117th Congress Convenes for New Session
As the 117th U.S. Congress begins its work in Washington D.C. this week, our team wants to provide UT Advocates with a federal government relations update. The update includes information about the UT priorities secured during the last quarter of 2020 and recent developments with the new Congress. We thank you for your continued support of UT … Continued
Proposed Transfer of Arsenal Land Added to Defense Authorization Act
The University of Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center at Milan is one step closer to officially expanding its holdings along Highway 70A in Milan. The proposed transfer of land from the Milan Army Ammunition Plant has been added to the annual National Defense Authorization Act currently under consideration by Congress. Should the bill pass and … Continued
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. President Randy Boyd used the opportunity to share his appreciation for the UT faculty, staff, and students and highlighted their determination and perseverance to ensure the University is … Continued
Meet the New Members of the 112th Tennessee General Assembly
Twelve new members were elected to the 112th Tennessee General Assembly last night, including new house representation for the University’s Knoxville and Martin campuses. As these new legislators begin to transition into their new roles, we encourage our advocates to reach out in the coming months to share your support of the University. Below you will find a … Continued
111th Tennessee General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die on Second Extraordinary Session
Tennessee’s 61st special session and the 2nd extraordinary session of the 111th General Assembly adjourned sine die on Wednesday, August 12.. Last week, Governor Bill Lee called for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene for a special session to address COVID-19 liability protections, telehealth services, and laws governing the Capitol and state grounds. The state … Continued
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