By Michele Silva
May 14, 2021 | 7:49 AM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced a new series of partnerships to fight human trafficking in the Volunteer State.
According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, human trafficking is a demand-driven crime that involves exploiting a person for labor, services or commercial sex and particularly impacts women and children. It is one of the fastest-growing criminal enterprises in the country, and cases have been reported in every county in the state.
The Tennessee FY21-22 budget included over $5 million in funding for key groups fighting human trafficking and supporting victims including:
$3.5M to End Slavery Tennessee
Gov. Bill Lee launches anti-human trafficking partnership with Tim Tebow, other partners
The Tennessee FY21-22 budget included over $5 million in funding for key groups fighting human trafficking and supporting victims. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 10:50 PM CDT May 13, 2021
NASHVILLE, Tenn. On Thursday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced a new series of partnerships to fight human trafficking in the Volunteer State.
According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, human trafficking is a demand-driven crime that involves exploiting a person for labor, services or commercial sex and particularly impacts women and children. It is one of the fastest-growing criminal enterprises in the country, and cases have been reported in every county in the state.
April 29, 2021
April 29, 2021
Governor Bill Lee has announced the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget has passed through the General Assembly. The budget totals $42.6 billion and includes investments in literacy, mental health, broadband, and safety.
“I’m proud that this budget delivers on some of our top promises to Tennesseans and invests in external organizations meeting the needs of our local communities,” said Gov. Lee. “Thank you to the General Assembly for their steadfast commitment to our shared goals and establishing Tennessee as a fiscal leader across the nation.”
As a result of fiscal prudence and over $180 million in spending reductions from the state agencies, Tennessee is able to return to pre-pandemic priorities and invest in public-private partnerships.
Governor Lee Touts Passage Of $42.6 Billion State Budget Thursday, April 29, 2021
The Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget has passed through the General Assembly. The budget totals $42.6 billion and, according to Governor Bill Lee, includes historic investments in literacy, mental health, broadband, and safety.
“I’m proud that this budget delivers on some of our top promises to Tennesseans and invests in external organizations meeting the needs of our local communities,” said Governor Lee. “Thank you to the General Assembly for their steadfast commitment to our shared goals and establishing Tennessee as a fiscal leader across the nation.”
He said, As a result of fiscal prudence and over $180 million in spending reductions from the state agencies, Tennessee is able to return to pre-pandemic priorities and invest in public-private partnerships.