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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Tennessee’s health care program for the poor proved to be less financially healthy for the state’s biggest health insurer last year.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
On the eve of a pivotal congressional vote on health care reform, U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander warned that the plan could cripple education in Tennessee by diverting state funds to pay for an expanded Medicaid program.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Congressional Republicans on Friday vowed to fight any White House appointments for House Democrats who switch their votes on health care reform, including a pair of retiring Tennessee lawmakers.
Friday, March 19, 2010
The health reform plan now in Congress will cost Tennessee an extra $300 million a year in TennCare costs and will likely further squeeze education funding in the state, U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander said today.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Tennessee's biggest health insurer made less money last year due to cutbacks in the economy, TennCare and Medicare contracts, according to state insurance filings.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Chattanooga shed about 10 percent fewer jobs than the U.S. economy as a whole during the Great Recession over the past two years.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
The future of one of America's biggest unfinished construction projects will remain in limbo for at least a few more months while the Tennessee Valley Authority considers its options.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
After a year of falling electricity prices, power rates in the Tennessee Valley are headed up again this spring.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced today that its board will not decide the future of its Bellefonte Nuclear Power Plant in April as originally proposed.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
The Tennessee Valley Authority will raise its power rates again in April to reflect the higher costs of fuel and purchased power.
