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  • 2022 Year in Photos: Tennessee Leads as “America at Its Best”

    Thursday, December 29, 2022 | 05:44am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released 2022 “America at Its Best” highlights and accomplishments that have contributed to greater opportunity, security and freedom for all Tennesseans.

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  • Gov. Lee Announces Decisive Action to Ensure Proper Protocol at TDOC

    Wednesday, December 28, 2022 | 04:01pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Following a months-long third-party review of lethal injection operations at the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC), Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today announced several decisive actions to ensure the department adheres to established protocol. Additionally, the Governor proactively released the independent investigator’s third-party report to the public.

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  • Gov. Lee Grants Executive Clemency to 16 Individuals

    Thursday, December 22, 2022 | 11:57am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced executive clemency decisions for 16 individuals.

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  • Gov. Lee, Senators Blackburn and Hagerty Demand Biden Administration Reverse Plan to Release ICE Detainees in Tennessee

    Tuesday, December 20, 2022 | 12:16pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn) demanded the White House and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reverse their plan to release an unspecified number of single adult migrants into Tennessee due to continued inaction to secure the Southern border.

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  • Gov. Lee Applauds Repeal of Federal Military COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

    Friday, December 16, 2022 | 01:53pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following statement on the repeal of the federal government’s overreaching COVID-19 vaccine mandate on members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The measure was included in the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed Congress and now heads to the president’s desk to be signed into law.

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  • Gov. Lee Provides Update on Independent Review of TDOC Protocol

    Friday, December 16, 2022 | 12:50pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee provided a status update on the independent, third-party review of the lethal injection protocol at the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC).

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  • Gov. Bill Lee Names General Warner Ross to Lead TN National Guard

    Thursday, December 08, 2022 | 01:50pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Brigadier General Warner A. Ross II as Adjutant General of Tennessee and Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Military, effective January 21, 2023. Ross succeeds Major General Jeff Holmes, who will retire after 43 years of military service.

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  • Gov. Lee Names Dr. Ralph Alvarado Commissioner for TN Department of Health

    Tuesday, November 22, 2022 | 02:46pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Dr. Ralph Alvarado, MD, FACP, as commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH), effective January 16. Dr. Alvarado will succeed Interim Health Commissioner Dr. Morgan McDonald, MD, FACP, FAAP.

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  • Gov. Bill Lee, First Lady Announce Tennessee Christmas Events

    Monday, November 21, 2022 | 06:03am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee announced the state’s official Christmas events, including Christmas at the Capitol and “The Gift of Giving” tour of the Tennessee Residence.

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  • Gov. Lee Launches School Safety Toolkit for Tennessee Families

    Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 05:48am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee launched the new School Safety Toolkit for Tennessee Families, a practical resource to help parents prepare and engage in their child’s school safety plan.

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  • Gov. Lee Announces Additional Support for Local Law Enforcement Recruitment

    Friday, October 14, 2022 | 08:31am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced two additional resources to support local law enforcement agencies in officer recruitment and training, following the recent launch of the $100 million Violent Crime Intervention Fund and continued Proven Crime Prevention investments.

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  • Gov. Lee Launches $100 Million Violent Crime Intervention Fund for Local Law Enforcement

    Tuesday, October 11, 2022 | 05:46am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee launched the $100 million Violent Crime Intervention Fund and invited local law enforcement agencies to apply for grants that will be used to strengthen public safety in communities across Tennessee.

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  • Gov. Lee Appoints Deniece Thomas to Lead Department of Labor & Workforce Development

    Thursday, September 29, 2022 | 04:39pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Deniece Thomas as Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development, effective September 30. Thomas succeeds Jeff McCord following his departure to lead Northeast State Community College.

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  • Gov. Lee, TN Legislative Leadership Announce Additional Step to Support TBI and Accelerate Testing

    Thursday, September 29, 2022 | 02:58pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally and Speaker Cameron Sexton announced a decisive step to accelerate the hiring process for 25 additional forensic lab positions at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Taking this action ahead of the regular budget process will expedite the TBI’s efforts to expand testing capacity and reduce the turnaround time for sexual assault kits (SAKs).

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  • Gov. Lee Announces Judicial Appointments

    Wednesday, September 28, 2022 | 01:57pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced two key judicial appointments.

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