stalled in the House despite passing quickly through the Senate.
Insurance Agent Legislators Sponsor Bill Offering Tax Credits to Insurance Companies
Jun 10, 2009Policy brief finds ties between some sponsoring lawmakers’ insurance businesses and insurance carriers that have participated in similar funds out of state with capital company seeking the bill
Technical Corrections Bill Has Hidden Taxes
Jun 8, 2009Bill intended to clarify state tax code brings up a slate of new tax increases, some already rejected by the General Assembly
Legislators with Insurance Industry Interests Back Bill that could Aid National Insurance Companies
Jun 10, 2009Proposed tax credit involves investment firm tied to numerous national insurance companies linked to some legislators’ own businesses.
National Guard Checkpoint
May 14, 2009Policy Brief No. 04-09
MP exercise with Whiteville Police initially canceled by public affairs office.
By Clint Brewer
MP exercise with Whiteville Police initially canceled by public affairs office.
By Clint Brewer
The Billion-Dollar Bonanza
May 4, 2009Policy Brief No. 03-09
A set of bond bills for public and private projects in this year’s state budget total well over $1.1 billion in cost. Not that anyone is talking about it.
By Clint Brewer
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Income Tax Would Invite Pink Slips
May 31, 2009By Drew Johnson
‘Never let a serious crisis go to waste.” With these words, White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel exposed the playbook for tax increase advocates.
The Current Plan on Judges is Ridiculous
May 13, 2009When it comes to democracy, I think it's time for a change. Average Tennesseans can't be trusted to make sophisticated decisions like picking their representation in the state legislature. To clear things up, I propose a Legislative Merit Selection Act.
Government Role Hurts Enterprise
May 6, 2009By Dr. Dale Bails
State lawmakers in Nashville have joined the ranks of states willing to give away the store under the guise of economic development.
Testimony in Support of an Economic Civil Rights Act
Apr 1, 2009