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Legislative Update: Week Ending 2-12-2021
“I said at the start how proud I am of my staff and cabinet, and I am just as proud of all of our fellow co-workers, the best state employees in all of America,”
Read More »Raises and other recommendations included in proposed budget from Gov. Lee
Governor Lee during his Feb. 8, 2021 State of the State address recommended a 4-percent raise for State Employees. “I said at the start how proud I am of my staff and cabinet, and
Read More »Gov. Lee proposes 4 percent raise for state employees
Governor Lee during his Feb. 8, 2021 State of the State address recommended a 4-percent raise for State Employees. “I said at the start how proud I am of my staff and cabinet, and
Read More »TSEA urges Gov. Lee to prioritize state employees
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Employees Association urges Gov. Bill Lee to include funding for State and Higher Education salary and market adjustments in his proposed FY21/22 state budget. “Our state employees continue to
Read More »Governor Lee’s Upcoming State of the State Address
On Monday, February 8, 2021, Gov. Lee will give his third State of the State address before a joint session of the Tennessee General Assembly. For more information about the State of the State,
Read More »TSEA urges Governor Lee and Legislature to prioritize state employee pay
This week, the Tennessee General Assembly convened for a special legislative session on education to address urgent issues facing Tennessee students and schools in the 2021-22 school year, including learning loss, funding, accountability, literacy,
Read More »Gov. Lee Appoints Clarence Carter to Lead Department of Human Services
Governor Bill Lee announced today Clarence Carter as the new commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Human Services. “Clarence has dedicated his career to helping children and families, and he joins my cabinet with
Read More »Free COVID-19 Testing for State Employees
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Unified Command Group is coordinating with the Department of Health to provide free, voluntary COVID-19 testing for state employees at five (5) test sites across the state, beginning Thursday, June
Read More »COVID-19: Task Force Reimagine & Operations Update
Staff Report The TN Department of Human Resources shared with employees in an email today that Governor Lee’s Task Force Reimagine has established guidelines for all agencies to adhere to moving forward navigating through
Read More »Gov. Lee issues updated Executive Order to require Tennesseans to stay home
Gov. Lee during his Thursday, April 2 press briefing on COVID-19 announced Executive Order 23, which amends Executive Order 22 to require Tennesseans to stay home unless engaging in essential activities or essential services.
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