Duplicitous?

The AP (via Knoxville News Sentinel) compares industry talk of 'crisis' if Obama Administration enviro reg's are implemented, yet in many cases denies adverse material impact on their bottom lines from such actions. True, says AP, the future of the regs is uncertain. Story here.

TVA profits and congressional scrutiny are up

TVA's recent decision to idle coal-fired power plants, its unexpected surge in earnings and other issues have put them in the crosshairs of at least one congressman. The TFP reports.

TN GOP: dereg over jobs initiatives

The NBJ reports that Tennessee GOP, including Gov. Haslam and Speaker Harwell, are emphasizing the private sector must create jobs, while government can create a better environment by reducing excessive regulation, etc. Read about it.

Regs create enviro jobs

Bert Mathews of Nashville's The Mathews Co. is among those stressing that compliance with environmental regulations to create cleaner power production can produce new jobs. The release is here.

Gov. Haslam: can't legislate jobs

Gov. Bill Haslam told an AP-Tennessee Press Association event he doesn't intend to encourage job-formation via legislation, but will try to reduce excessive regulatory constraints. The TFP has it. Reports of Haslam's remarks do not include any reference to TNInvestco or further rounds, thereof.