Governor Bill Lee says the USDA’s Summer EBT food assistance program costs too much to run despite widespread support among local officials and families.
Students on Tennessee vouchers are underperforming, state audit finds
A report shows students enrolled in Tennessee’s voucher program are underperforming compared to their peers in public schools, giving fuel to concerns among critics.
‘We’re at war’: Nashville court increases security after U.S. Rep. Ogles’ comments
Nashville’s courthouse is heightening security following comments made by U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, which the court said could incite violence.
Judge blocks Trump’s use of National Guard in Memphis but gives time for government appeal
A Tennessee judge has blocked the use of the National Guard in Memphis under a crime-fighting operation by President Donald Trump. The order was put on hold, giving the government five days to appeal.
Tennessee Republican Rep. Jeff Burkhart dies at 63
Rep. Jeff Burkhart was found dead in his home Friday morning, and the cause of death is not yet known.
Tennessee gives food banks $5M, as SNAP recipients wait for benefits
Tennessee pulled some money from its savings to give food banks, in an effort to reduce the strain they’re seeing. Gov. Bill Lee authorized a $5M withdrawal, which averages out to about $7 per SNAP member.
Losing SNAP? Or want to help? Here are some Tennessee resources
A federal court ordered the Trump Administration to tap a contingency fund as the shutdown continues. But, the administration said Monday that it would only fund benefits halfway, and they’ll likely come late.
Federal, state leaders unlikely to prevent SNAP delays, leaving 700,000 Tennesseans in limbo
There are several levers federal and state officials could pull to keep 700,000 Tennesseans from losing food aid. But as of now, it seems no one is touching them.
Stuart McWhorter on business, divisive politics, and carrying on his father’s legacy
When an emcee introduces Stuart McWhorter on stage, at some point he feels the need to cut them off. From his resume, it starts to sound like he either can’t hold a job or he’s always looking for the next thing — a joke that he makes about his own varied career. Before government service, […]
More Tennessee school voucher data arrives after ongoing requests for transparency
The Tennessee Department of Education recently released data about the new statewide voucher program after months of pushback from lawmakers seeking more transparency.
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