NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee called on the faith community to support Tennessee foster kids in finding permanent homes through a new public-private initiative, TN Fosters Hope. Led by the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and …
Bill would require disclosure of foreign investment and prohibit Confucius Institutes Tuesday, March 16, 2021 | 01:00pm NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee introduced legislation to require greater transparency for foreign investments on …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced today $14.9 million in broadband accessibility grants that will expand service to support 17,800 unserved Tennesseans in 7,120 …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee celebrated Read Across America Day at Paragon Mills Elementary School in Nashville and highlighted the Administration's efforts to boost literacy in K-12 schools. “On this …
Friday, February 26, 2021 | 01:14pm NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following statement to accompany his signing of Executive Orders 77, 78, and 79: “Our state’s COVID-19 numbers continue to improve thanks to efficient …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee outlined key administration bills in his 2021 legislative package. “We have a number of conservative proposals for consideration that will reduce crime, support strong families and get our economy back …
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 | 05:02pm NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Due to continued hazardous weather and travel conditions in Middle and West Tennessee, including freezing rain, ice and snowfall, Gov. Bill Lee has closed state offices on Thursday, February 18 in …
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 | 04:18pm NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Due to continued hazardous weather and travel conditions in Middle and West Tennessee, including freezing rain, ice and snowfall, Gov. Bill Lee has closed state offices on Wednesday, February 17 in …
Monday, February 15, 2021 | 05:46pm NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Due to expected hazardous weather and travel conditions in Middle and West Tennessee, including freezing rain, ice and snowfall, Gov. Bill Lee has closed state offices on Tuesday, February 16 in the …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee delivered his third State of the State address and presented budget and legislative priorities to a joint session of the General Assembly. In addition to outlining budget and legislative priorities, the …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following speech excerpts ahead of his third State of the State Address that will be delivered tonight at 6 p.m. CST. The Governor’s Office also premiered the following video on YouTube to …
Monday, February 01, 2021 | 04:12pm NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced he will deliver his third State of the State address to the General Assembly and fellow Tennesseans on Monday, February 8 at 6 p.m. CDT. The joint session …
Thursday, January 28, 2021 | 01:41pm Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following statement in coordination with his video announcement. "Tennessee's COVID-19 numbers continue to rapidly improve with almost a 60% decline in cases and …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Lt. Gov. McNally, Speaker Sexton and members of the General Assembly closed a historic special session to address learning loss and the negative effects on student proficiency in reading and math …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee addressed the General Assembly as part of the joint convention on education. His remarks as prepared for delivery are below: Thank you Lt. Governor McNally and Speaker Sexton, Speaker Pro-Tem Haile and …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced special session legislation addressing K-12 student learning loss and the adverse effects on Tennessee students’ proficiency in reading and math after extended time away from the classroom due …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced appointments to judicial positions across the state. “I am proud to announce the appointment of these highly qualified individuals, and I value the experience they will bring to their …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After more than a year of discussions and negotiations with the federal government, Tennessee’s Medicaid “Block Grant” waiver amendment received approval today by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Tennessee is the …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Clarence Carter will serve in his cabinet as commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Human Services. “Clarence has dedicated his career to helping children and families, and he joins my …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced today the Federal Emergency Management Agency will provide direct assistance to Metro Nashville-Davidson County under the federal Public Assistance program for the emergency response to the Christmas …
