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Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | 08:23am
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Tennessee Department of Agriculture FFA Leaders Named
Monday, April 24, 2023 | 09:20amTennessee’s FFA program is among the top five largest in the nation and new state leaders are in place at the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) to ensure the program remains strong.
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Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Service in Cocke, Dyer, Pickett Counties April 29
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Gov. Lee’s Full ‘Tennessee: Leading the Nation’ Agenda Passes
Sunday, April 23, 2023 | 10:35pmNASHVILLE, Tenn. – On Friday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee marked the close of the 2023 legislative session, which includes the successful passage of his $56.2 billion budget and full legislative agenda as outlined during his State of the State address in February.
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Gov. Lee to Call Special Session on Public Safety
Friday, April 21, 2023 | 08:13pmNASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that he will call for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene a special session to pass legislation that will strengthen public safety and preserve constitutional rights. Gov. Lee will release additional details and issue an official call in the coming days.
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State Agencies to observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Friday, April 21, 2023 | 12:58pmNASHVILLE – The Board of Parole (BOP), Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC), Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and Tennessee Rehabilitative Initiative in Correction (TRICOR) are hosting a dove release ceremony to honor crime victims and recognize victim advocates during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), April 23-29. The sponsoring agencies will hold the event in Chattanooga at 11 a.m. EDT (10 a.m. CDT) on Friday, April 28 at the Walker Pavilion in Coolidge Park (120 River Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405). As a ceremonial tribute, doves will be released at the conclusion of the event.
Correction | Tennessee Bureau of Investigation | Board of Parole | TRICOR
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Commissions Sets 2023-24 Hunting Season, Bear Conflicts Discussed
Friday, April 21, 2023 | 10:31amJOHNSON CITY, Tenn. --- The state’s 2023-24 hunting and trapping seasons were set by the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission at its April meeting on Friday. The Commission approved the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s recommendations to the elk hunt proclamation to add four new elk permits and two additional elk hunt zones.
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Tennessee Department of Agriculture Offers Spay and Neuter Services Grants
Friday, April 21, 2023 | 09:37amAnimal shelters in Tennessee are invited to apply for grants to provide low-cost spay and neuter services. The application period is open until May 12, 2023.
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Weekly East Tennessee Construction Report for April 20-26, 2023
Thursday, April 20, 2023 | 04:11pmA listing of road construction activities and lane closures for 24 East Tennessee counties.
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Tennessee Set to Begin P-EBT Distribution for the 2022-2023 Academic Year
Thursday, April 20, 2023 | 01:38pmNASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Human Services today announced details on the distribution of Pandemic Electronic Benefit (P-EBT) Program for the 2022-2023 school year. P-EBT is a COVID-19 relief program that provides nutritional benefits to children eligible for the National School Lunch Program who may have missed meals due to COVID-19. The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) distributes P-EBT benefits based on records provided by the Tennessee Department of Education (DOE) along with guidelines and funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service.
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Unemployment Across Tennessee Decreases in March
Thursday, April 20, 2023 | 01:30pmNASHVILLE – New data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) showed the statewide preliminary unemployment rate for March decreased to 3.4% after the statistic has held steady at 3.5% for the last five months.
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Free Webinar on State Tax Compliance Process Next Week
Thursday, April 20, 2023 | 09:43amNASHVILLE - Join the Department of Revenue on April 25 at 9 am Central time for a free webinar to discuss state tax compliance and the collections process.
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VIDEO: Gov. Lee Calls on General Assembly to Pass ‘Order of Protection’ Bill to Strengthen Safety, Preserve Constitutional Rights
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | 01:38pmNASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee called on the Tennessee General Assembly to pass legislation for a new ‘Order of Protection’ law before the end of the legislative session to strengthen the safety and preserve the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens. This bill, which was drafted with input from legislative leadership, the Governor’s office and relevant departments, will improve Tennessee’s existing ‘Order of Protection’ framework. By guaranteeing due process and enhancing access to mental health support, this proposal is the best way to help individuals who intend to harm themselves or others, protect constitutional rights and keep our communities safe.
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Gov. Lee Appoints Jamie Brooks 7th Judicial District Chancellor
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | 04:33pmNASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed Jamie Brooks as chancellor for the 7th Judicial District to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Chancellor Nichole Cantrell, effective immediately.