Author Archives: Ken Blake

One in five Tennesseans give public schools a D or F on quality, but 65 percent trust, and have confidence in, teachers

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Ken Blake

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Nearly a fifth of Tennesseans would give state and local public schools a “D” or “F” for quality, and the figure approaches a third in the state’s two most populous counties, Shelby and Davidson, the latest MTSU … Continue reading →

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Most Tennesseans haven’t heard of “Insure Tennessee,” but support is higher than opposition among those who have

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Ken Blake

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Two-thirds of Tennesseans haven’t heard much about Gov. Bill Haslam’s “Insure Tennessee” health care proposal, but among the third who have, support substantially outweighs opposition, according to the latest MTSU Poll.

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Close vote on income tax ban; Gov. Haslam, Sen. Alexander ahead

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Ken Blake

Close vote on state income tax ban; Gov. Haslam, Sen. Alexander ahead Undecided voters hold fate of Amendment 3 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The election night fate of a proposed amendment constitutionally banning a state income tax remains uncertain, given close … Continue reading →

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Vote on Tennessee abortion amendment too close to call

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Ken Blake

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A close vote may be in store for Tennessee’s proposed constitutional amendment on abortion, according to the latest MTSU Poll.

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Tennesseans open to allowing medical marijuana use

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Ken Blake

Tennesseans open to allowing medical marijuana use Majorities oppose same-sex marriage, enforcing federal gun laws MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Tennesseans oppose legalizing marijuana generally but appear willing to allow medical marijuana use, the latest MTSU Poll shows.

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Approval slides for Haslam, Corker, Alexander

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Ken Blake

Approval ratings slide for TN Gov. Haslam, U.S. Sens. Alexander and Corker Erosion concentrated among Democrats and independents MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam’s job approval has dropped 14 points to 47 percent, with support from Democrats and independents … Continue reading →

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