CHARLESTON, Tenn. -- Business and elected officials are asking for help delaying a proposed federal regulation that would affect a manufacturing plant here and, they say, result in the loss of 1,000 jobs.

Planned cuts in payments to Tennessee physicians participating in TennCare could create a "nightmare" in terms of access for patients, providers in Chattanooga warn.

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

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 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.

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.

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