Governor announces federal stimulus oversight committee

By Sam Stockard, Daily Memphian Updated: April 16, 2020 3:54 PM CT | Published: April 16, 2020 3:54 PM CT

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced the creation of the Stimulus Financial Accountability Group to ensure proper fiscal management of stimulus funds received by the state through the Coronavirus Relief Fund created by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. The state projects a distribution of approximately $2.3 billion from the fund.

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Governor says economic reopening could focus on low-risk areas

Gov. Bill Lee said he sat in on a call with President Donald Trump at the White House this morning and spoke about the state’s effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. The president’s plan involves reopening low-risk areas across the country, and Lee said that could be followed in Tennessee.

By Sam Stockard April 16, 2020

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Governor announces federal stimulus oversight committee

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