UT President Randy Boyd Shares Budget Priorities at Administration Hearing
Governor Bill Lee conducted his departmental budget hearings this week. On Tuesday, the state’s higher education institutions provided updates and shared their budget proposals with the governor.
U.S. Department of Energy Awards $20 Million Federal Grant for Oak Ridge Institute at UT
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Energy awarded a $20 million federal grant to the new Oak Ridge Institute (ORI) at UT.
Senate Passes Newly Revised Budget
The Senate passed a newly revised state budget last Thursday afternoon after a robust discussion on the proposed cuts that are to be implemented over a three-year period to lessen the impact of the state’s revenue shortages and the ability to maintain essential operations.
Legislation Tabled, Legislature to Reconvene in June
The legislature will reconvene on June 1, 2020. Although it is yet to be seen whether members will take up new business when they reconvene, limit new business to a supplemental spending bill, or simply adjourn “sine die,” the UT Government Relations and Advocacy team will continue to engage on these issues to protect UT’s best interests.
Lawmakers Pass Newly Amended Budget; Set to Reconvene in June
Tennessee lawmakers passed Governor Bill Lee’s amended budget for fiscal year 2020-21 late Thursday night.
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