Tennessee Legislative Update: Week of 02-27-11

We had a huge victory last week with the passage of the Tennessee Health Freedom Act by the Senate.  SB0079 sponsored by Sen. Mae Beavers passed the Senate 21 to 10 with 1 present not voting.  Those voting against the bill were Senators Barnes, Berke, Burks, Ford,...

Tennessee Senate Passes Health Care Freedom Act

On Wednesday, the Tennessee Senate passed SB0079, the Tennessee Health Care Freedom Act sponsored by Sen. Mae Beavers.  The bill passed with 21 Ayes, 10 Nays, and one Present Not Voting.  The Tennessee Health Care Freedom Act is essentially the same bill that passed...

2011 TN-TAC Legislative Priorities

The Tennessee General Assembly is gearing up to conduct the legislative business of Tennesseans in 2011.  Here at the Tennessee Tenth Amendment Center, we have been preparing by reviewing Tenth Amendment Center model legislation and consulting with liberty leaders...

POET to Host Gubernatorial Candidate Forum

Patriots of East Tennessee (POET) will host all four Independent candidates for governor in a forum on Monday, September 20 at 6:30 PM. The forum will take place at South Knoxville Baptist Church located at 522 Sevier Avenue in Knoxville. Many members of the tea...