The most pressing issue facing our state is the crumbling economy.  Tennesseans are losing their jobs, having their hours reduced, and struggling each week to stay current on their payments.  When a person is laid off, it not only devastates their earning potential but it usually means they lose their health coverage as well. As industrial plants close their doors and move their operations overseas, more and more people are left out of work.  While current politicians constantly clamor that they have plans to turn things around, economic conditions are continuing to deteriorate.