State Briefs

Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced a $438.5 million agreement in principle between JUUL Labs and 34 states and territories resolving a two-year bipartisan investigation into the e-cigarette manufacturer’s marketing and sales practices.

Of the $438.5 million, Tennessee will receive...

After a competitive application process, the National Complete Streets Coalition is launching three Complete Streets Leadership Academies with the states of California, Connecticut, and Tennessee. All three states have partnered with three local jurisdictions each for participation in their academy...

The Tennessee Aquarium is leading a partnership that has secured $10 million in federal funds to improve water quality and farming in Southeast Tennessee. The USDA funds are part of a regional conservation partnership program targeting a six-county area of the state spanning the Sequatchie River and...

The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) and Department of Health today issued new guidance and information around fentanyl and what to do in case of a potential exposure.

Recent media reports have highlighted stories of exposure to a white powdery substance...

Tennessee voters can cast a ballot for or against four proposed amendments to the Tennessee constitution on the Nov. 8 State and Federal General Election ballot.

"Tennessee voters need to be aware of the proposed Constitutional amendments on the ballot," said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. "Voters...

Tennessee’s seasonally adjusted statewide unemployment rate remained unchanged for July 2022, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). For the third consecutive month, the rate has held steady at 3.3%.
 
The state’s July rate is just 0.1 of a...

 According to the new Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators report issued by the Secretary of State’s office, Tennessee experienced the second largest number of new entity filings for a second quarter in the 24-year history of data being collected. 

“Tennessee continues its robust record of...

Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson announced that Tennessee July revenues were $1.6 billion, which is $303.6 million more than the budgeted estimate and $138.3 million more than the state received in July 2021. The growth rate for July was 9.43%.

“Total tax...

The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) today announced a total of $1 million in grants to senior centers across the state. In this year’s state budget, the Tennessee General Assembly allocated $1 million for senior centers and tasked TCAD with developing a competitive process to...