NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced plans to launch a third-party review of a lethal injection testing oversight that resulted in a temporary reprieve for death row inmate Oscar Franklin Smith. “I review each death penalty case …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee marked the close of the 2022 legislative session, which includes the passage of his $52.8 billion budget and full agenda as outlined during his State of the State address in February. “Tennessee is …
Thursday, April 28, 2022 | 02:36pm NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following statement on the most substantive reform to education funding in more than 30 years, commending the passage of the Tennessee Investment in …
Thursday, April 28, 2022 | 01:02pm NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey’s departure from state government to enter the private sector, effective May 31. Lee will name a successor …
Thursday, April 21, 2022 | 05:35pm NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following statement: “Due to an oversight in preparation for lethal injection, the scheduled execution of Oscar Smith will not move forward tonight. I am …
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 | 05:23pm NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following statement regarding death row inmate Oscar Smith: “After thorough consideration of Oscar Smith’s request for clemency and an extensive review of …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s new student-based funding formula, called the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement formula (TISA), is gaining widespread support from more than 100 local leaders and stakeholders across the state. “ …
Thursday, April 07, 2022 | 10:34pm NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following statement regarding a letter to Yale Law School in defense of free speech. “I signed a letter to Yale Law School urging administrators to …
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Thursday, April 07, 2022 | 12:51pm NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced efforts to recruit out of state law enforcement to the Tennessee Highway Patrol have netted early results as the administration focuses on proven crime …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced appointments to three judicial positions across the state. “Each of these qualified Tennesseans will bring valuable experience to their respective roles,” said Gov. Lee. “I am confident they …
Direct relief for Tennesseans facing nationwide cost-of-living surge Thursday, March 24, 2022 | 05:56am NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced his proposal for a 30-day suspension of state and local grocery sales tax to provide …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced his proposed budget will fund 20 additional Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers for Shelby County as the administration focuses on proven crime prevention methods and addressing law enforcement staff …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee invited Tennesseans to tune in for a live presentation of the new student-based funding formula, known as the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement formula (TISA), at 11 a.m. CT tomorrow, Thursday …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn will share legislation for the new student-based funding formula, known as the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement formula (TISA), on …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Butch Eley as Deputy to the Governor. Eley will continue serving in his current role as Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration (F&A) and …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee delivered his fourth State of the State address and presented budget and legislative priorities to a joint session of the General Assembly. Key highlights are noted below, and the full speech as …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following speech excerpts ahead of his fourth State of the State Address that will be delivered tonight at 6 p.m. CT in the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol. The 2022 address …
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 | 12:36pm NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following statement regarding the full review of Tennessee public education funding: “Since last fall, thousands of Tennesseans have engaged with us …
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 | 11:50am NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced he will deliver his fourth State of the State address to the General Assembly and fellow Tennesseans on Monday, January 31 at 6 p.m. CT. The joint session …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Sarah K. Campbell to the Tennessee Supreme Court and Judge John W. Campbell, Sr. to the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, Western Division. “Sarah is a highly …
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