In a March 2, 2011 photo, Gov. Bill Haslam speaks to reporters after touring storm damage to a neighborhood near Tullahoma, Tenn. The Republican governor said while would like to build consensus on his proposals on teacher tenure and charter schools, he’s also prepared to pass them without bipartisan support. (AP Photo/Erik Schelzig)ERIK SCHELZIG, Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Gov. Bill Haslam says in a Twitter post that he will make a “significant” Cabinet announcement this afternoon.
The Republican governor did not elaborate on any details about the announcement, and a spokesman declined to comment.
Haslam filled most of his Cabinet before he was inaugurated in January, but kept two aides from his predecessor’s administration to head up the education and health departments.
Susan Cooper has remained health commissioner on an interim basis, while Patrick Smith, who headed the Race to the Top Oversight Team for former Gov. Phil Bredesen, has been serving as acting education commissioner.