Bill Lee in 2022 TN Governor's race


On Principles & Values: Proclaimed statewide Day of Prayer & Fasting

The governor declared Monday "a Day of Prayer & Fasting." Gov. Bill Lee signed the proclamation declaring Oct. 11 as a Day of Prayer & Fasting. Lee said in a tweet that he is asking "Tennesseans to join Maria & me as we pause to acknowledge our blessings, seek God's guidance for our state & ask Him for healing, grace & favor for the days ahead."
Source: WSMV on 2022 Tennessee Gubernatorial race Oct 11, 2021

On Health Care: Defies judges; lets parents opt out of mask mandates

Lee is extending an Executive Order letting parents opt their children out of mask mandates in schools, despite the order being blocked by multiple judges. "I've been incredibly disappointed by the rulings from federal judges who've chosen to legislate from the bench," Lee said. "Parents should be the ones who decide. Parents know what is best for their children and should have the last word on health and welfare for their children."
Source: WZTV on 2022 Tennessee Gubernatorial race Sep 30, 2021

On Gun Control: Mass shooting, concealed carry law "separate issues"

Lee made his first public appearance since the mass shooting in a Collierville Kroger where a gunman shot 15 people. The Tennessee governor addressed questions on whether the state's open-carry law played a factor in what Collierville officials have called the "most horrific event" in the town's history. "[The] constitutional carry bill applies to law-abiding citizens," said Lee. "What happened yesterday was criminal activity, violent criminal gun activity, and those are separate issues."
Source: WZTV on 2022 Tennessee Gubernatorial race Sep 24, 2021

On Principles & Values: Called critical race theory is "un-American"

In the past year, at least eight Republican-controlled states, including Tennessee, have passed laws restricting how the concept of race can be taught. Republican Governor Bill Lee, who signed the measure into law, told reporters that critical race theory is "un-American." The law prohibits public schools from teaching that anyone is "privileged" due to their race. Lessons also cannot make students feel "discomfort, guilt [or] anguish" because of their race or sex.
Source: Reuters on 2022 Tennessee Gubernatorial race Sep 21, 2021

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