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TSEA holds Representative Assembly virtually
NASHVILLE – After an unprecedented year for state employees, and the world, TSEA held its first-ever Virtual Representative Assembly on Friday, August 21, 2020. A Virtual Representative Assembly was necessary [&hellip
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Early voting started today! Here is what you need to know
Today early voting started for the Aug. 6 primary election in Tennessee. Here’s what you need to know: If you are a registered voter and you plan to vote in [&hellip
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State Revenues for June 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Butch Eley announced Monday, July 13, that revenues for June were $1.5 billion, which is $12.5 million less than the [&hellip
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In Memorium: Donald Burnette
It is with a great deal of sadness that we inform our members and fellow state employees of the passing of former TSEA Board Member Donald Burnette. Donald was a [&hellip
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In Memorium: Bob Buss
We are deeply saddened by the passing of former TEAM PAC Chairman and TSEA Board Member Bob Buss. Bob was a charter member of TSEA, who joined the association on [&hellip
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Legislative Update: Week ending 6-19-2020
The Tennessee Legislature Thursday night passed a $39 billion state budget, which includes over $1 billion in cuts, including the elimination of FY20/21 raises for state employees. Earlier in the [&hellip
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House passes amended state budget; Senate and House to negotiate differences
Today the Tennessee House passed an amended version of the state budget. The House version of the budget differs significantly from the Senate’s budget, which means the two legislative bodies [&hellip
Read More »Legislative Update: Week ending 6-12-2020
The Senate yesterday passed a reduced state budget, which incorporates a multitude of cuts, including eliminating raises for state and higher education employees in the coming year. We expect the [&hellip
Read More »State Revenues for May 2020
The state has announced revenues for May totaled $981.9 million, which is $197.3 million less than the budgeted monthly revenue estimate and $184.7 million less than May 2019. “May sales [&hellip
Read More »Legislative Update: Week ending 6-5-2020
The Tennessee General Assembly was very active this week as they work toward finishing up Legislative Session. TSEA Legislation On Wednesday, under the guidance of our dedicated bill sponsor Chairman [&hellip
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