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McWherter talks jobs - Business tax cuts touted as way to help create jobs

By Charlie Mcintosh The Jackson Sun The University of Tennessee at Martin hosted Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike McWherter, who on Wednesday expounded on his proposals and platform while unloading more ammunition against his opponents. The McWherter campaign stopped at UT Martin to speak to students, faculty and locals in an event hosted by UT Martin's College Democrats. McWherter said students in attendance would be 'the most affecte... READ MORE...

McWherter: Punish Companies Employing Undocumented Workers

Tennessee’s Democratic candidate for governor says he wants to punish employers who knowingly hire undocumented workers.Jackson Businessman Mike McWherter says employers need to verify their workers legal status. “We need for them to know if there is an undocumented worker in their workforce. And frankly, if there is and they’re caught, we need to prosecute them.” McWherter says companies with undocumented workers have a... READ MORE...