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Governor gets bill restricting use of welfare cards
TNReport.com notes Beacon’s work that led to the measure to curb welfare abuse.
April 16th, 2013 | Recent News | Read MoreBeacon Center and lawmakers team up to curb EBT card abuse
A bill sponsored by Sen. Jim Tracy and Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver passes overwhelmingly in the state legislature.
April 15th, 2013 | Recent News | Read MoreLegislature sends income tax ban to voters
Beacon applauds the General Assembly for passing a constitutional amendment clarifying that an income tax is unconstitutional.
April 8th, 2013 | Recent News | Read MoreUnemployment checks sent to the dead
The Tennessean gets Beacon’s reaction to a new Comptroller audit with some astonishing findings.
April 5th, 2013 | Recent News | Read MoreGov. Haslam rejects Medicaid expansion
After failing to receive flexibility to promote real reforms, Haslam announced he will not ask lawmakers for a pure expansion.
March 27th, 2013 | Recent News | Read MoreLegislature could dash cops’ practice of taking cash
TNReport.com cites Beacon’s recent policy brief on the controversial practice of “policing for profit.”
March 25th, 2013 | Recent News | Read MoreState spending cap may get makeover
TNReport.com notes Beacon’s recommendations to curb excessive growth in state spending under the “Copeland Cap.”
March 21st, 2013 | Recent News | Read MoreNewsChannel 5 highlights Beacon’s policing for profit brief
The Nashville TV station takes a look at the various civil asset forfeiture reforms proposed by Beacon.
March 19th, 2013 | Recent News | Read MoreThe Perils of Policing for Profit
A new Beacon policy brief calls for immediate reform to Tennessee’s civil asset forfeiture laws.
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