Poll Shows High Bipartisan Support for Governor Bill Haslam

Shelly Baskin and The Associated Press — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:16:54 +0000

A recent poll shows Republican Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has strong bipartisan support among that state’s voters. The Middle Tennessee State University poll shows about 75 percent of Republicans and Independents approve of Governor Haslam, along with 54 percent of Democrats.

Alcohol Training Support Bill Moving Forward

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:59:44 +0000

An effort to strengthen the training alcohol support specialists receive is moving through the General Assembly.

House Bill 335 is sponsored by state Representative Joni Jenkins. It would require drug and alcohol support to receive extra training to be licensed in that field.

Jenkins told a committee last week that the extra training hours would be the equivalent of doing coursework for a master’s degree.