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
Governor Bill Lee announces Tennessee to provide State Employees Paid Family Leave
January 7, 2020
Tennessee Investing in Attracting, Retaining Top Talent
Nashville, TN – Today, Tuesday, January 7th, 2020, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that Tennessee will provide paid family leave for state employees.
The Governor signed an Executive Order today directing the Tennessee Department of Human Resources to issue the new policy effective March 1st.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
Haslam announces Aggressive, Comprehensive Plan to End Tennessee’s Opioid Epidemic
January 22, 2018
TN Together Fights Opioid Addiction through Prevention, Treatment and Law Enforcement
Nashville, TN – Joined by leadership from the House and Senate and Chief Justice Jeff Bivins, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam on Monday announced an aggressive and comprehensive plan to end the opioid epidemic in Tennessee by focusing on three major components: prevention, treatment and law enforcement.
TN Together is a multi-faceted initiative that addresses the issue of opioid addiction through legislation, proposed funding in the governor’s 2018-19 budget and executive actions.
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam.
Lawmakers wrapping up 2010 legislative session approve legislation to protect seniors from abuse
June 7, 2010
Effort to create a Cabinet-level Department on Aging fails
Nashville, TN – Tennessee lawmakers this year adopted legislation to protect seniors from abuse and scams, but stopped short of consolidating dozens of programs for the elderly scattered across 23 state departments and agencies.
As the 2010 legislative session wound toward a close, lawmakers unanimously approved a bill seeking to protect seniors and others from abuse by health care providers. The Senate sent the governor the Elderly and Disabled Adults Protection Act (SB2297/HB2284) on a 27-0 vote on Thursday.
The Tennessee Senate
