State Election Coordinator Mark Goins said today his office tentatively has identified at least 9,800 deceased people on voter registration rolls across Tennessee.

NASHVILLE — Thousands of nonpregnant adult TennCare enrollees could face a $10,000 annual cap on hospital stays if 9 percent cuts in the program take place, officials said Wednesday.

NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee and Alabama tax systems are among the nation's worst when it comes to favoring the rich over the poor and middle class, according to a study by a Washington-based research organization.

NASHVILLE — Tennessee’s tax system ranks fourth nationally in terms of its bias “in favor of the rich,” a new report states.

NASHVILLE — Gov. Phil Bredesen and top aides said Monday they are preparing for a “worst-case” budget scenario next year in which up to $1 billion must be slashed — on top of $515 million in previous cuts.

NASHVILLE — Gov. Phil Bredesen characterized as “nonsense” and “posturing” a newspaper column written last week by Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris, who accused the governor of having “delayed the inevitable” by resisting GOP efforts to speed up major budget cuts in the current budget.

Grappling with a budget gap that could reach $1 billion, Gov. Phil Bredesen may cut $82 million from the Basic Education Program.

NASHVILLE -- Gov. Phil Bredesen says "very, very tough" choices await him and Tennessee lawmakers when it comes to Tennessee's upcoming 2010-11 budget.

NASHVILLE -- Former state Sen. Lou Patten, R-Cleveland, announced Saturday he is running for the District 9 state Senate seat held by Sen. Dewayne Bunch, R-Cleveland, who recently said he will not seek re-election.

NASHVILLE — Former state Sen. Lou Patten, R-Cleveland, today announced he is running for the District 9 Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Dewayne Bunch, R-Cleveland, who recently said he will not seek reelection.