TN Attorney General Leads Bipartisan Call for Action Against Sellers of Counterfeit, Unapproved, and Contaminated Weight Loss Drugs
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti this week led a 38-state and territory bipartisan coalition requesting that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) take swift action against bad actors who are endangering consumers with counterfeit and unsafe forms of the weight loss and diabetes drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound (GLP-1 drugs). “Millions of Americans rely […]
State Announces Funding for Rural Healthcare Initiatives
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) has awarded $10.7 million in grant funding to support rural healthcare initiatives across the state. Beginning July 1, 2025, 38 organizations across Tennessee will receive funds to strengthen healthcare workforce development in every rural county in the state. Through the Rural Healthcare Initiatives Program, local partners […]
TDOE & TERA Launch 2025 Tennessee Educator Survey
Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee Education Research Alliance (TERA) at Vanderbilt University launched the 2025 Tennessee Educator Survey. All educators, administrators, and certified school staff in Tennessee are invited and encouraged to take the survey and share their perspectives and expertise on education issues affecting their classrooms and schools, and help inform strategies and […]
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Warns Tennesseans About Email Spoofing Scam
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett today issued a warning about an email spoofing scam targeting its recipients. This deceptive email containing the subject line: “Exciting News!” claims that Secretary Hargett has filed a sponsorship on an individual’s behalf in Tennessee; it also asks recipients to keep an eye out for an email directly from […]
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Adds More Than 1,400 Daily REAL ID Appointments as May 7 Implementation Deadline Approaches
With the REAL ID Act of 2005 taking effect in three months, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, TDOSHS, is expanding access by adding 1,432 additional REAL ID-specific appointment slots per day at Driver Services Centers across the state. The REAL ID Act requires anyone 18 or older to have a REAL ID […]
Gov. Lee 2025 State of the State Address: “Tennessee Innovates”
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee released the following excerpts ahead of his seventh State of the State address that will be delivered tonight at 6 p.m. CST in the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol. Tennesseans are invited to view a preview video that highlights the state’s incredible success and bright future. Tennessee Innovates “2025 should be […]
Rep. Andrew Farmer to chair Judiciary Committee
State Rep. Andrew Farmer, R-Sevierville, was appointed Jan. 16 by House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, to serve as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. “Representative Andrew Farmer’s work experience and dedication to the rule of law make him a solid choice to lead our newly unified judicial committee in the House,” Sexton said. “His strong leadership will keep […]
House honors Susie Wiles, first woman named White House chief of staff
The Tennessee House of Representatives on Jan. 27 passed House Joint Resolution 50, honoring Susie Wiles, the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff. A New Jersey native, Wiles began her political career as an assistant to former U.S. Rep. Jack Kemp of New York. She went on to serve in key roles, including […]
Tennessee’s Navigate Reconnect Shows Strong Impact on Non-Traditional Students, Increasing College Enrollment Outcomes
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is pleased to announce the findings of the inaugural report on Navigate Reconnect, Tennessee’s primary college coaching and advising program for adults over 25. The study found that students who worked with a Navigate Reconnect coach, also known as “Navigators,” stayed in school or completed a technical certificate or degree […]
Tennessee AG Skrmetti Secures Nationwide Win Against Biden Administration’s Unlawful Title IX Rules
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti secured a nationwide victory today against the Biden Administration’s illegal and unconstitutional Title IX rules. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky ruled that the U.S. Department of Education’s Title IX rules—rules that would have compromised girls’ privacy in locker rooms and bathrooms and required teachers and administrators to use […]
TENNESSEE SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES WHEN JURY MUST DETERMINE WHETHER A PRIOR OFFENSE IS A “CRIME OF PUNISHMENT”
In an opinion released today, the Tennessee Supreme Court held that a prior conviction for robbery can increase the penalty for a criminal defendant’s conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm, but only if a jury finds that the prior robbery was committed with the use of violence. In 2022, a Madison County jury convicted […]
Unemployment Rates Below 5% in Vast Majority of TN Counties
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) announced that 91 of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported unemployment rates of less than 5% for November, with unemployment rates decreasing in 17 counties. Moore and Williamson counties recorded the state’s lowest unemployment rates for November at 2.6%. Those counties also reported rates of 2.6% […]
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s 2024 Accomplishments Result in Safer Roads, Schools, and Communities for All Tennesseans
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security marked a year of significant achievements in 2024, reinforcing its commitment to protecting and serving Tennesseans. From hiring and training over 150 State Troopers to advancing school safety initiatives and enhancing first responder communication systems, the department’s efforts directly contributed to making Tennessee a safer place to […]
TDOE Releases 2023-24 Online State Report Card
the Tennessee Department of Education released the 2023-24 State Report Card, including the 2023-24 School Letter Grades and highlighting interactive features for families and users to learn more on how districts and schools are performing across the state. The State Report Card offers families, education leaders, elected officials, and the public a variety of interactive displays that can […]
TDOE Releases 2023-24 Education Savings Account (ESA) Report
The Tennessee Department of Education announced significant gains in participation and academic outcomes for the state’s Education Savings Account (ESA) program, reflecting a growing demand for educational choice and flexibility. The release of the 2023-24 Tennessee Education Savings Account (ESA) report highlights the second year of the program in operation. The ESA program allows students who […]
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Extended in Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended Disaster Unemployment Assistance available for eight Tennessee counties. These counties were impacted by severe rainfall and flash flooding caused by Tropical Storm Helene as declared in the Federal Disaster Declaration FEMA DR-4832. The deadline for applications […]
