Lee rejects idea of statewide mask mandate or another economic shutdown
Gov. Bill Lee is not considering making a statewide mask mandate or shutting down parts of the economy again to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, even as cases surge.
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July 2020
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To reopen schools, Tennessee plans to distribute millions of masks to teachers, students
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency last week began delivering 298,000 masks to school districts for the state’s 66,000 public school teachers and other school staff.
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Governor signs abortion ban into law, court immediately blocks
Just moments after Gov. Bill Lee signed an abortion ban into law Monday, July 13, a federal judge blocked the measure from taking effect and set up a court battle with the ACLU-Tennessee.
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Critics say Tennessee push to reopen economy is backfiring
Gov. Bill Lee continues to call the COVID-19 pandemic a crisis, but some Memphis lawmakers question his strategy as cases spike. They say he needs to be prepared for another round of spending to help families as the school year starts.
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Governor supports moving Forrest bust to State Museum
Gov. Bill Lee is expected to tell the State Capitol Commission he believes the monument should be moved to the State Museum.
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Black lawmakers ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Forrest bust vote
The Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators is only “cautiously optimistic” the State Capitol Commission will vote Thursday to remove the monument of Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest.
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Open meetings advocates fear governor’s order provides excuse to limit public access
The Sierra Club’s Scott Banbury raises questions about the governor's move to extend electronic meetings for local governments, while the Tennessee Coalition for Open Government says it creates a "convenient" loophole for councils and commissions to avoid public comment.
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Schools to receive $81M in CARES Act grants
The state is doling out $81 million in grants to K-12 schools, colleges and universities to prepare for a safe reopening this August in the COVID-19 climate.
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State hires consultant to help with spending billions in federal funds
The Lee Administration is paying an accounting firm $250,000 to help it properly spend more than $7 billion in federal funds by Dec. 30, the deadline for using CARES Act money connected to COVID-19 expenses.
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Lee announces enhanced police training plan
Gov. Bill Lee announced Thursday, July 2, plans for a partnership with various agencies to enhance officer training and increase police training.
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Statewide campaign aims to raise suicide awareness
Campaign will provide resources to help people identify the signs of someone considering suicide and materials to build awareness.
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Lee orders liability protection for health care providers, considers legality of mask requirements
Governor signed an executive order providing legal cover for health care providers in the COVID-19 pandemic and said his administration is looking at the legal authority for local governments to mandate face masks.
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Watch Live: Gov. Bill Lee’s briefing
Listen as Gov. Bill Lee presents an update for Tennessee at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 1.
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June 2020
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TSSAA delays football, girls soccer as state of emergency continues
On Wednesday, July 1, the TSSAA’s executive committee is scheduled to meet as it develops regular-season and postseason options to present to the board of control for their consideration.
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Governor extends state of emergency through August
Gov. Bill Lee signed Executive Order No. 50 Monday to extend the State of Emergency related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to Aug, 29.
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Tennessee’s charter school commission widens search for leader
Tennessee’s charter schools sector has grown to 118 since a 2002 state law opened the door to the publicly funded, independently operated schools. Most are in Memphis. And its new overseeing body, the Tennessee Public Charter Schools Commission, is extending its search for an executive director.
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Legislature approves $39.4B budget early Friday after day of talks
The Tennessee Legislature broke an impasse Thursday night and was set to pass a $39.4 billion budget for fiscal 2021 dealing with a $1 billion shortfall caused by the COVID-19 crisis, wrapping up a short but chaotic session surrounded by protest.
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Governor proclaims Friday as Juneteenth, but still indecisive on Forrest bust
Gov. Bill Lee is proclaiming Friday, June 19, as Juneteenth in Tennessee, but he stops short of demanding removal of the Nathan Bedford Forrest bust from the State Capitol.
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Watch Gov. Bill Lee’s briefing at 3 p.m.
Gov. Bill Lee will present a coronavirus update at 3 p.m.
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Watch Gov. Bill Lee’s press briefing
Gov. Bill Lee’s coronavirus press briefing is scheduled for 3 p.m.
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Lee prepares to resume limited nursing-home visitation
Testing for COVID-19 of every nursing home and long-term care facility in the state will be completed by the end of the week, Gov. Bill Lee said.
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Governor refuses to take stand on Forrest but encourages ‘dialogue’
Despite civil strife, Gov. Bill Lee refuses to say whether the Nathan Bedford Forrest bust should be removed from the State Capitol or the day of recognition for the Confederate general should be eliminated.
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Lee Administration holding on to $1B in federal funds
The Lee Administration is holding out hope it can use about $1 billion in CARES Act money to replace lost revenue, spending only about a fourth of $2.3 billion the federal government has sent Tennessee since the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
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State likely to challenge chancellor’s decision allowing expanded absentee voting
The state is planning to challenge a court ruling requiring expanded absentee voting during the COVID-19 pandemic and could be violating a chancellor's order to immediately send applications to any voter who requests one.
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Lee: ESA funds will be removed from fiscal 2021 budget
Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher program is out for the 2020-21 school year that begins this fall.
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