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TDEC Launches State Park Upgrades Survey
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is asking for public input on the facilities at Fall Creek Falls State Park. According to an email sent to Tennessee State Park supporters, the department seeks input
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Sick Leave Bank Board votes to waive annual assessment
The Sick Leave Bank (SLB) Board of Trustees today voted unanimously to waive this year’s annual assessment of sick leave. Members can expect to receive a written notice of the board’s decision soon. The
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2017 Membership Recruitment Contest
TSEA’s 2017 membership recruitment contest is here! Could you use a little extra cash for Christmas gifts? Or do you need a day at the spa? Maybe you’ve had your eyes on a new
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Memphis City Council urges Univ of Memphis to opt out of outsourcing
Members of the Memphis City Council want the University of Memphis Board of Trustees to opt out of the state’s controversial facilities management outsourcing contract with JLL, a multi-national corporation located outside of Tennessee. City
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Knoxville legislators urge UT to opt out of outsourcing
Sen. Richard Briggs and Rep. Rick Staples coauthored a guest column for the Knoxville News Sentinel Friday urging University of Tennessee Chancellor Beverly Davenport and President Joseph DiPietro to opt out of Gov. Haslam’s
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July Tax Revenues
The state has announced total tax revenues for July were more than budgeted expectations. This marks the fourth straight month and 11 of the last 12 months where total tax revenue in TN has
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The Haslam administration announced it will no longer pursue outsourcing the management and operations of any of Tennessee’s state parks. The announcement was made by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau
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Eclipse Blitz recruitment contest
This contest is closed. We are tallying the numbers and will announce a winner soon. — With all the buzz about the coming solar eclipse, TSEA wanted to get in on the fun! One
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TDOT and THP planning for August 21 eclipse
The 2017 Great American Eclipse will enter the Mid-State on Monday, August 21, spanning I-24, I-40, and I-65. Lasting more than an hour, the sun will slowly be covered by the moon, engulfing the
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2017 Market Adjustment Communication
TSEA today obtained the following information regarding the July 1, 2017 Market Adjustments: 2017 Market Adjustment Communication July 2017 Market Adjustment FAQs 2017 Market Adjustment (class series for incumbents to receive a salary adjustment)
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