• Gov. Lee Announces Appointments to Duck River Watershed Planning Partnership

    Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 03:11pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Gov. Bill Lee announced appointees to the Duck River Watershed Planning Partnership, established by Executive Order 108. The Order, signed in November 2024, furthers Tennessee’s commitment to balancing economic growth, water resource management, and environmental and habitat conservation to ensure the long-term sustainability of Tennessee’s watersheds.

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  • PHOTOS: Gov. Lee Signs Historic Education Freedom Act Into Law

    Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 06:54pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Gov. Bill Lee signed the Education Freedom Act, landmark legislation that establishes Tennessee’s first-ever universal school choice program. The Governor was joined by members of the Tennessee General Assembly and stakeholders, including dozens of Tennessee families, students and educators, to celebrate the Education Freedom Act’s passage into law with his signature.

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  • Gov. Lee Delivers 2025 State of the State Address

    Monday, February 10, 2025 | 04:50pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee delivered his seventh State of the State address and presented budget and legislative priorities for the upcoming year to a joint session of the General Assembly and fellow Tennesseans.

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  • Gov. Lee Marks the Close of Special Legislative Session, Passes Full Agenda

    Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 04:54pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee marked the close of the special legislative session and the successful passage of his full agenda, including the Education Freedom Act, a comprehensive disaster relief package, and robust public safety measures to prepare Tennessee to assist in implementation of the Trump Administration’s illegal immigration policies.

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  • Gov. Lee, Legislative Leadership Present Agenda on Illegal Immigration Ahead of Special Session

    Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | 09:58am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee presented the administration’s agenda on illegal immigration that will go before the Tennessee General Assembly during the special session convening January 27. On Day One of the Trump Administration, President Trump signed executive orders to halt illegal immigration, secure our nation’s borders and restore public safety, and the Governor’s proposed legislation reinforces Tennessee's commitment to keeping communities safe and reducing crime by strengthening coordination between state, local, and federal agencies to enforce immigration laws on the books.

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  • Gov. Lee Issues Official Call Ahead of Special Legislative Session

    Friday, January 17, 2025 | 01:31pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee issued the special session proclamation ahead of the convening of the Tennessee General Assembly on January 27. Gov. Lee and legislative leadership’s priorities include passing the Education Freedom Act and addressing recovery needs for Hurricane Helene, as well as future natural disasters. The session will also address public safety measures regarding illegal immigration, as the incoming Trump administration has called on states to prepare for policy implementation.

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  • Gov. Lee Announces Special Session to Begin January 27

    Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | 09:05am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that he will call for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene a special session on Monday, January 27, to pass the Education Freedom Act. Additionally, the Governor will introduce a disaster relief legislative package addressing recovery needs for Hurricane Helene, as well as future natural disasters. The session will also address public safety measures regarding illegal immigration, as the incoming Trump Administration has called on states to prepare for policy implementation.

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  • Gov. Lee Urges President Biden to Act Following Stalled China-U.S. Adoptions

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | 09:28am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee led a bipartisan coalition of 33 governors in urging President Biden to act following a decision to halt foreign adoptions by The People’s Republic of China (PRC). The suspension of China’s intercountry adoption program has indefinitely delayed the adoptions of more than 260 children already matched to American families in 44 states.

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  • Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council Delivers Final Report

    Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 04:13pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced the Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council delivered its final report to guide the state in advancing nuclear energy innovation and driving continued investment to create a nuclear energy ecosystem that continues to lead the Nation.

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