Senate committee advances bill to cover genetic cancer testing for state plan enrollees after fiscal questions The committee approved amendments to SB1626 to provide evidence‑based genetic testing for cancer‑related genes to Tennessee state plan enrollees, eliminate out‑of‑pocket costs in the amendment as drafted, and moved the bill to the Finance Committee after the Department of Finance and Administration flagged a roughly $2.9 million fiscal impact for 100% state payment.

Tennessee's Senate committee just advanced a groundbreaking bill that could eliminate out-of-pocket costs for essential genetic cancer testing for state employees!

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Tennessee General Assembly protects free speech rights of state employees and contractors New legislation affirms free speech for Tennessee state employees regarding names and pronouns.

Tennessee just passed groundbreaking legislation to protect the free speech rights of state employees when it comes to names and pronouns!

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Tennessee Legislature alters state employee pay schedule to bi-monthly payments Tennessee enacts law to adjust state employee pay periods to twice per month.

Tennessee's new law guarantees state employees will now receive pay twice a month, promising a brighter financial future for thousands.

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New retirement system rules for state judges and general assembly members announced State judges and lawmakers must enroll in retirement system starting July 2025

Tennessee is shaking up its retirement system with House Bill 535, mandating all new state employees to join the retirement plan—will this reform secure the future for public servants?

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Tennessee General Assembly approves amendment to state employee pay schedule Law updates state employee pay periods to bi-monthly compensation.

Tennessee lawmakers are shaking up state employee pay schedules by pushing for more frequent compensation, igniting debates on financial stability and administrative challenges.

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