Tennessee governor backs Trump plan to nix Department of
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, who introduced a new school choice bill, said he supports President-elect Donald Trump's promise to disband the U.S. Department of Education.
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Oct 10, 2024 · – Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced the appointment of Matt Van Epps as commissioner for the Tennessee Department of General Services (DGS), effective October 1. Van Epps will succeed Christi Branscom, who will step down on September 30 after nearly six years of service to Tennesseans.
Tennessee governor supports abolishing federal education …
1 day ago · Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee supports Trump-backed plan to abolish US Department of Education Still, the governor does not want to forego the federal education funding that helps pay for Tennessee schools.
Gov. Lee Provides Update on Multi-Agency Response to Hurricane …
Oct 3, 2024 · Nashville, Tenn. – As communities in Northeast Tennessee continue to experience significant impacts from Hurricane Helene, Governor Bill Lee provided another update on the State of Tennessee’s ongoing multi-agency response.
Tennessee governor OKs bill allowing death penalty for child …
May 14, 2024 · NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has approved legislation allowing the death penalty in child rape convictions, a change the Republican-controlled Statehouse championed amid concerns that the U.S. Supreme Court has banned capital punishment in such cases.
Tennessee governor signs bill requiring local officers to aid US ...
Apr 12, 2024 · Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed a bill that would require law enforcement agencies to communicate with federal immigration authorities if they discover people are in the the country illegally.
Gov. Lee declares state of emergency, requests FEMA assistance …
Sep 27, 2024 · Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has declared a state of emergency after catastrophic flooding hit swaths of East Tennessee courtesy of Hurricane Helene.
Tennessee GOP governor signs executive order strengthening ... - NBC News
Apr 12, 2023 · Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, a Republican, signed an executive order Tuesday to strengthen background checks and called on the General Assembly to pass the equivalent of a red flag law.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee sworn in for second term: Everything he …
Jan 21, 2023 · Gov. Bill Lee launched his second term on Saturday, reflecting on four years of hardship, both public and private, while looking forward to his second term with "great hope," as he plans to...
Helene in TN: Gov. Lee provides update after Helene - WKRN News 2
Oct 2, 2024 · Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee provided an update following the devastation of Hurricane Helene across the state at the headquarters of Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) Wednesday...