Administration Releases Amended Budget Proposal Amid Coronavirus Concerns, Severe Tornado Damage
Governor Bill Lee unveiled his amended proposed budget for fiscal year 2020-21 on Wednesday, March 18. Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Stuart McWhorter presented the newly revised budget to both Senate and House Finance, Ways, and Means Committees on Wednesday. In light of the severe tornado damage to Middle Tennessee communities and significant … Continued
UT Leaders Advocate for Priorities on Capitol Hill
First Day of Session UT Interim President Randy Boyd and UT Knoxville Chancellor Donde Plowman were on hand in Nashville to welcome members back for the legislative session. The two leaders made numerous visits on Tuesday, Jan. 14 to advocate for funding for the Oak Ridge Institute (ORI) and the UT Institute of Agriculture … Continued