Incumbent Congressman Andy Ogles has lost the GOP primary to Charlie Hatcher, despite the backing of President Donald Trump.
Tennessee Gov. Lee endorses Hatcher over incumbent Ogles in GOP primary
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is endorsing former state agriculture commissioner Charlie Hatcher over incumbent Republican Andy Ogles for the new 5th Congressional District.
Polling, Haslam endorsement signals close race for Ogles
Former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam is backing a Republican challenger to incumbent U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles for the District 5 primary.
‘People are tired’: Nashville Republican Courtney Johnston out-fundraises Congressman Andy Ogles
Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles faces a wide financial gap in his bid for re-election. The incumbent for the state’s 5th congressional district has raised half of what his Republican challenger has raised, and still faces questions about discrepancies in his finance reports. Republican challenger Courtney Johnston sat down with WPLN News to talk about what sets her apart for the incumbent.
‘People change’: Cyntoia Brown-Long wants Tennessee lawmakers to let people out of prison sooner, not later
Cyntoia Brown-Long was given a second chance after she was sentenced to life in prison as a teenager. She thinks others behind bars should get one, too.
Bill Lee Calls Special Session On Education As Schools Suffer From The Pandemic
The state expects proficiency in math and English test scores to drop by more than half.
Former Gov. Bill Haslam Returns To Public Life With COVID-Related Education Program
For the first time since leaving office early last year, former Gov. Bill Haslam is getting back on the spotlight: He’s launching a program meant to help low-income students learn from those in college.
The Tri-Star State: Haslam Reflects On 8 Years In Office And What He Hopes Bill Lee Will Learn
Listen Gov. Bill Haslam wraps up eight years in office at the end of this week. His tenure has been marked by some nationally recognized successes — like boosting college enrollment — and one big defeat: the failure of his Medicaid expansion plan, Insure Tennessee.
Haslam Administration Bets It Can Save TNReady Tests By Helping Districts Find Better Technology
Listen Gov. Bill Haslam announced Wednesday a new program to provide school districts with cheaper options for obtaining laptops and tablets. The project aims to make teachers more comfortable with the TNReady exams and to keep the testing program running after Haslam leaves office.
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