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Lucca’s Law, bill requiring coverage treatment of PANDAS heads to Gov. Lee’s desk
Bill Lee’s desk. PANDAS or Pans is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain after repeated infections like strep throat. That’s what Kristi Giacco’s son, Lucca, was diagnosed with after ...
WKRN-TV3d
Gov. Lee formally requests major disaster declaration following severe weather, flooding across TN
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has formally requested a major disaster declaration to make federal assistance available for counties affected by severe weather and ...
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Glock switch bill heads to Gov. Lee's desk
Gov. Bill Lee has requested a Major Disaster Declaration to make federal assistance available for Tennesseans who were affected by the early April severe weather event.
Morningstar4d
National Association for Veterans Rights (NAVR) Applauds Governor Bill Lee for Signing SAVE Act into Law in Tennessee
The National Association for Veterans Rights (NAVR) commends Governor Bill Lee for his leadership in signing the Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment (SAVE) Act into law, an important step ...
WKRN-TV4d
PEACE Act aimed at stopping hate heads to Tennessee governor’s desk
(WKRN) — A bill aimed at stopping hate passed the House floor Monday and now heads to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk. The Protecting Everyone Against Crime and Extremism (PEACE) Act stems from the Neo ...
The New York Times3d
Jelly Roll Should Be Pardoned for Drug and Robbery Offenses, Board Says
The decision now rests with Gov. Bill Lee. Jelly Roll, 40, a Tennessee native whose real name is Jason DeFord, started his career as a rapper but rose to prominence in 2023 with his country album ...
WSMV4d
Gov. Lee requests Major Disaster Declaration for Tennesseans affected by April severe weather
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Gov. Bill Lee has requested a Major Disaster Declaration to make federal assistance available for Tennesseans who were affected by the early April severe weather event.
CNN3d
Tennessee Board of Parole recommends that governor pardon country star Jelly Roll
The Tennessee Board of Parole is recommending a pardon for Grammy-nominated country star Jelly Roll on Tuesday, a decision that will be up to the state’s Republican Governor Bill Lee ...
Tennessean5d
TN desperately needs more housing. Why would lawmakers sabotage a good solution? | Opinion
Gov. Bill Lee proposed the $60 million Starter Home Revolving Loan Fund as one of his budget priorities. The plan would have provided 0% interest construction loans to build new homes. He laid out ...
Commercial Appeal4d
Why are flags flying at half-staff in Tennessee? Death of Pope Francis prompts period of mourning
Flags across Tennessee will fly at half-staff per President Donald Trump and Gov. Bill Lee to honor Pope Francis, who died April 21 at age 88. "Rest in Peace Pope Francis! May God Bless him and ...
Los Angeles Daily News3d
Tennessee board recommends that governor pardon country star Jelly Roll
The board’s action leaves the final decision on a pardon up to Gov. Bill Lee. The rapper-turned-country singer wants to be able to travel internationally to perform and share his message of ...