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Clarksville City Council Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Update, May 20th 2013

 

Clarksville City Council - Ward 10Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville City Council met in two long, long work sessions this past week (Monday and Thursday) to go over the budget. These sessions have enabled council members to publicly request access to budget and operational information from city department directors, which the mayor’s office has often been unwilling to provide upon repeated request.

It seemed about half the council had few to no questions to ask and the rest of us had many. I will be narrowing the scope of this report and future reports to a few items at a time to help lessen the complexity and reading time.

Be assured, you will still get all the details in more reports, but shorter length. «Read the rest of this article»

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Tennessee State Representative Joe Pitts provides Legislative Update for March 29th, 2013

 

House Bill 1117/Senate Bill 1200 Adding Offenses To the Victims Compensation Fund

Tennessee State Representative - House District 67Nashville, TN – Tennessee State Representative Joe Pitts from House District 67 generously takes the time to provides the readers of Clarksville Online with updates on issues which are currently on the legislative agenda for the Tennessee House of Representatives which may be of interest to the residents of Clarksville-Montgomery County.

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Governor Bill Haslam unveils “Tennessee Plan” for Health Care Reform

 

Leverages Federal dollars to purchase private health insurance for Tennesseans without access

The Seal of the State of TennesseeNashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam unveiled his plan to pursue real health care reform in the state.

Haslam announced that he will not expand TennCare rolls under the Affordable Care Act but instead is working to leverage the available federal dollars to purchase private health insurance for Tennesseans who would not otherwise have access to coverage.

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam.

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam.

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Tennessee State Representative Joe Pitts provides Legislative Update

 

Tennessee State Representative - House District 67Nashville, TN – Tennessee State Representative Joe Pitts from House District 67 generously takes the time to provides the readers of Clarksville Online with updates on issues which are currently on the legislative agenda for the Tennessee House of Representatives which may be of interest to the residents of Clarksville-Montgomery County.

Fifth graders from Sumner County testified before the House Education Committee on Tuesday.  They promoted the use of Apple iPads in the classroom and treated committee members and the audience to a very compelling presentation about the role and effectiveness of technology in public education.

Fifth graders from Sumner County testified before the House Education Committee on Tuesday. They promoted the use of Apple iPads in the classroom and treated committee members and the audience to a very compelling presentation about the role and effectiveness of technology in public education.

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Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance says Make sharpening insurance priorities a New Year’s Resolution

 

Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance

It’s smart to review coverage terms for multiple areas

Nashville, TN – As you ring in the New Year, it is a good idea to evaluate your insurance coverage. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) – of which Commerce and Insurance is a member – offers these tips and reminders to help with your review. «Read the rest of this article»

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New Consumer Reports Guide Helps Answer Common Questions on Healthcare Reform

 

Consumer ReportsYonkers, NY – As the calendar counts down to open enrollment season for health insurance, consumers are beginning to think more about their health insurance options. And many of them may be wondering how the changes brought about by the health reform law will affect them and their families now and in the future.

To help answer those questions, Consumer Reports is releasing a new guide, “Health Reform: Seven Things You Need to Know.” «Read the rest of this article»

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Simpler Shopping for Health Insurance with New “Facts Label”

 

Consumers Union Asks for Feedback on New Insurance Disclosure Form

Consumers UnionWashington, D.C. – Consumers will now be able to evaluate and choose their health insurance plans just as they choose what to put in their grocery cart with the launch of the new Summary of Benefits and Coverage form.

Much like the nutrition facts label, the first-of-its-kind form allows consumers to compare plans apples-to-apples and cuts through much of the industry jargon that can often trip consumers up. «Read the rest of this article»

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Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance says Protect yourself against fake Health Insurance

 

Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance

Nashville, TN – As health insurance continues to be a valuable product, people who would sell fraudulent health insurance continue to be a risk to consumers. The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) wants Tennesseans to make informed choices and avoid being swindled.

Unlicensed companies defraud consumers by collecting premiums for bogus insurance policies with no intention of paying claims. «Read the rest of this article»

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Health Insurance Tax Breaks for the Self-Employed

 

Internal Revenue Service - IRSWashington, D.C. – If you’re self-employed and paying for medical, dental or long-term care insurance, the IRS wants to remind you about a special tax deduction for some insurance premiums paid for you, your spouse, and your dependents.

Starting in tax year 2011, this deduction is no longer allowed on Schedule SE (Form 1040), but you can still take it on Form 1040, line 29. «Read the rest of this article»

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Small Employers May Qualify for Tax Credit

 

Filing Deadlines Approaching

Internal Revenue Service - IRSWashington, D.C. – With business tax-filing deadlines fast approaching, the Internal Revenue Service encourages small employers that provide health insurance coverage to their employees to check out the small business health care tax credit and then claim it if they qualify.

The recently-revamped Small Business Health Care Tax Credit page on IRS.gov is packed with information and resources designed to help small employers see if they qualify for the credit and then figure it correctly.

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