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  • Gov. Bill Lee Issues Executive Order Declaring State of Emergency in Response to COVID-19

    Thursday, March 12, 2020 | 02:20pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Governor Bill Lee issued Executive Order No. 14 declaring a state of emergency in Tennessee to facilitate the treatment and containment of COVID-19.

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  • Media Advisory: Gov. Bill Lee to Hold Press Conference with Commissioner Piercey Regarding COVID-19

    Thursday, March 05, 2020 | 07:25am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Governor Bill Lee will host a press conference this morning with Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey to provide an update on the COVID-19 virus.

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  • Gov. Bill Lee Announces Formation of Coronavirus Task Force

    Wednesday, March 04, 2020 | 01:30pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Governor Bill Lee announced the formation of a Coronavirus Task Force to enhance Tennessee’s coordinated efforts to prevent, identify, and treat potential cases of COVID-19.

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  • Media Advisory: Gov. Bill Lee to Give Status Update on Middle Tennessee Recovery Efforts

    Tuesday, March 03, 2020 | 03:00pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Governor Bill Lee will host a press conference this afternoon with Nashville Mayor John Cooper and state cabinet officials at the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) Management Operations Center to update Tennesseans on recovery efforts from last night’s storms and recap his day assessing damage across the state.

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  • Gov. Bill Lee Names Stephen Smith Director of TennCare

    Monday, March 02, 2020 | 12:15pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Governor Bill Lee announced that he is appointing Stephen Smith as the Director of Tennessee’s Division of TennCare, the state’s Medicaid program that provides health care for approximately 1.4 million Tennesseans.

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  • Gov. Bill Lee Introduces Constitutional Carry Legislation

    Thursday, February 27, 2020 | 01:00pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Gov. Bill Lee announced that he is proposing legislation to advance the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Tennesseans by implementing a Constitutional Carry law.

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  • Statement from Gov. Bill Lee on Nicholas Sutton

    Wednesday, February 19, 2020 | 11:30am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following statement regarding death row inmate Nicholas Sutton:

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  • Gov. Bill Lee Delivers 2020 State of the State Address

    Monday, February 03, 2020 | 07:07pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Gov. Bill Lee delivered his State of the State address, showcasing Tennessee’s progress over the past year and outlining his legislative and budget priorities for the coming year.

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  • Excerpts from Governor Lee’s 2020 State of the State Address

    Monday, February 03, 2020 | 05:00am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Below are excerpts from Governor Bill Lee’s 2020 State of the State Address as prepared for delivery. Governor Lee will deliver his address at 6:00 p.m. CST today in the House Chamber in the Tennessee State Capitol.

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  • Governor Lee to Deliver Second State of the State Address on February 3

    Monday, January 27, 2020 | 05:45pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Governor Bill Lee announced that he will deliver his second State of the State address to the General Assembly and fellow Tennesseans on Monday, February 3 at 6 p.m. CST. The joint session will be aired statewide and take place in the House Chamber in the Tennessee State Capitol.

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  • Gov. Bill Lee Introduces Comprehensive Pro-Life Legislation

    Thursday, January 23, 2020 | 11:15am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Gov. 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. This legislation would make Tennessee one of the most pro-life states in the country.

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  • Governor Bill Lee Announces 2020 Staff Additions

    Wednesday, January 15, 2020 | 04:00pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced six new additions to his staff. "Here at the State Capitol, we have a tremendous group of professionals working on behalf of Tennesseans across our state," said Governor Lee. "I'm proud to announce these new hires and value the experience they bring to our team."

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  • Tennessee Offers State Employees Paid Family Leave

    Tuesday, January 07, 2020 | 12:30pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Gov. 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 1.

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  • Tennessee Criminal Justice Investment Task Force Releases Recommendations

    Thursday, December 19, 2019 | 01:00pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Gov. Bill Lee’s Criminal Justice Investment Task Force released a comprehensive package of data-driven policy recommendations for upcoming legislative sessions that seek to improve public safety, increase reentry support and reduce recidivism, address unmet behavioral health needs and make Tennessee communities safer.

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  • Gov. Bill Lee Announces Decision on Refugee Resettlement

    Wednesday, December 18, 2019 | 10:45am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Gov. Bill Lee announced his consent to initial refugee resettlement in Tennessee in response to Executive Order 13888 issued by President Donald J. Trump on September 26, 2019.

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