Tennessee Governor Bill Lee extends State of Emergency through October
September 29, 2020
Some Restrictions Amended, Mask Authority Continues
Nashville, TN – As a National State of Emergency remains in place, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced today, Tuesday, September 29th, 2020, the State of Emergency in Tennessee will continue through October with adjustments made to previous executive orders.
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signs Executive Orders Extending State of Emergency, Regulatory Flexibility, Local Authority on Facial Coverings
August 28, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today signed Executive Order No. 59 to extend certain, targeted provisions of Executive Order Nos. 36, 38, 49, 50, 54, and 55 through September 30, 2020 to facilitate the continued treatment and containment of COVID-19 Coronavirus through regulatory flexibility, promoting social distancing and wearing face coverings in public places, and protecting vulnerable populations.
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Announces $81 Million in Coronavirus Relief Grants for K-12 and Higher Education Institutions
July 7, 2020
Nashville, TN – Today, Tuesday, July 7th, 2020, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group announced $81 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) funding is available through grants for K-12 schools and higher education institutions to assist with plans for safe reopening.
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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:
Great American comeback: 2.5 million jobs in May
June 6, 2020
Washington, D.C. – Together, President Donald Trump and American workers built the greatest economy on Earth. Now, as we safely reopen from Coronavirus, we are rebuilding stronger than ever!
“Experts” predicted that America would lose 7.5 million jobs last month. Instead, our country added 2.5 million—10 million more than expected.
President Trump: We’re starting an incredible period of growth!
TWRA Offers Practices to Follow for Recreational Boating during Coronavirus pandemic
May 5, 2020
Nashville, TN – When enjoying recreational boating, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says it is important to observe the following practices to protect yourself and others and slow the spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus:
Only boat with those in your immediate household: no guests or outside-of-household family.
Boat close to home. Make direct trips to local accesses only. Go right from your home to the access and back.
TWRA releases best boating practices to follow during Coronavirus crisis.
Tennessee Economic Recovery Group Releases Guidance for Close Contact Businesses for May 6th Reopen
May 4, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee’s Economic Recovery Group has released guidance for close contact services, enabling over 38,000 workers to resume business in 89 of the state’s 95 counties on May 6th, 2020.
Six counties – Shelby County, Madison County, Davidson County, Hamilton County, Knox County and Sullivan County – will create individual plans in consultation with their locally-run health departments.
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How Livestreaming Supports Injured Veterans Impacted by COVID-19
May 2, 2020
Jacksonville, FL – Injured veterans and their families are among those heavily impacted by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. Many of them face financial crises due to unemployment, while others battle mental health issues as we practice social distancing.
WWP supporters can help warriors impacted by the coronavirus by registering a livestream through the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) COVID-19 Relief Fund, hosted on Tiltify.
Tennessee Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Releases Guidance on Reopening Houses of Worship
May 2, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives has released guidance for faith communities on gathering together in houses of worship.
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