The Tennessee Center for Policy Research today called on the state House of Representatives to swiftly pass the “Health Freedom Act.” The bill would seek to safeguard Tennesseans from the unconstitutional healthcare reform bill that Congress passed in the dead of night on Sunday. The “Health Freedom...

The Union City Messenger talks with Tennessee Center for Policy Research director of policy Justin Owen about the pending healthcare bill before Congress. “On the whole, this will drive a wedge between doctors and patients and will drive us trillions of dollars into debt. And it won’t lower costs.” Union...

The Tennessee Center for Policy Research’s Justin Owen notes that the “Green Jobs Bill” advancing in the state legislature might do more harm than good. “It’s a noble effort, but if you look at history, government has a poor track record in this green jobs creation phenomenon,”...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.