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An Alabama woman is charged with TennCare fraud for falsely reporting her residence in order to obtain benefits from Tennessee’s taxpayer-funded healthcare insurance program.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed Wesley Bray of Putnam County as the criminal court judge to the 13th Judicial District to fill the Honorable David. A Patterson’s vacancy. “Wesley brings extensive experience to this role and will serve the 13th district with integrity,” said Lee. “We welcome him to this role and appreciate his willingness to serve.”

The Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) has been selected by the Governmental Research Association to receive their Outstanding Policy Achievement Award.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Enexor BioEnergy LLC officials today announced that the renewable energy company will expand its operations in Franklin and move into a new manufacturing facility.

The Tennessee Beef Promotion Board will meet July 19, 2019 at 1 p.m. CDT at the Tennessee Beef Industry Council located at 530 Brandies Circle Suite A in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

NASHVILLE – Ahead of Fourth of July festivities, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is reminding residents of the Volunteer State about the dangers associated with consumer fireworks. The SFMO urges Tennesseans to leave the fireworks to the experts this Independence Day.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is announcing a new structure for its division dedicated to supporting new and expanding agricultural and forestry businesses.

The Tennessee Pest Control Licensing and Advisory Board will meet July 15, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. CDT in the conference room of the Holeman Building at Ellington Agricultural Center, located at 424 Hogan Road in Nashville, Tenn.

NASHVILLE – New legislative measures will deepen the State of Tennessee’s commitment to firefighters, police officers and members of the military while enhancing existing consumer laws that protect the Volunteer State’s vulnerable adults.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) Driver Services Division has begun issuing REAL ID driver license and identification cards effective July 1, 2019. All driver services centers are equipped and ready to issue the credentials to Tennesseans who decide to obtain the REAL ID.

More Tennesseans are now eligible for free mental health services through the state’s Behavioral Health Safety Net program. New, broader eligibility criteria take effect today (July 1, 2019) increasing the number of uninsured, underinsured, and indigent people who can receive services through the program.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Lightning Source LLC officials announced today that the La Vergne-based company will establish its fifth U.S. facility in Jackson. Lightning Source®, a part of Ingram Content Group, will invest $22 million and create nearly 150 jobs in Madison County over the next three years.

Commissioner Jeff Long of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security along with Colonel Dereck R. Stewart of the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) announced the promotion of Matt Perry to Lieutenant Colonel Executive Officer. His responsibilities include oversight of the Support Services Division, which includes Fleet and Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN).

To promote responsible land management for more efficient use of state resources, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is transferring jurisdiction of a portion of the Cedars of Lebanon complex to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.