Governor Bredesen
Bredesen Names Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Released on Wed, Nov 26, 2008 - 1:08 pm underNASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen has appointed 30 Tennesseans to serve on 12 state boards and commissions.
“The State of Tennessee depends on citizens like these men and women to serve the state through its boards and commissions,” Bredesen said. “I appreciate their willingness to serve and the skills, experience and knowledge they bring to their respective appointments.”
Bredesen Concludes Open Budget Hearings
Released on Tue, Nov 25, 2008 - 1:21 pm under NASHVILLE - Governor Phil Bredesen concluded his seventh round of open state budget hearings on Tuesday, November 25, at the State Capitol in Nashville. Upon taking office in 2003, Bredesen made a commitment to open the budget process to give Tennesseans full view of how their tax dollars fund state government. As he concluded this year’s open budget hearings, Bredesen reiterated several points regarding the FY 2009-2010 budget.
Governor Bredesen Opens State Budget Hearings
Released on Mon, Nov 17, 2008 - 12:51 pm under
Bredesen Leads Interactive Session with Students
NASHVILLE - Governor Phil Bredesen kicked off his seventh round of open state budget hearings Monday at the State Capitol, beginning with the Department of Education as is his tradition. Following the budget hearing, Bredesen and Education Commissioner Dr. Timothy Webb led an interactive civics lesson with high school students from four school systems. The students watched the budget hearing via streaming video, then submitted their questions about the education budget and state budget process to Bredesen and Webb for response.
Advisory: Bredesen to Launch Open Budget Hearings with Civics Lesson
Released on Thu, Nov 13, 2008 - 3:32 pm under
Interactive Session with Students to Follow Education Hearing
NASHVILLE - Governor Phil Bredesen will lead an interactive civics lesson with Tennessee students as Bredesen kicks off his seventh round of open state budget hearings on Monday, November 17, at the State Capitol. Magnet and high school students from four school districts will first observe the Department of Education’s budget hearing via streaming video. At the conclusion of the hearing, they will participate in a virtual Q&A session with Bredesen and Education Commissioner Timothy Webb.
Advisory: Governor's Energy Task Force to Meet Friday in Jackson
Released on Thu, Nov 13, 2008 - 12:47 pm underJACKSON, Tenn. — Governor Phil Bredesen on Friday (11/14) will convene the seventh meeting of the Governor’s Task Force on Energy Policy as part of the ongoing effort to develop a new state energy plan. The 17-member panel includes key state officials as well as representatives of business, environmental and other interests. The task force is charged with making recommendations to help Tennessee become a leader in energy efficiency and conservation, development of clean-energy technology, and use of alternative fuels and renewable energy sources.
Bredesen Signs Music Copyright Infringement Bill
Released on Wed, Nov 12, 2008 - 5:04 pm under
NASHVILLE - Governor Phil Bredesen kicked off CMA Day in Nashville with a ceremonial bill signing on Wednesday. Bredesen was joined by state legislators and members of the country music industry in signing Senate Bill 3974, which requires Tennessee's public and private universities and colleges to take steps to ensure that computers on their campuses are not being used to disseminate or download copyrighted material through peer-to-peer file sharing programs.
Governor Bredesen Honors Tennessee's Veterans
Released on Mon, Nov 10, 2008 - 4:15 pm under
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NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen took time out Monday to honor Tennessee’s veterans in a ceremony at War Memorial Plaza, paying special tribute to veterans working in state government.
“Today there are 4,115 veterans and spouses of veterans who serve the state of Tennessee,” Bredesen said. “These individuals, for whom public duty is a way of life, continue to serve our state and its people in so many ways. This is a special group of men and women who stand out among an already distinguished body of soldiers. Their continued commitment to public service demonstrates that the volunteer spirit can, truly, last a lifetime.”
Bredesen Appoints Martin to Tennessee Circuit Court
Released on Mon, Nov 10, 2008 - 1:17 pm underNASHVILLE - Governor Phil Bredesen has appointed James G. Martin of Franklin, Tenn., to fill the vacancy on the Tennessee Circuit Court, 21st Judicial District, Division II. The 21st Judicial District is composed of Williamson, Hickman, Perry and Lewis counties. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Judge R.E. Lee Davies, which was effective October 1.
Bredesen Announces New Web Resource to Help Tennessee Families
Released on Fri, Nov 07, 2008 - 9:14 am underNASHVILLE - Governor Phil Bredesen announced today the state of Tennessee has launched a new “Help for Tennessee Families” Web site designed to help citizens in these difficult economic times with information about finding a job, job training, access to health care services, and tips for reducing energy and transportation costs.
Bredesen Request for Federal Farm Assistance Granted for 39 Counties
Released on Thu, Nov 06, 2008 - 10:12 am underGovernor Seeks Assistance for Seven Additional Tennessee Counties
NASHVILLE - Governor Phil Bredesen today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 39 Tennessee counties as primary natural disaster areas for agriculture due to extreme drought.
“I’m pleased that USDA has acted on my request,” said Bredesen. “This designation will be critical in getting much needed federal farm assistance in the hands of Tennessee farmers, who can begin the process of recovering from this year’s drought and planning for next year.”
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