A far-right podcaster who has been leading a campaign against Boston Children’s Hospital for providing gender affirming care has now turned the sights of conservatives on a similar clinic at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
After a close gubernatorial primary, Democrats say they’ll team up against Republican Gov. Bill Lee
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jason Martin says that now that he’s won the primary, he’ll work with his former opponents to try to remove Republican Gov. Bill Lee from office.
Meet the three Tennessee Democrats who want to take on incumbent Gov. Bill Lee
Tennessee hasn’t elected a Democratic governor since Phil Bredesen in 2006. But, this year, there are three Democrats hoping to change that. If they win the primary election on Thursday, they’ll go on to challenge incumbent Republican Gov. Bill Lee this fall.
Hillsdale College’s charter schools appeal to the state to overturn rejections in three Tennessee counties
Three charter school proposals affiliated with Hillsdale College have now appealed their rejections by local Tennessee school boards.
Tennessee’s school voucher program is back in court Aug. 5, days before school starts
Tennessee’s Education Savings Account program will be heading back to court on Aug. 5. A motion for a temporary injunction to stop the roll-out was filed by the Shelby and Davidson County governments.
Gov. Lee is facing bipartisan backlash after leaked footage shows his education advisor making disparaging remarks about teachers
Gov. Lee did not disavow comments from his education advisor Larry Arnn, who said teachers are trained in the ‘dumbest parts of dumbest colleges’ and mocked diversity and inclusion efforts. Now, teachers across Tennessee are demanding an apology.
Metro Council will vote on agreement to host 2024 RNC in Nashville
Some metro council members are opposed to hosting the RNC in 2024, saying Nashville is not hurting financially and the convention could pose a risk of violence.
Tennessee gun control advocates want permit-less carry law repealed after 17 mass shootings nationwide in a week
A group of gun control advocates held a rally outside of Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s office Wednesday to express their desire for what they call common sense gun laws. They want a repeal of the law allowing people to carry guns without a license and for lawmakers to require stricter background checks.
After a 3-year legal battle, the state Supreme Court says a school voucher program can launch in Nashville and Memphis
The ruling is a win for Republican Gov. Bill Lee, who has been pushing for school vouchers.
Governor Lee allows ‘truth in sentencing’ bill to become law, but says he favors re-entry programs
Lee and legislative leaders have had differences over what the long-term effect will be.
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