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Latest News from the Johnson Campaign
Legislature passes no tax budget
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Budget passed despite complications with Adminstration’s failure to close books on 2009 fiscal year
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Senate passes legislation cracking down on violent criminals
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Senate Issues in Brief - June 1, 2010
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Democrat proposal spends more of the state’s savings and adds vast array of new spending measures despite state’s revenue gap
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Disaster Relief Update
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Governor vetoes Second Amendment rights bill
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Resolution aims to prevent wide open U.S. Constitutional Convention by rescinding previous calls on limited matters
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Senate Issues in Brief - May 21, 2010
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Budget moves front and center in busy week on Capitol Hill
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State Senate debates immigration, voter registration, and driver’s license bills
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State Senate continues efforts to wage war on crime
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Legislation would be amended to expand state’s new TNInvestco Program
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Senate Issues in Brief - May 14, 2010
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Capitol Hill Week overshadowed by destruction from devastating storms
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Legislation continues existence of boards and commissions but loosens special interest grip on appointments
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Voter Identification legislation debated on Senate Floor
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Senate Issues in Brief - May 7, 2010
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Judiciary Committee approves bill to put the worst child rapists in prison for life
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Finance Committee approves legislation to reimpose state’s “crack tax”
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Bill to charge those who harm or kill a fetus with felony offense, regardless of viability passes Senate Judiciary Committee
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Bill aims to curb the use of dogs as weapons
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Legislation protects citizens’ constitutional rights in foreign judgments
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State Senate votes to approve handgun carry permit law to allow legal permit holders to carry into establishments that serve alcohol/
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Legislators approve two separate bills regarding traffic tickets
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Legislation helps avoid devastating cuts to hospitals
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Senate Issues in Brief - April 30, 2010
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Cost saving legislation would overhaul the way state government procures contracts for goods and services
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Senate Judiciary Committee continues attack on crime
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Long term care CHOICES Program working to provide seniors and the disabled with more health care options
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State Senators approve Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
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Senate Issues in Brief - April 23, 2010
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Lawmakers act on several anti-crime bills
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The Senate Finance Committee received an update on the state's revenue collections and growth estimates in preparation for its work on the budget
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Legislation prohibiting taxpayer-funded coverage for abortion arising from federal healthcare bill wins unanimous approval in Senate Commerce Committee
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Senate passes legislation to help homeowners avoid foreclosure
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Bill would protect Tennesseans from foreign defamation judgments by terrorists
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Senate Issues in Brief - April 16, 2010
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Committees prepare to close for 2010 session and address important issues, including resolutions against overreaching by Congress
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Senate Judiciary Committee approves Resolution to let citizens decide whether the state’s Attorney General should be elected
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Legislation aims to reduce risk of child abduction
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Senate Issues in Brief - April 9, 2010
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Education headlines Capitol Hill Week with announcement that Tennessee will receive Race to the Top funds
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Bill helps students and parents save for college
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Worker’s Comp bill aims to address gaps in coverage without harming small business owners
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Senate Republicans vote to let people ban income tax through Constitutional Amendment
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Senate Issues in Brief - April 1, 2010
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Senate Republicans urge action on Tennessee Health Freedom Act to put the state on front lines of supporting the rights of citizens not to participate in the federal health care plan
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Johnson Sponsors Legislation educates women that coercion to have an abortion is a crime in Tennessee
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Bill would improve state’s “Silver Alert System” legislation
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Plan would help hospitals avoid devastating cuts
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Bill provides an educational approach to remove discarded mercury from landfills
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Senate Issues in Brief - March 25, 2010
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Sen. Johnson talks about Williamson Co. on FOX-17
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Bill seeks to curb illegal drug activity from out-of-state “pill mills”
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Constitutional amendment prohibiting income tax passes Finance Committee
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Pre-K study conducted by independent research group continues to show disappointing results
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Senate Tax Subcommittee calls for Tennessee, not the feds, to fund state’s highway program
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Senate passes legislation to set up optimal community property trust to help state compete for investment in trusts
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Senate Issues in Brief - March 12, 2010
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Senate Judiciary Committee debates bill to require drunk drivers with a high blood alcohol level to install ignition interlock devices
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Government Operations Committee reviews objectives to loosen grip of special interest groups and lobbyists on state’s boards and commissions
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Tennessee working hard to create jobs in challenging economic climate
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Two Environmental Resolutions are Approved
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Week of Feb. 25 Senate Issues in Brief
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Two Reports released this week provide grim state economic forecast
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Johnson's Commerce Committee approves Tennessee Health Freedom Act
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Bill would strengthen Tennessee’s small group health cooperatives
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Education Committee hears testimony regarding use of technology to help students succeed
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Tennessee’s Comprehensive Cancer Control Coalition working to fight state’s high cancer rates
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Senate Bills in Brief - Feb 12, 2010
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General Assembly passes legislation to boost college graduation rates as Special Session comes to a close
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Senator Johnson Appointed Chairman of Senate Commerce Committee
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Cap and trade won't solve energy problems
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Jack Johnson Helped Tighten Government’s Belt – Cutting Spending, No New Taxes
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Jack Johnson Sponsors a Bill to Protect Life at Every Stage
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Important Education Legislation from 2009 Session
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Johnson Works to Pass Several Second Amendment Bills
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2009 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
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Johnson on Mike Slater Discussing Cap and Trade
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Cap and Trade Resolution Approved for Final Consideration
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Legislature passes key bills as lawmakers look to close 2009 session next week
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Tennessee Transportation Infrastructure Fund bill advances
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General Assembly overrides Governor’s veto
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Legislature passes “Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act”
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Legislation makes it easier to prosecute those selling alcohol to intoxicated patrons
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Legislation approved cracks down on money laundering
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Education Committee recommends lottery scholarship language be added to Budget bill
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Senate passes legislation to “shore up” state’s declining Unemployment Fund
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Senate Bills in Brief - June 3, 2009
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Johnson Introduces Resolution on Cap and Trade
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Abortion Resolution Passes both Houses
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Second Amendment Rights in State and Federal Parks
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Senate Passes Bill to Prohibit "Real ID" Issuance
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Legislation to Allow Wineries to Ship to Consumers
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Judicial Nominating Commission
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Johnson Legislation encourages creation of green jobs and sustainable buildings
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Senate continues to work on tough issues facing 2009 legislative session
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Two bills advance to protect children from abuse
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Legislation aims to provide benefits to small and medium size businesses
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Bills in Brief - May 21, 2009
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Johnson Bill on Election Board in Tennessean
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Johnson Resolution expresses Tennessee’s opposition to federal cap-and-trade proposal
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Law and order legislation dominates Senate Debate on Capitol Hill
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Legislation approved by the Senate Finance Committee says NO to Federal Real ID Program
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Senate Bills in Brief - May 15, 2009
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Firearms bills advance in State Senate
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Johnson Secret Ballot Protection Act Approved by Committee
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Johnson Bill to End Healthcare Benefits for Felony Lawmakers Passes Full Senate
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Full Senate approves public charter school bill
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Tennessee’s economy worsens as lawmakers get ready to consider 2009-10 budget
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Legislation benefits consumers who utilize the services of debt management specialists
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Senate approves legislation protecting soldiers from having their names used in anti-war demonstrations or fundraisers
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Senate Bills in Brief - May 8, 2009
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Termination of health care benefits for General Assembly members convicted of a felony
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Johnson Files Bill to Take Tax Dollars from Planned Parenthood
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Confiscation of Weapons During Martial law
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Legislation strengthens Tennessee’s Public Charter School Law
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Government Operations Committee approves legislation to change judicial process
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Legislation approved by the Senate Transportation says NO to Federal REAL ID Program
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General Welfare, Health and Human Services Committee briefed on Novel "Swine" Flu
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Tennessee Resolution declares state’s sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
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Senate Bills in Brief - April 30, 2009
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Video prompts legislators to push legislation to divert family planning funds from Planned Parenthood to public clinics
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Senate Finance Committee approves legislation to maintain Tennessee’s dedicated road fund
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Texting while driving bill receives final Senate approval
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Senate Judiciary Committee approves two bills protecting crime victims
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Senate Bills in Brief - April 23, 2009
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Budget Hearings begin as more grim news on state revenues is delivered to lawmakers
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Bills approved by State Senators this week honor those in military service and their families
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Energy Efficient Schools Initiative reports progress to Senate Finance Committee
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Legislation approved by Senate requires drivers' license exams be given in English
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Tennessee Transportation Infrastructure Fund would help finance and complete local road projects
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Legislation would protect credit card customers from unfair late fees
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Legislation approved by State Senate addresses "cyber-bullying"
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Second Amendment rights bills advance
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Senate Bills in Brief - April 9, 2009
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Legislation advances in Senate Commerce that protects “English-in-the Workplace”
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Senate approves Constitutional Amendment Resolution as first step to restore commonsense protections on abortion
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Legislators hear multi-year Budget plan
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Stimulus Package comes with Congressional mandates and earmarks that limit the states’ ability to use funds to balance budget
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Tax Increases part of Bredesen budget plan
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Judiciary Firearms Subcommittee recommends several bills to full committee as it concludes its business
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Bill approved by Senate targets professional shoplifters
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Senate Issues in Brief - March 27, 2009
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Legislative Issues in Brief - March 12, 2009
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Legislation to ban “texting while driving” advances
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State Senate votes to prevent local governments from passing local minimum wage laws
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New Crooks with Guns Law working says Public Safety Coalition Representatives
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Commerce Committee hears update on Tennessee’s Unemployment Trust Fund
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Senate Judiciary Committee votes to approve constitutional amendment resolution as first step to restore commonsense protections on abortion
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Capitol Hill Week - March 5, 2009
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Finance Official Updates Senate Finance Committee on Federal Stimulus Money
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Senate Education Committee hears update on efforts to improve students’ health
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Legislation approved by Judiciary Committee strengthens rights of property owners
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March 5, 2009 - Legislative Issues in Brief
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Sen. Jack Johnson elected Secretary of Senate Majority Caucus
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Sen. Jack Johnson appointed Chairman of Senate Government Operations Committee
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Johnson, Lynn file legislation to protect workers in their right to secret ballot
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Naron appointed to Tennessee Local Development Authority
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Resolution honoring Victor Ashe introduced
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