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Tennessee’s Tuition Troubles

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Posted on November 25, 2008 - 4:22pm at Matthew Hurtt
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Tennessee’s $800 million budget shortfall is raising eyebrows among the leaders in the Tennessee higher education system. After ten percent cuts earlier this semester, Governor Bredesen is asking universities to make tough decisions once again, in an effort to balance the books in Tennessee.

Tuition Increase Up 24% or More

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Posted on November 20, 2008 - 1:07pm at Cup of Joe Powell
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A follow-up to yesterday's post on the ripoff hitting Tennessee colleges from the RIAA -- costing taxpayers millions in college funds and making the multi-billion dollar earnings of the RIAA go ever-higher.

Dean weighs free community college

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Posted on July 19, 2008 - 7:03am at Vivian Wilhoite District 29
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He wants to review urban mayors' proposal
By COLBY SLEDGE • Staff Writer (Tennessean) • July 19, 2008

A proposal for free community college in Davidson County has Nashville Mayor Karl Dean intrigued, but he hasn't accepted an invitation to join mayors of Tennessee's largest counties in making the offer.

Dems Introduce Helping Heroes on Iraq War Anniversary

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Posted on March 19, 2008 - 11:13am at The Donkey's Mouth
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NASHVILLE – On the fifth anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq War, the Senate Democratic Caucus will introduce the Helping Heroes Act in the Lottery Scholarship Subcommittee of the Senate Education Committee.

Tracy pushes MTSU building project

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Posted on March 8, 2008 - 2:39pm at Rena A. Capley
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The Senate Education Committee has unanimously adopted a motion by State Sen. Jim Tracy (R-Shelbyville) that would set seven capital building projects listed by the Tennessee Higher Education...

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