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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee invited Tennesseans to take advantage of back-to-school savings during this weekend’s July 28-30 traditional sales tax holiday.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – This week, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee concluded his statewide “Build with Us Tour”, which celebrated the landmark Transportation Modernization Act and highlighted seven key infrastructure priorities across rural and urban Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed Shari Tayloe as District Attorney General for the 10th Judicial District to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of General Stephen Crump, effective immediately.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced appointments to the Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council, recently created by Executive Order 101 to position Tennessee as a national leader for nuclear energy innovation and advancement.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed an executive order to position Tennessee to lead the nation as the best state for service members, veterans and their families to thrive.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced appointees to a series of key state boards and commissions.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that the number of distressed counties in the state has reduced to eight, the fewest in Tennessee history, marking a significant milestone in the Lee administration’s mission to accelerate the transformation of rural Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Last week, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter traveled to France and Italy for a six-day economic development trip to strengthen relationships with European businesses and increase foreign direct investment (FDI) from trusted global companies in Tennessee, resulting in more jobs and greater opportunity for Tennesseans.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee invited local law enforcement agencies and schools to apply for nearly $200 million in grant funding to further strengthen security at Tennessee schools.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – This week, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee visited summer learning camps, which are underway in elementary schools across the state, and recognized the dedication of teachers to sharpen critical reading skills for Tennessee students. Summer learning camps, a key support offered through Tennessee’s new, comprehensive K-3 literacy strategy, are one of multiple pathways to strengthen student achievement and promotion to the fourth grade.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced a statewide “Build with Us Tour” to celebrate the landmark Transportation Modernization Act and highlight key infrastructure priorities across rural and urban Tennessee. Gov. Lee’s travel will include stops in all three Grand Divisions throughout June and July, beginning in Fentress County on Thursday, June 1.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee authorized the deployment of 100 Tennessee National Guard troops to secure the U.S. Southern border amid an ongoing national security crisis and surging drug crisis being fueled by an open border.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed Stacey Edmonson as District Attorney General for the 21st Judicial District to fill a vacancy created by the death of General Kim Helper, effective immediately.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee marked the signing of the Teacher Paycheck Protection Act, a landmark bill that will give teachers the largest pay raise in state history and protect Tennessee teachers and taxpayers by ensuring that union membership dues are no longer collected by school districts.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed an executive order to advance Tennessee’s position as a national leader in nuclear energy. Executive Order 101 creates the Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council, which will seek to build upon the state’s legacy in nuclear innovation and drive continued investment to create a nuclear energy ecosystem for the future of Tennessee.