A Southaven, Mississippi woman is charged with TennCare fraud for falsely reporting that she was living in Tennessee in order to obtain benefits from the taxpayer-funded healthcare insurance program.

A Sullivan County woman is charged with TennCare fraud in connection with the sale of prescription drugs obtained through the state’s health care insurance program.

A Shelby County woman is charged with TennCare fraud involving doctor shopping, which involves visiting multiple doctors in a short period of time to obtain controlled substances.

A Davidson County woman charged with TennCare fraud must repay the state for benefits received through the healthcare insurance program in a plea deal in Shelby County.

A Macon County woman charged with fraudulently obtaining TennCare benefits is ordered to repay the state as part of a court agreement.

Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Stuart McWhorter today announced that overall January state tax revenues exceeded budgeted estimates.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Courtney Rogers recognize the service and sacrifice of U.S. Navy Lieutenant Richard C. “Tito” Lannom of Union City, who was reported missing as of March 1, 1968 during the Vietnam War. The Obion County native was assigned to Attack Squadron Three Five, USS Enterprise and was on an A-6A aircraft on a night mission over North Vietnam when the aircraft went missing. Lannom and the pilot were declared missing after a search and rescue mission failed to locate the plane. Lannom was 27-years old when he went missing.

A Weakley County woman is charged in nearby Madison County with TennCare fraud involving doctor shopping, which involves fraudulent use of the state’s healthcare insurance program to obtain controlled substances.

A Jefferson County woman is charged with TennCare fraud for falsely reporting her income in order to obtain healthcare insurance benefits through the state program.

Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Larry Martin announced today that revenues for December were $17.2 million higher than the $1.3 billion estimate for the month, but were 3.0% less than December 2017.

The state of Tennessee has completed its annual financial report for fiscal year 2017-18.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder recognize the service and sacrifice of U.S. Marine Corps Corporal William “Carter” Ross of Hendersonville. Ross was declared deceased by the Marine Corps on December 11 after five days of search and rescue operations to find five Marines involved in an accident involving two aircraft. The KC-130 Hercules was assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and the F/A-18 Hornet was assigned to Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242. Ross was 21-years old at the time of the accident off the coast of Japan on December 6. He was in the flight crew on the KC-130 at the time of the accident, which is currently under investigation.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder announce she will retire from public service on January 19, 2019. After 35 years in the Army National Guard and eight years as the first woman to serve as Commissioner for the Department of Veterans Services. Grinder is leaving to spend more time with family and pursue educational options, but plans to remain connected to the military and veteran communities.

Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Larry Martin announced today that overall November state revenues were $1.0 billion, which is 8.98 percent more than November 2017 and $45.9 million more than the budgeted estimate.

A Lake County woman is the fourth person charged with TennCare fraud in connection with a round-up that took place last month involving the Office of Inspector General (OIG), the 29th Judicial Drug Task Force, Tiptonville Police Department and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.