Listen The Tennessee General Assembly is getting to the do-or-die point for new legislation. The end of committee meetings means lawmakers have to make important decisions regarding bills that could determine whether they’ll pass or they’ll fail. This also means, in some cases, it’s time for compromise.
The Tri-Star State: Bill Lee Faces Steep Learning Curve As New Governor
Listen Gov. Bill Lee was the only candidate last year with no previous political experience. He touted his outsider status and business background as an advantage, promising to bring new perspectives to the office. But some recent hiccups point to how hard it can be going from running a business to a running a state.
The Tri-Star State: Tennessee Is One Step Closer To A School Voucher Program
Listen The Tennessee Education Savings Account. That’s the name of the school voucher program proposed by Gov. Bill Lee during his first State of the State address.
The Tri-Star State: How The Battle Over Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Bust At The Capitol Is Evolving
Listen Last week the conflict over Confederate monuments came back to a boil at the Tennessee State Capitol. Protestors demanding removal of a bust honoring Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest clashed in the halls with Republican leadership.
The Tri-Star State: Why Is House Speaker Glen Casada Standing By David Byrd?
Listen CNN isn’t usually interested in the minutiae of state politics. But comments from Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada about Rep. David Byrd have brought the network and other national outlets to the state Capitol.
The Tri-Star State: Tennessee Democrats Hopeful Gov. Lee Will Support Some Medicaid Expansion
Listen Contrary to Democrats, Republicans in the Tennessee General Assembly have resisted for years the idea of expanding the state’s Medicaid program, also known as TennCare. They repeatedly blocked Gov. Bill Haslam’s efforts to expand coverage.
The Tri-Star State: Medical Marijuana Takes Center Stage In Tennessee General Assembly
Marijuana is, once again, taking center stage in the Tennessee legislature. Republicans have filed bills this year that would allow for medical…
The Tri-Star State: What To Expect Of The New Legislative Session
Listen Hundreds of bills have already been filed in the Tennessee General Assembly and the House is only one week in while the Senate is just set to begin. Now committees will start discussing the measures.
The Tri-Star State: Gov. Bill Lee Talks About His Priorities
Listen Gov. Bill Lee says he plans to focus on education and criminal justice reform throughout his tenure. Although he still hasn’t gone into details, he says partnerships with the private sector and nonprofits will be key in tackling those issues.
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