State Government Archive

• Missing Tennessee lawmaker found in Tunica Casino0October 11, 2007

  Missing Tennessee lawmaker found in Tunica Casino

  Rep. Rob Briley (D-Nashville) was found safe at a casino in Tunica, MS today. The lieutenant reported that Briley appeared coherent...

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• Same-sex couples can adopt in Tennessee29October 11, 2007

  Same-sex couples can adopt in Tennessee

  Attorney General Bob Cooper has issued an opinion (07-140 .PDF) saying the state constitution does not preclude same-sex couples from...

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• No smoking in city parks?1October 3, 2007

  No smoking in city parks?

  One day after a statewide ban on smoking in enclosed areas went into effect, Metro Parks and Recreation Board heard...

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• Tennessee smoking ban in effect today2October 1, 2007

  Tennessee smoking ban in effect today

  If you are caught smoking in the wrong place in Tennessee today, it could cost you $50. A new law...

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• State tax agents to search cars for cigarettes3September 23, 2007

  State tax agents to search cars for cigarettes

  If you find yourself tempted to gamble or purchase cigarettes out of state, think about our children and do it...

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