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working-and-the-economy9 days ago

Tennessee Gov. Lee Declines Federal Summer Food Aid Amid Urging from Mayors and Congressmen

Governor Bill Lee of Tennessee has declined to accept over $84 million in federal funds for summer food assistance for low-income children, opting instead for a smaller, state-funded program that covers only 15 counties, leaving many children in urban areas without support. Despite urging from community leaders and advocates, the decision aligns with a broader Republican trend of rejecting federal welfare expansion, potentially impacting thousands of hungry children and the local economy.

via Tennessee Lookout|
#federal-funding#food-insecurity#gov-bill-lee
technologylaw1 year ago

"Tennessee's ELVIS Act: Protecting Artists from AI Impersonation"

Gov. Bill Lee is set to sign the ELVIS Act into law in downtown Nashville, aiming to protect Tennessee artists from the unauthorized replication of their voices by artificial intelligence. The new law, introduced in January and sponsored by Rep. William Lamberth and Sen. Jack Johnson, adds voice protections to existing image and likeness safeguards in the state. The signing will take place at Robert’s Western World on Thursday at 12 p.m.

via WSMV 4|
#artificial-intelligence#copyright-theft#elvis-act
education2 years ago

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Considers Rejecting Federal Education Funding, Sparks Debate

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is open to rejecting $1.8 billion in federal education funding, citing "excessive overreach" by the federal government. A 10-member working group appointed by Republican leaders in the legislature is reviewing how federal education funding is used and will recommend a strategy for rejecting the funding. The move would require a vote from the legislature and support from the governor, but with a Republican supermajority, it is a real possibility. Democrats argue that rejecting federal funding would require taxpayers to pay twice for Tennessee's public education system. The U.S. Department of Education has criticized the move, warning of potential negative impacts on tutoring, afterschool programs, and mental health support for students.

via Tennessean|
#education#federal-funding#gov-bill-lee
politics2 years ago

Tennessee Governor Calls Special Session to Address Public Safety

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has released a draft proclamation outlining the 18 topics that lawmakers will be allowed to discuss during the upcoming special session. One of the main focuses is the consideration of temporary mental health orders of protection, also known as red flag laws, which Lee has been advocating for since March. While few Republican lawmakers publicly support the idea, a new group called Voices for a Safer Tennessee, supported by some parents from the Covenant School shooting, has been running advertisements in favor of the proposed law. The other topics for debate involve mental health services, law enforcement, and the courts.

via Tennessee Lookout|
#gov-bill-lee#mental-health-order-of-protection#politics