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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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  • VIDEO: Gov. Lee Renews Nationwide Pitch to Join TN Highway Patrol

    Wednesday, September 28, 2022 | 05:44am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released a nationwide Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) recruitment video and renewed efforts to welcome out of state law enforcement officers to Tennessee.

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  • Gov. Lee Appoints Lance Villio to Lead Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives

    Thursday, September 22, 2022 | 12:57pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Lance Villio as executive director for the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives. Villio will fully transition to the role on October 1 as Dave Worland returns to the private sector.

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  • VIDEO: Gov. Lee Announces School Safety Actions

    Tuesday, August 30, 2022 | 05:51am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released a video update on key actions the Lee administration has taken to enhance school safety following Executive Order 97, which directed state agencies to engage parents, increase transparency and collaborate with local law enforcement and school districts.

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  • Statement From Gov. Bill Lee

    Friday, August 26, 2022 | 08:58am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following statement:

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  • Gov. Lee Announces Key Governor’s Office Appointments

    Monday, August 15, 2022 | 01:30pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointments of Erin Merrick to succeed Jonathan Skrmetti as Chief Legal Counsel, effective September 1, and Casey Black Sellers to succeed Laine Arnold as Director of Communications, effective September 2. Skrmetti will assume the role of Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter. Arnold will lead communications for the governor’s re-election campaign in addition to starting a strategic communications venture for corporations and causes.

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  • Gov. Lee Calls on Parents to Download SafeTN App for Back to School

    Wednesday, August 03, 2022 | 05:47am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security invited Tennesseans to get ready for the new school year by downloading the SafeTN app.

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  • Gov. Lee Announces Leadership Transition at Department of Children’s Services

    Friday, July 22, 2022 | 11:26am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Margie Quin as Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS), effective September 1. Quin will succeed Jennifer Nichols, who has served the department since 2019.

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  • Tennessee Schools Pledge Robust Support for ESA Implementation This School Year

    Wednesday, July 20, 2022 | 12:00pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced more than 40 independent schools, pending approval, have committed to make seats available immediately for students enrolled in the Education Savings Account (ESA) program and invited Tennessee parents to begin the application process.

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  • Injunction Lifted on Education Savings Account Program, Immediate Implementation Ahead

    Wednesday, July 13, 2022 | 04:26pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following statement in response to the court lifting the injunction on the Education Savings Account (ESA) program passed by the Lee Administration in 2019.

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  • Gov. Lee Announces Key Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Appointments

    Friday, July 01, 2022 | 04:33pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced he will appoint Troy Haley to serve as Administrator of the Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation within the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, effective immediately. Lee also named key appointments to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board.

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  • Gov. Bill Lee Statement on Dobbs Ruling

    Friday, June 24, 2022 | 10:57am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following statement on the United States Supreme Court’s ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and shared critical information about current Tennessee law.

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