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TDOT Opens Bids for Remaining Recovery Act Funded Projects

Friday, July 17, 2009 | 11:37 am
Crews in Greene County work to replace the Hannah Street Bridge
Crews in Greene County work to replace the Hannah Street Bridge
More than $429 Million in Recovery Act Funds Now Under Contract
 
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Transportation officials today opened bids on some of the last state highway transportation projects to be funded through the federal Recovery and Reinvestment Act. To date, TDOT has awarded contracts on 190 Recovery Act funded projects totaling $429,793,126. TDOT opened bids on three projects today and will take bids on one other Recovery Act project in August.
 
“TDOT has moved very quickly to get Recovery Act funds under contract and projects underway to create and retain jobs for Tennesseans,” said Governor Phil Bredesen. “Without the Recovery Act funds, many of these projects would not have been built or would have been delayed, so I’m pleased to see these projects move forward with Tennesseans at work.”
Recovery Act, Transportation

State Initiative Helps Perry County Achieve Job Recovery

Thursday, July 16, 2009 | 10:42 am

Recovery Act Creates 460 New Jobs, Resources Allocated for 50 More

NASHVILLE - Governor Phil Bredesen announced state and local governments have reached the initial goal to employ 300 residents of Perry County using federal dollars provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
 
Currently, 304 positions have been filled that include government and private sector employment. In addition, 156 Perry County residents between the ages of 14 and 24 are participating in the Summer Youth Employment Program. The statewide program, also funded by Recovery Act dollars, provides summer employment and job training opportunities to low-income residents. This program continues through August 7th.
 
"The effect of this effort is significant, and I appreciate the coordination of state and local governments with private employers in Perry County," Bredesen said. "I’m also extremely pleased this work will continue with the allocation of additional resources to create 50 more jobs in Perry County."
Jobs, Recovery Act, Labor & Workforce Development

Bredesen Announces Recovery Act Funds for Water Projects

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 | 09:55 am

EPA Awards $77 Million for Clean Water and Drinking Water Projects Across Tennessee

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Tennessee $77 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for clean water and drinking water projects across the state. 

Recovery Act, Environment & Conservation

Bredesen Announces Recovery Act Funding to Clean Leaking Underground Storage Tank Sites

Friday, July 10, 2009 | 12:51 pm

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke announced today that Tennessee will receive more than $4.6 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to use toward clean-up activities at approximately 44 leaking underground storage tank sites across the state. Most of the sites are already known to have had a release of petroleum to the environment and many still contain petroleum underground storage tanks that have been abandoned by their owners without being properly closed.

Recovery Act, Environment & Conservation

Governor Awards $926,508 in Recovery Training Grants Across State

Thursday, July 09, 2009 | 02:43 pm

10 Companies Awarded Grants, Training 1,365 Employees

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley have recently awarded $926,508 in recovery training grants to 10 companies across the state. These grants, which are funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, will provide training to 1365 employees.
 
Recovery Act, Labor & Workforce Development

Bredesen Signs Tennessee Clean Energy Future Act

Wednesday, July 08, 2009 | 01:59 pm
Unveils Additional Energy-Efficiency Grants for Cities and Counties
 
NASHVILLE — Governor Phil Bredesen today ceremonially signed into law the Tennessee Clean Energy Future Act of 2009, legislation that has been dubbed “the cornerstone for all future energy policy” in the Volunteer State.
Jobs, Recovery Act

Investing in Tennessee Grant Awards Announced

Wednesday, July 08, 2009 | 12:18 pm

Funds will Help Preserve Jobs in Tennessee's Nonprofit Arts Industry

NASHVILLE -- Gov. Phil Bredesen and the Tennessee Arts Commission have announced the recipients of Investing in Tennessee (IIT) grant awards. These funds provide federal assistance for the sole purpose of protecting and preserving jobs in the nonprofit arts sector that are threatened by the current economic downturn. The funds are available as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), through the National Endowment for the Arts and the Southern Arts Federation. According to Gov. Bredesen, 13 Tennessee arts organizations will receive a total of $326,550 in IIT funds.

Recovery Act

Bredesen Breaks Ground on Recovery Act Project in Nashville

Wednesday, July 01, 2009 | 02:48 pm
Governor Bredesen joins state and local officials to break ground on Phase II of the Recovery Act funded White Bridge Road/I-40 Interchange Project.
Governor Bredesen joins state and local officials to break ground on Phase II of the Recovery Act funded White Bridge Road/I-40 Interchange Project.

Recovery And Reinvestment Act Funds Phase II of I-40 Interchange

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen joined TDOT Commissioner Gerald Nicely, Senator Douglas Henry, Representative Gary Odom, Mayor Karl Dean and other state and local officials in Nashville today to break ground on Phase II of the Interstate 40-White Bridge Road interchange improvement project. The project is being totally funded through money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
 
Recovery Act, Transportation

Extended Unemployment Benefits Available for Eligible Tennesseans

Wednesday, July 01, 2009 | 02:30 pm

Recovery Act Provides Funding for the Tennessee Extended Benefits Program 

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen recently signed into law legislation extending unemployment benefits with federal funding provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The Tennessee Extended Benefits Program adds a maximum of 20 weeks of benefits for claimants who exhausted their emergency unemployment compensation benefits on or after February 28, 2009.
Recovery Act, Labor & Workforce Development

Recovery Act Funds Health Center Capital Improvements

Wednesday, July 01, 2009 | 11:15 am
Tennessee Health Centers Receive More Than $16 Million

NASHVILLE – Tennessee will receive $16.7 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding for health center facility and equipment needs, which will increase access to health care for thousands of Tennesseans.

The announcement, made this week by First Lady Michelle Obama, detailed the release of a total of $851 million in grants. Two state-run health centers are among the grant recipients. The Upper Cumberland Primary Care Project will receive $1.4 million and Stewart County Community Medical Center was awarded $349,000.

Recovery Act, Health