Governor Bill Lee
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Gov. Lee Names Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council Appointees
Council recommendations to drive continued nuclear energy innovation & investment across Tennessee
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Gov. Lee Launches ‘Tri-Stars and Stripes’ Council
Executive Order 102 to make Tennessee the leading state for military and veterans
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Gov. Lee Announces Appointments to Key Boards & Commissions
On June 30, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced appointees to a series of key state boards and commissions
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Gov. Lee Announces Fewest Distressed Counties in Tennessee History
On June 27, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that the number of distressed counties in the state has reduced to eight, the fewest in Tennessee history, marking a significant milestone in the Lee administration’s mission to accelerate the transformation of rural Tennessee
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Gov. Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Make First Economic Development Trip to Europe
Attend Paris Air Show, Recruit New Investment from Leading Companies in France and Italy
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Gov. Lee Launches Nearly $200 Million in School Safety Grants
Funds to place armed SRO at every public school, provide physical security upgrades
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Gov. Lee Visits Summer Learning Camps Across Tennessee
This week, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee visited summer learning camps
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Gov. Lee Announces Statewide “Build with Us Tour”
Stops planned across rural & urban Tennessee to celebrate $3.3B Transportation Modernization Act
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Gov. Lee Authorizes Tennessee National Guard Deployment to Secure Southern Border
100 Tennessee troops to curb ongoing border crisis, support Operation Lone Star
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Gov. Lee Appoints Stacey Edmonson as 21st Judicial District Attorney General
On May 19, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed Stacey Edmonson as District Attorney General for the 21st Judicial District to fill a vacancy created by the death of General Kim Helper, effective immediately
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Gov. Lee Signs Historic Bill to Raise Teacher Pay, Protect Taxpayer Dollars
Provides largest teacher pay raise in state history, ensures union dues are not collected by school districts
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Gov. Lee Issues Executive Order to Advance Nuclear Energy Innovation & Investment
Launches “Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council”
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Gov. Lee Signs Single Largest Tax Cut in Tennessee History into Law
Tennessee Works Tax Act to provide $400M in savings for families & small businesses
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Gov. Lee Signs Strong School Safety Measures Into Law
On May 10, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed strong school safety legislation into law and recognized the investment of more than $230 million to strengthen safety at public and private schools across Tennessee
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Gov. Lee Announces Special Session on Public Safety to Begin August 21
On May 8, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that he will call for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene a special legislative session on August 21, 2023, to strengthen public safety and preserve constitutional rights
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Gov. Lee Announces Key Leadership Transition at TN Department of Education
On May 1, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds as commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE), effective July 1
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Gov. Lee Recognizes ‘Foster Care Month’ in Tennessee
Celebrates $600 M to accelerate child placement, support foster & adoptive families