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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- State Rep. Jason Mumpower is one step closer to being elected Tennessee's first Republican House speaker in four decades after his GOP colleagues unanimously nominated him for the chamber's top post on Monday.
Local legislators say that change is coming after the historic election on Nov. 4 that left Republicans in charge of the Tennessee General Assembly.
Laurel - To voters for turning out in record numbers in the historic presidential election. In Henderson County, a record 52,332 voters cast ballots, 68 percent of the 77,074 registered. Nationwide, an estimated 136.6 million Americans voted for a turnout rate of 64.1 percent. If that number holds true, it would be the highest rate in 100 years,...
The Democratic celebration continued Thursday with the news that Barack Obama won North Carolina, adding to his electoral college rout of John McCain.
The election of Barack Obama as president is a historic moment to appreciate and celebrate, however Americans may differ on his politics.
It's your turn.All elections are historic in their own way but we stand this morning at an Election Day that will make history. There is no disputing it.
Loosening restrictions on charter schools, capping medical malpractice awards and stripping the state Constitution of language protecting abortion rights are among conservative causes likely to find new life under Republican control of the General Assembly, lawmakers said.
NASHVILLE - Tennessee plans to spend $25 million in federal grant money on new voting machines after spending the same amount on a previous upgrade five years ago.
Tennessee plans to spend $25 million in federal grant money on new voting machines.
Tennessee said they plan to spend $25 million in federal grant money on new voting machines after spending the same amount on a previous upgrade five years ago.
NASHVILLE (AP) -- State Rep. Jason Mumpower is one step closer to being elected Tennessee's first Republican House speaker in four decades after his GOP colleagues unanimously nominated him for the chamber's top post on Monday.
