An outgoing state lawmaker is headed back to the Tennessee State Capitol. Gov. Bill Lee announced today that Memphis’s John DeBerry will join his administration as a senior advisor.
Tennessee Schools Are Having To Close Because Of COVID, But Gov. Bill Lee Is Committed To His Passive Response
Tennessee schools are starting to shift back to virtual learning after months of mostly managing small outbreaks of the coronavirus. The state was one of the first to reopen schools, but is now taking the lead in COVID-19 infections.
Joining Other Republicans, Gov. Lee Says He’s Not Ready To Recognize Biden As President-Elect
Like many other Republicans across the country, Gov. Bill Lee is not recognizing Joe Biden as the president-elect. At least for now. Talking to reporters Monday, Lee said there are some processes that have not concluded, like recounts in some states and legal challenges.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Postpones December Execution Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
The state of Tennessee will not execute Pervis Payne next month, as planned.
Tennessee Insurance Commissioner Was Accused Of Sexual Harassment Before Resignation
A month before his resignation, Tennessee’s Commerce and Insurance Commissioner Hodgen Mainda was investigated for sexual harassment — including allegations of unwelcome sexual advances and touching.
Gov. Lee Loses Two State Commissioners In One Day
The heads of the state Department of Commerce and Insurance and the state Department of Human Services have stepped down from Gov. Lee’s administration. Lee’s office confirmed Commerce and Insurance Commissioner Hodgen Mainda’s decision on Tuesday afternoon.
‘I’ve Tried To Be Real Careful’: Gov. Bill Lee Calls For More Masks, Says He’ll Skip Debate
Gov. Bill Lee will remain in quarantine for another week and is defending times when he has been seen in public without a mask in public, amid a new ad campaign to encourage mask-wearing.
Tennessee Historical Commission Hears Public Comments About Nathan Bedford Forrest Bust, Ahead Of Next Year’s Vote
The Tennessee Historical Commission won’t consider removing the bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest from the state capitol until early next year. But some Tennesseans weighed in with public comments at the commission’s meeting Friday.
Tennessee Won’t Judge Teachers Or Schools On This Year’s Test Scores
Gov. Bill Lee and Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn are calling for the tests to be administered as usual but that the results not be used to judge the education system.
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