Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announces Fewest Distressed Counties in Tennessee Since 2007
July 4, 2020
McNairy County, Jackson County, Fentress County and Morgan County no longer on Distressed List
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that Tennessee has the fewest distressed counties statewide since 2007, down from 15 in 2019 to 11 counties according to the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC).
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Grants Mayors in 89 Counties Authority to Issue COVID-19 Face Mask Requirements
July 4, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed Executive Order 54 to grant county mayors in 89 counties the authority to issue local mask requirements in the event of a significant rise in COVID-19 Coronavirus cases.
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Announces Law Enforcement Reform Partnership
July 3, 2020
Joint effort to address use of force, duty to intervene policies across agencies
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced a partnership with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, the Tennessee Highway Patrol, The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association and the Peace Officer Standards & Training Commission to enhance policies, improve information sharing and increase officer training.
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Extends State of Emergency to August 29th, 2020
July 1, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Monday, June 29th, 2020 signed Executive Order No. 50 to extend the State of Emergency related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to August 29th, 2020.
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Tennessee Board of Regents votes for no increase in Tuition, Fees
June 23, 2020
Nashville, TN – Students attending Tennessee’s public community colleges and colleges of applied technology will see no tuition or fee increase during the upcoming academic year as a result of action today by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The Board unanimously approved recommendations of TBR staff and the Board’s Finance and Business Operations Committee for no tuition or student fee increase – for both in-state and out-of-state students – in recognition of the economic conditions prompted by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic and Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee General Assembly maintaining state appropriations for higher education operating funding at current levels.
Zero increase in tuition and fees for students at Tennessee’s community & technical colleges for upcoming academic year.
Tennessee Economic Recovery Group Enlists Flagship Tennessee Brands to Get More Masks in Hands of Tennessee Residents
June 18, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Economic Recovery Group (ERG) has developed the TN Strong Mask Movement, partnering with more than 30 flagship brands to distribute close to 300,000 free or low-cost cloth face coverings, at a projected value of more than $3 million, across the state.
Limited Visitation at Tennessee Long-Term Care Facilities Will Resume Under New Guidelines
June 10, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee in coordination with his Unified Command Group will release guidance today on requirements and options permitting Tennessee’s long-term care facilities to provide limited visitation options while keeping their resident populations safe from COVID-19 Coronavirus.
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Legislative Update from the Tennessee Senate Democrats, June 7th, 2020
June 7, 2020
Nashville, TN – In the middle of a pandemic that has now claimed the lives of more than 108,000 Americans, Republicans in the state Senate this week rejected two common sense measures to protect and strengthen the health of Tennesseans:
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Administration Releases Plan to Balance Budget
June 5, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s administration today outlined new spending plans for state government that reflect significant revenue reductions due to the economic impact of COVID-19 Coronavirus.
Tennessee’s Economic Recovery Group Updates Guidance for Close Contact Businesses, Exercise Facilities, Recreation and Adds Community Events Guidance
June 4, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee’s Economic Recovery Group continues to advance the state’s reopening plan, issuing updated guidelines today for close contact service businesses, exercise facilities and recreation activities under the Tennessee Pledge.
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