WestStar Leadership program accepting  applications for 2020 class
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WestStar Leadership program accepting applications for 2020 class

MARTIN, Tenn. – Applications are now being accepted to participate in the University of Tennessee at Martin WestStar Leadership Program’s class of 2020. This program, the largest and oldest regional leadership development program in Tennessee, boasts 856 graduates to date and will celebrate its 30th anniversary this fall. The WestStar program consists of eight specially…

Improving the financial outlook for Tennessee’s children
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Improving the financial outlook for Tennessee’s children

As your State Treasurer, my job is to responsibly manage our state’s financial resources. My personal goal is to lead all Tennesseans toward sound financial management in their own lives. I believe the key to improving the financial outlook of Tennesseans begins with getting our young people on the path to post-secondary education which helps…

John Webb appointed deputy commissioner for  operations at TDH

John Webb appointed deputy commissioner for operations at TDH

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP has appointed John Webb as deputy commissioner for operations. Webb joins TDH after serving as deputy commissioner for fiscal and administrative services with the Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. In his new role at TDH, Webb will lead six TDH divisions…

USDA to Provide $150 Million to Help Rural Communities Affected by Natural Disasters

USDA to Provide $150 Million to Help Rural Communities Affected by Natural Disasters

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service Administrator Bruce Lammers recently announced that USDA is making $150 million in grants available through the Community Facilities Program to help rural communities continue their recovery from the devastating effects of hurricanes, fires and other natural disasters. Tennessee Rural Development State Director Jim Tracy…