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TN Department of Education Announces School Counselor InstituteEducating the Whole ChildNASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Education is proud to announce the fifth annual Tennessee School Counselor and Administrator Leadership Institute beginning next week in Murfreesboro. This year’s theme, “The 360 Approach: Educating the Whole Child,” addresses the critical need of ensuring that our students are both college- and career-ready. read more [Link]
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Devaney Statement on Tennessee Democrat Reps Voting to Raise U.S. Debt Limit Another $1.9 TrillionNASHVILLE, TN – Tennessee Republican Party Chairman Chris Devaney issued the following statement after Tennessee Democrats voted to raise America’s debt limit by $1.9 trillion which follows a vote in December to raise the debt limit by $290 billion: “Tennessee Democrats just don’t get it,” said Devaney. “Once again, President Obama and Speaker Pelosi have won out over hard-working families ... [Link]
Recreation Initiative Program Grant Cycle Announced; Workshop Slated for March 3NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is soliciting Tennessee Recreation Initiative Program grant applications from local governments that do not currently have parks or recreation departments. TRIP grants help communities create recreation opportunities for citizens by assisting with the establishment of a parks department. Applications are due April 15, 2010, and award recipients will be announced in ... [Link]
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Jul
11
Challenging Cooper
By John Rodgers | Filed Under State Legislature
If embattled Sen. Jerry Cooper (D-Morrison) decides to run again next year, he may face a formidable Republican opponent in state Rep. Judd Matheny (R-Tullahoma).
Matheny is seriously considering running for the Senate District 14 seat, which stretches midway between Nashville and Chattanooga. He’ll make a decision in the next few months.
If he tosses the proverbial hat into the ring, Matheny will do so regardless of Cooper’s status.
Cooper, a member of the Senate since 1985, recently was acquitted on federal fraud charges but still faces DUI allegations.
If he runs, Cooper will be a tough one to beat in his district, but Matheny could be able to mount a serious charge in a year when Republicans will be on the offense for state Senate seats. That especially holds true if Fred Thompson is on the ballot.
Matheny has been a member of the state House since 2003 and has shown an ability to win in a district that is nowhere near a slam dunk for the GOP.
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[...] John Rodgers of the City Paper reports that State Representative Judd Matheny may be making a run for State Senate in the near future: If embattled Sen. Jerry Cooper (D-Morrison) decides to run again next year, he may face a formidable Republican opponent in state Rep. Judd Matheny (R-Tullahoma). [...]
Judd Matheny is a huge improvement over Jerry Cooper. Most folks will be watching the lobbyists to see who’s putting their money on Cooper…and holding them accountable for furthering his embarrassing tenure.
We would all be lucky to have Judd Matheny representing us. I haven’t seen Jerry Cooper anywhere near my town in 5 years. He is too busy working the parties and the pork to bother with the locals.