Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee
Coverage of Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee in the Nexus archive.
- Incumbent and Trump pick Ogles loses GOP primary for Tennessee District 5
Congressman Andy Ogles lost the GOP primary in Tennessee District 5 to Charlie Hatcher, despite President Donald Trump's backing. Hatcher received endorsements from Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and former Gov. Bill Haslam, which indicated a closer race than previous years. While Hatcher raised more money than Ogles, Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder remains the dominant opponent for the general election.
- Tennessee Gov. Lee endorses Hatcher over incumbent Ogles in GOP primary
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee endorses Charlie Hatcher, former agriculture commissioner, over incumbent Republican Andy Ogles in the GOP primary for the 5th Congressional District. The race is close with Hatcher out-fundraising Ogles, who received an early endorsement from President Donald Trump. The primary election is scheduled for Thursday.
- Tennessee hunger relief groups say food insecurity has gone up this summer
Food insecurity has increased in west Tennessee this summer, with hunger relief groups reporting higher demand for assistance, particularly for children out of school. Tennessee opted out of the federal Summer EBT program, limiting meal support to 13 counties, while organizations like the Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network and Southwest Human Resources Agency expand outreach to address the gap.
- Three companies file lawsuits after Tennessee Gov. Lee signs ‘Fair Rx Act’ bill
Three companies, including CVS, have filed lawsuits challenging Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's 'Fair Rx Act,' which restricts companies from owning pharmacies, pharmacy benefit managers, and insurers starting July 1, 2028. Supporters argue the law limits corporate control in the prescription drug system, while CVS claims it will close 134 pharmacies, increase drug costs, and violate the Dormant Commerce Clause by targeting out-of-state businesses.