Recovery Act
Recovery Act Helps Laid Off Workers and Low-Income Adults
Released on Tue, Apr 21, 2009 - 6:26 am underTennessee Programs Increase Participation and Benefits with Recovery Act Funds
NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Commissioner James Neeley announced today the availability of training funds to dislocated workers and low-income adults in Tennessee. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provides a one-time appropriation to Tennessee of $21.2 million for dislocated workers and $9.2 million to low-income adults to pay for training and support services.
“The training, particularly in emerging occupations, that will be provided with these Recovery Act funds will help prepare unemployed Tennesseans for new jobs at a time when that’s more important than ever,” said Bredesen.
ARRA Helps Disadvantaged Youth Obtain Summer Jobs
Released on Fri, Apr 17, 2009 - 7:18 am underRecovery Act Provides $25 Million to Create Thousands of Jobs
NASHVILLE– Eligible youth are already signing up for the Summer Youth Jobs Program in Tennessee. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is providing $25 million to help provide 12,000 jobs for disadvantaged youth. Summer work will begin in June and end in September for most participants.
“The money provided by the ARRA is helping re-instate a valuable program that will help train, educate and enrich our youth,” said Governor Phil Bredesen. “We want the participants in this program to walk away with actual workplace experience that will help to better their future.”
Bredesen Breaks Ground on State’s First Recovery Act Project in Gibson County
Released on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 - 12:33 pm under
Governor Bredesen Breaks Ground on the First TDOT Recovery Act Project in Gibson County
Local Bridges Replaced with 100% Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funds
NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen joined Congressman John Tanner, TDOT Commissioner Gerald Nicely, State Senator Lowe Finney, State Representative Curtis Halford and officials from Gibson County today to break ground on Tennessee’s first transportation project funded with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds. The Gibson County project will replace three aging timber bridges along McMurry Road in Trenton.
“The McMurry Road bridges have served the citizens of Gibson County well for more than 37 years, but are clearly in need of replacement,” said Bredesen. “This project will save the county government close to $200,000 in matching funds, will employ more than 150 Tennessee workers and, most importantly, will give the residents of Gibson County peace of mind as they travel this roadway.”
Governor Identifies 450 Transportation Projects for Funding
Released on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 - 12:16 pm underProjects to be Funded through Recovery Act, Bridge Bonding and Traditional Funds
"The Recovery Act is fundamentally about creating and retaining jobs during one of the toughest economic times our nation and state have faced since the Great Depression," said Governor Bredesen. "This three-tiered program represents a record investment in Tennessee's transportation system. The Recovery Act, along with the bridge bonding and TDOT's regular program, will put thousands of Tennesseans to work rebuilding and strengthening one of Tennessee's largest economic drivers, our transportation system."
Governor Identifies 132 Transportation Projects in TDOT’s Region One for Funding
Released on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 - 8:22 am under
Smoky Mountain motorists travel along State Route 66 in Sevier County. The roadway is one of 132 projects slated for improvement in TDOT's Region One.
Projects to be funded through Recovery Act, Bridge Bonding and Traditional Funds
NASHVILLE— Governor Phil Bredesen today released a final list of projects to be funded with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds (Recovery Act), proposed bridge bonds and TDOT’s regular funding mechanisms. The three-tiered program represents more than 450 projects statewide touching every county in Tennessee. Included in the proposal, which has been presented to the Legislature, are 132 highway and bridge projects in TDOT’s Region One alone.
Governor Identifies 78 Transportation Projects in TDOT’s Region Two for Funding
Released on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 - 8:20 am underProjects to be funded through Recovery Act, Bridge Bonding and Traditional Funds
NASHVILLE—Governor Phil Bredesen today released a final list of projects to be funded with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds (Recovery Act), proposed bridge bonds and TDOT’s regular funding mechanisms. The three-tiered program represents more than 450 projects statewide touching every county in Tennessee. Included in the proposal, which has been presented to the Legislature, are 78 highway and bridge projects in TDOT’s Region Two alone.
Governor Identifies 122 Transportation Projects in TDOT’s Region Three for Funding
Released on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 - 8:18 am under
TDOT joined local & state officials in 2008 to celebrate the early completion of the Shelbyville RR Overpass that will cross over the Shelbyville Bypass once constructed. The Bypass is one of 122 projects in Region 3 selected for funding.
Projects to be funded through Recovery Act, Bridge Bonding and Traditional Funds
NASHVILLE—Governor Phil Bredesen today released a final list of projects to be funded with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds (Recovery Act), proposed bridge bonds and TDOT’s regular funding mechanisms. The three-tiered program represents more than 450 projects statewide touching every county in Tennessee. Included in the proposal, which has been presented to the Legislature, are 122 highway and bridge projects in TDOT’s Region Three alone.
Governor Identifies 128 Transportation Projects in TDOT’s Region Four for Funding
Released on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 - 8:15 am underProjects to be funded through Recovery Act, Bridge Bonding and Traditional Funds
NASHVILLE— Governor Phil Bredesen today released a final list of projects to be funded with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds (Recovery Act), proposed bridge bonds and TDOT’s regular funding mechanisms. The three-tiered program represents more than 450 projects statewide touching every county in Tennessee. Included in the proposal, which has been presented to the Legislature, are 128 highway and bridge projects in TDOT’s Region 4 alone.
Recovery Act Helps Tennessee Students Most At Risk
Released on Thu, Apr 09, 2009 - 9:49 am underNASHVILLE– Governor Phil Bredesen and Commissioner of Education Dr. Timothy Webb today announced Title I funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). These allocations represent the entire Title I funding that will be available for districts to improve teaching and learning for students most at risk of failing to meet state and academic achievement standards.
Recovery Act Assists Workers 55 and Older
Released on Wed, Apr 08, 2009 - 1:12 pm underSenior Workers Program Receives $484,100
NASHVILLE – Unemployed low-income Tennesseans age 55 and older will soon see additional training and employment opportunities as a result of a $484,100 grant funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The money will be used to expand the existing Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), aimed at helping older workers with poor employment prospects.
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