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Topic: Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act
The report, ‘How States are Expanding Broadband Access,’ features best practices from nine states that are developing leading broadband programs to address critical connectivity gaps in their communities. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Announces $14.8 Million in Broadband Accessibility GrantsTennessee Government
“I am pleased to announce that we are getting our rural areas up to speed and expanding broadband in the areas that need it most,” said Lee. “I am committed to ensuring connectivity in every corner of our state as broadband impacts our goals for health care, education, economic development and beyond.” «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Curtis Johnson: News from the Tennessee Capitol, March 24th, 2018Written by Curtis Johnson Nashville, TN – This week, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam introduced his amendment to the fiscal year 2018-2019 budget proposal that will be considered by the 110th General Assembly. The amendment builds on previous legislative priorities by making strategic and thoughtful investments across state government. Because of the conservative fiscal choices lawmakers have made over the last several years, Tennessee currently ranks as the lowest taxed and lowest debt state in the nation. In early March, Governor Haslam appointed a School Safety Working Group to review school safety in Tennessee and provide recommendations to enhance the security of school children. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | No Comments
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam Proposes $30 Million for School SafetyTennessee Governor’s Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget Amendment Also Includes Additional Improvements for Broadband, Higher Education and Treatment for Opioid Addiction
The funding includes $25 million in nonrecurring and $5.2 million in recurring school safety grants. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | No Comments
Curtis Johnson: News from the Tennessee Capitol, March 3rd, 2018Written by Curtis Johnson Nashville, TN – Ms. Theresa Carl, President of the Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation testified before the House Finance, Ways & Means Committee this week on the success of the Governor’s Books from Birth (GBBF) program. Their mission is to promote early childhood literacy in Tennessee’s birth to age five population. In partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, the GBBF gives all preschoolers in Tennessee the opportunity to receive books in the mail at no cost to families. The vision is a Tennessee where all preschool children have books in their homes, develop a love of reading and learning, and begin school prepared to succeed, from kindergarten throughout their educational journeys. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | No Comments
Bad Weather closes Tennessee Government Offices in West and Middle TennesseeWritten by Curtis Johnson
All state employees and citizens were urged to exercise caution when traveling under bad weather conditions. House Finance, Way and Means Committee Receives Update on TN Broadband Accessibility Act (TBAA) Amanda Martin, Special Products Director, briefed members on the House Finance, Ways, and Means Committee on the progress of the Department of Economic and Community Development has made in implementing the TN Broadband Accessibility Act, passed by the General Assembly last year. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | No Comments
2017 Tennessee Legislative First Session Final Report – Part 1Written by Curtis Johnson
This includes a measure making Tennessee the first state in the nation to offer all adults without a degree tuition-free access to community college; a new law rebuilding a safe and reliable transportation network, while reallocating revenues to maximize taxpayers’ return on that investment; and a bill which provides a responsible path to improve access to broadband through investment, deregulation, and education. Action in the General Assembly also included passage of a balanced budget which takes on no new debt, as well as legislation protecting the elderly, enhancing the state’s robust job growth, cracking down on crime, and boosting efforts as the fastest improving state in the nation in K-12 student achievement. Following is a report on key legislation passed this year. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | No Comments
Governor Bill Haslam Signs Tennessee Broadband Accessibility ActPart of Bill Haslam’s NextTennessee legislative agenda, #TNWeCanBe
The Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act permits Tennessee’s private, nonprofit electric cooperatives to provide retail broadband service, and it provides $45 million over three years in grants and tax credits for service providers to assist in making broadband available to unserved homes and businesses. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act heads to GovernorWritten by Curtis Johnson
The House of Representatives passed HB 529/SB 1215 by a vote of 93-4, and it now heads to the governor’s desk for signature. The Senate passed the legislation 31-0 on April 3rd. Tennessee currently ranks 29th in the U.S. for broadband access, with 34 percent of rural Tennessee residents lacking access at recognized minimum standards. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | No Comments
Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act Heads to Governor Bill HaslamSecond piece of Haslam’s NextTennessee legislative agenda approved by Tennessee General Assembly
The House of Representatives passed HB 529/SB 1215 93-4, and it now heads to the governor’s desk for signature. The Senate passed the legislation 31-0 on April 3rd. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | No Comments
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