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Tennessee STRONG Act Provides Educational Opportunities for Tennessee National Guard

Monday, April 10, 2017 | 06:59pm

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today thanked the General Assembly for unanimously passing the Tennessee STRONG (Support, Training and Renewing Opportunity for National Guard) Act, the governor’s legislation that provides tuition free educational opportunities for eligible members of the Tennessee National Guard and supports the Drive to 55 goal to increase the number of Tennesseans with a degree or certificate to 55 percent by 2025. The House of Representatives this afternoon passed HB 530/SB 1216 97-0 and it now heads to the governor’s desk for his signature. The Senate passed the legislation 31-0 on April 3.

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Governor Haslam, Commissioner Rolfe Announce SAIC to Establish Technology Integration Gateway™ in Cookeville

Monday, April 03, 2017 | 10:00am

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Governor Haslam, Commissioner Rolfe Announce Rockline Industries to Launch New Business, Locate New Facility in Morristown

Thursday, March 30, 2017 | 08:33am

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Haslam Announces Reward in Munford Murder Case

Wednesday, March 29, 2017 | 02:59pm

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Anita J. Rieben on or about February 17, 2016. “We want whoever is responsible for this crime to be brought to justice,” Haslam said. “We ask anyone with any knowledge of the case to come forward.”

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Governor Haslam, Commissioner Rolfe Announce 18 Communities to Receive Site Development Grants

Wednesday, March 22, 2017 | 12:00am

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Haslam Issues Statement on Death of Sen. Douglas Henry

Monday, March 06, 2017 | 10:15am

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today issued the following statement on the death of former Sen. Douglas Henry: "One of the most fun calls I have been able to make as governor was a call in 2015 to Sen. Henry when we knew we would be able to put funding for the new state museum in the budget. Sen. Henry was a tireless champion of the museum, its mission and the importance of preserving Tennessee history for future generations. His dedication to the museum may only be surpassed by his commitment to the state’s financial strength. I was fortunate to be able to visit with Sen. Henry Friday, and I can attest that the state’s finances were still top of mind to him. He served the state for nearly 50 years, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is one of the primary reasons the state is on such solid financial footing today. He was a powerhouse intellect, courteous, kind, genuine and a statesman, and I will miss knowing that his wisdom and perspective are only a phone call away."

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Governor Haslam, TNECD Announce LG Electronics to Locate New U.S. Manufacturing Operations in Montgomery County

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 | 03:05pm

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Governor Haslam, TNECD Announce Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. To Expand Corporate Headquarters in Memphis

Monday, February 20, 2017 | 02:05pm

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Haslam Announces Bob Rolfe as ECD Commissioner

Thursday, February 16, 2017 | 12:27pm

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced Nashville business executive Bob Rolfe as commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD). An innovative business leader, Rolfe, 56, has more than three decades of experience in business and investment banking in Tennessee. “Bob Rolfe has spent his career growing companies and creating jobs, and he will bring incredible experience and energy to our work of making Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs and ensuring that success is felt throughout the state,” Haslam said. “Bringing someone of Bob’s caliber to this position says a lot about the momentum we have right now in Tennessee, and I know that will continue to flourish under his leadership.”

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Haslam Praises Swift Confirmation of Local University Governing Boards

Monday, February 13, 2017 | 06:03pm

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today thanked the General Assembly for its swift confirmation of six local university governing boards, giving the higher education institutions increased autonomy to support student success as the state continues its Drive to 55 initiative. The General Assembly approved all 48 of Haslam’s appointments to the governing boards of Austin Peay State University, East Tennessee State University, Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University and the University of Memphis. The boards are the result of the governor’s FOCUS Act, enacted last year.

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Haslam Files NextTennessee Legislative Agenda

Tuesday, February 07, 2017 | 01:03pm

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today filed his NextTennessee legislative agenda for the 2017 session of the 110th General Assembly. “With the NextTennessee agenda, we’re focused on policy proposals to build and sustain economic growth and the state’s competitiveness for the next generation of Tennesseans,” Haslam said. “Because of the fiscal responsibility we have shown, the Tennessee we can be is a state with a safe and reliable transportation network that supports long-term growth, one of the best K-12 systems in the country and free access to a post-secondary degree or certificate for all Tennesseans. And we can still be the state with the lowest taxes and the lowest debt.”

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Governor Haslam, TNECD Announce SmileDirectClub, LLC to Expand in Nashville

Tuesday, February 07, 2017 | 01:00pm

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Haslam Announces Jayme Place Simmons To Join Senior Team, Stephen Smith To Become Senior Advisor

Monday, February 06, 2017 | 01:56pm

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced Jayme Place Simmons will join his senior team as special assistant to the governor for strategy and policy director as Stephen Smith becomes senior advisor to Haslam, serving as a top advisor and strategist for the administration and assisting the governor with day-to-day activities. Simmons, who currently serves as chief of staff for the Tennessee Department of Education, is returning to the governor’s office where she previously served during his first term as an education policy analyst. Simmons starts her new position on February 13.

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Governor Haslam, TNECD Announce KaTom Restaurant Supply, Inc. to Expand in Sevier County

Friday, February 03, 2017 | 08:00am

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Governor Haslam, TNECD Announce La-Z-Boy Incorporated to Expand in Dayton

Thursday, February 02, 2017 | 03:15pm

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