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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed Kyle Hixson to serve as a criminal court judge for the 6th Judicial District to fill the honorable Bob McGee’s vacancy.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Tennessee will again participate in the Girls Go CyberStart competition in 2020 and encourage young women to explore opportunities in studying cybersecurity.

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

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued an executive order transferring the Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) from the Tennessee Department of Education to the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to better align services for children with disabilities.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced projects receiving funding through the Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) program which prioritizes learning opportunities in rural counties and enhances career and technical education statewide.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced appointments to the Tennessee Complete Count Committee which will work alongside the U.S. Census Bureau for the 2020 Census.