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

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 Poll shows.

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

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

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 percentages of supporters and opponents and a large proportion of undecided voters, the latest statewide MTSU Poll shows.

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Vote on Tennessee abortion amendment too close to call

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

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

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 sharply down for the Republican governor since last spring, according to the latest MTSU Poll.

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