WEDNESDAY: TCPR to Host Wine Tasting
March 6, 2010 at 12:25 pmIn support of wine in grocery stores, the Tennessee Center for Policy Research is hosting a “Liberty and Libations Wine Tasting” fundraiser.
Location: Stoveworks in The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin Road
Franklin, Tennessee 37064
Wednesday, March 10th, 6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.
Come uncork freedom with us!
$50 per person
To purchase tickets, contact Carter Meadors at 615-383-6431 or carter@tennesseepolicy.org...
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WEDNESDAY: TCPR to Host Wine Tasting
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WEDNESDAY: TCPR to Host Wine Tasting
In support of wine in grocery stores, the Tennessee Center for Policy Research is hosting a “Liberty and Libations Wine Tasting” fundraiser.
Location: Stoveworks in The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin Road
Franklin, Tennessee 37064
Wednesday, March 10th, 6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.
Come uncork...
March 6th, 2010 | Recent News | Read More
News Channel 4 talks with TCPR’s Justin Owen
TCPR’s director of policy Justin Owen is asked about whether state lawmakers should receive a per diem increase when everyone else is struggling. Watch the full video from WSMV, News Channel 4, here.
March 5th, 2010 | In Case You Missed It | Read More
Brewer Interviewed by Channel 4
Nashville’s News Channel 4 sits down with TCPR executive director Clint Brewer after discovering that a local politician was buying campaign swag with taxpayer money. Watch the full video here.
February 25th, 2010 | Recent News | Read More
Move Would Mean Long Waits for Care
TCPR’s Justin Owen argues against the president’s new price control scheme for healthcare in today’s Tennessean.
by Justin Owen
President Obama unveiled his “new and improved” healthcare plan earlier this week and will host a healthcare summit on the plan later today. For the most...
February 25th, 2010 | Commentary | Read More
Government Regulations Limit Consumers’ Options
TCPR scholar Dr. Richard Grant shows how coerced commercial activity is not in consumers’ best interest. This article originally appeared in Sunday’s Tennessean.
by Dr. Richard Grant
A business succeeds by moving resources from less-valued uses to higher-valued uses. The willingness of customers...
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State Senate Passes Health Freedom Act
The Tennessee Center for Policy Research applauds the state Senate for passing the “Tennessee Health Freedom Act” by a vote of 26-1 early this morning. The act protects the right of Tennesseans to participate or not in any health care system, and prohibits the government from imposing fines or penalties...
February 17th, 2010 | In Case You Missed It | Read More
Spending Must Be Transparent
TCPR’s Clint Brewer explains why the recent Supreme Court ruling on corporate campaign activity is a victory for free speech.
This article originally appeared in the Tennessean.
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Policy Brief on Proposed State Budget
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Center for Policy Research today released a policy brief in response to the governor’s proposed 2010-2011 state budget. The release, titled Attaining a Balanced Budget for the State of Tennessee, applauds many of the steps taken by the governor, but calls for additional...
February 4th, 2010 | Feature, Policy | Read More
45 Ideas for a Prosperous Tennessee
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Center for Policy Research today made available in electronic version its most recent publication, An Idea a Day: 45 Ideas for a Prosperous Tennessee. The pamphlet offers one innovative free market idea for each remaining legislative day of the 106th General Assembly. Each...
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TCPR Launches OpenTennessee.org
TCPR launches new website that tracks billions in government spending
By Suzanne Michel
NASHVILLE – With Tennessee facing a potentially devastating budget shortfall, Tennessee citizens and elected officials need to thoroughly analyze how every tax dollar is spent.
Tennesseans will now get a new, clear...
January 20th, 2010 | Recent News | Read More
VIDEO: Launch of OpenTennessee.org
News Channel 4 interviewed the Tennessee Center for Policy Research to discuss OpenTennessee.org, a new transparency website that lists state government spending down to the agency, person and penny. Visit OpenTennessee.org.
January 16th, 2010 | In Case You Missed It | Read More
TCPR Evaluates Education Issues
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Center for Policy Research today released a policy brief examining the education reform proposals currently sought by Governor Phil Bredesen. The governor issued a proclamation last Thursday calling a special session of the General Assembly to address certain education laws...
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