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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jan 23, 2023

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee was sworn into a second term of office in Nashville on Saturday, Tennessee Lookout reports. Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger Page administered the oath of office. In his acceptance speech, Lee touted his first term achievements in education, health care and rural economic development. He also highlighted what his priorities might be for the coming term, referencing chronic problems in the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, the need for a transportation strategy and efforts to conserve Tennessee’s environment. Lee is expected to expound further on his second term priorities during his State of the State address on Jan. 30.