New Tennessee Laws strengthening penalties for Crimes against Children to become effective on Thursday
June 30, 2021
Nashville, TN – Several new laws protecting children are set to take effect on July 1st in Tennessee. This includes major Truth in Sentencing legislation ensuring parole and probation are not options for those found guilty of certain violent crimes that historically target women and children.
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Tennessee Community CARES Program awards $150 Million to Hundreds of Tennessee Non-Profits
September 9, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) has announced grant assistance has been awarded to 656 non-profit organizations across the state serving Tennessee communities.
These grants are all provided through the new Tennessee Community CARES Program.
Tennessee Community CARES Program to fund a wide variety of COVID-19 pandemic needs across the state
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announces $61 Million in Emergency Broadband Grants
August 22, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group today announced $61 million will be awarded in Tennessee Emergency Broadband Fund grants to improve access to broadband internet across the state.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announces Tennessee Business Relief Program
June 2, 2020
$200 Million Available for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Coronavirus
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Lt. Governor Randy McNally, House Speaker Cameron Sexton, and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group announced a new relief program for Tennessee businesses affected by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
The Tennessee Business Relief Program will direct approximately $200 million in federal Coronavirus Relief Funds through the Department of Revenue directly to small businesses that qualify.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Introduces Comprehensive Pro-Life Legislation
January 24, 2020
Bill includes Prohibition of Abortion where a Fetal Heartbeat Exists.
Nashville, TN – On Thursday, January 23rd, 2020, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that he will submit comprehensive pro-life legislation to the Tennessee General Assembly this year, including the prohibition of an abortion where a fetal heartbeat exists.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
