Tennessee Republicans push vouchers to brink of passage: What lawmakers did Tuesday
In the first full day of committees during Tennessee's special legislative session, Republicans pushed an expanded school voucher program.
Tennessee House, Senate education panels pass private-school vouchers
Tennessee House and Senate education committees passed the governor’s private-school voucher program Tuesday, speeding the $450 million first-year expense to final votes before week’s end. Senators voted 8-1 to send the measure to the finance committee to be considered Wednesday.
Gov. Lee's school voucher bill moves swiftly through Tennessee House
Governor Bill Lee's school voucher bill is making rapid progress through the Tennessee House, despite opposition from Democratic lawmakers.
Tennessee Republicans fired up about potential for Trump voucher order
Tennessee lawmakers backing a private-school voucher plan got a bounce Wednesday from President Donald Trump, who was expected to sign an executive order to expand “school choice” programs nationwide,
Tennessee Legislature Poised to Pass School Voucher Bill
The education committees in both the House and Senate approved a $450 million bill, a top priority for Gov. Bill Lee. Legislators are expected to pass it quickly during a special session this week.
Tennessee lawmakers to discuss plan to expand school vouchers
Tennessee lawmakers were in a special session Tuesday, focusing on Gov. Bill Lee's push to expand school vouchers statewide. And while it's a top priority for the governor, a new study found most in Tennessee disagree.
Tennessee legislature paves way for Helene aid as Democrats push for more funds
During a special legislative session that went into the evening Wednesday, lawmakers approved a series of measures aimed at ...
Donald Trump offers buyouts to all federal employees. How many are in Tennessee?
The Trump administration has offered a buyout to federal employees who don't wish to return to work at the office. Here's how ...
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Immigration debate gets heated as audience members forcibly removed in Tennessee special session
In its special session, the Tennessee legislature is taking on immigration bills, but not without some input from the public ...
When will flags return to full-staff in Tennessee, around US? What to know
Flags in Tennessee and around the U.S. continue flying at half-staff. Here's when they'll return to full-staff.
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Welcome to Cumberland County, Tennessee, the “future” of the U.S. economy
A third of Cumberland County, Tennessee's population is over 65. And that's changing the housing and business demands of the ...
'As much symbolic as it is actual' | Tennessee congressman proposes constitutional amendment for third Trump term
Former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama would not be able to serve a third term because they served ...
Tennessee congressman proposes resolution creating path for a third Trump term
President Donald J. Trump is just a few days into his second term and one Tennessee lawmaker wants to open the door for a ...
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West TN man sentenced in federal, state courts for sex crimes involving children
Jackson, TN – A Dyersburg man was recently sentenced to prison in both federal and state courts for sexual abuse. Reagan ...
Trump's inauguration to feature East Tennessee native performing with United States Marine Band
Maryville's own Master Sgt. Patrick Morgan is representing East Tennessee at President-Elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
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Flu map: Tennessee among states listed at CDC’s highest activity level
The map of flu activity across the United States continues to darken, both figuratively and literally, as case numbers spike ...