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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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Haslam abandons outsourcing park operations
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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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)
Read More »Market Adjustment increases
What we know about Market Adjustment increases effective July 1, 2017 TSEA staff has received the complete list of all job classifications that will see the market adjustment of 4% reflected on their end
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28-day work schedule’s days are numbered
Correction Commissioner Tony Parker responds to questions about his decision to move away from the controversial schedule NASHVILLE – After almost three years operating under the 28-day work schedule, the Tennessee Department of Correction
Read More »Chancellor Young rules state must release public records on Fall Creek Falls privatization effort
Haslam appointee Chancellor Bill Young ruled this week that the state must publically release records associated with the unsuccessful privatization effort at Fall Creek Falls. The ruling came out of a lawsuit filed by
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Important TSEA Member Information
R.A. Delegate Registration Deadline Thursday, May 25 TSEA’s 2017 Representative Assembly is less than a month away! Chapter members should be making plans to attend the 43rd Annual RA, scheduled for June 15-17, 2017 at
Read More »No Bids Received For Fall Creek Falls Outsourcing Proposal
The Times Free Press reported today that Gov. Haslam’s proposal to outsource at Fall Creek Falls state park received no bids. This means state employees will continue to operate the facility! This is a
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