The governor’s office would not provide any specific details of topics or potential speakers on the agenda for Gov. Bill Haslam’s education summit this week.
Dear Secretary Sebelius: Gov. Haslam Pens Long-Awaited Letter On Medicaid Expansion
After nearly a year of discussion, Tennessee’s governor is finally writing down what he wants a state’s Medicaid expansion to look like. Governor Bill Haslam says he’s sending a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Monday.
TN Governor: I’m Doing A Lot More Than Just Talking When It Comes To Medicaid Expansion
Governor Bill Haslam says he’s still trying to put together a plan to expand Medicaid in Tennessee that would satisfy federal officials and pass a Republican dominated state legislature.
Governor’s Workers’ Comp Plan Makes It’s Way Through the House
A proposal that could make it harder for Tennesseans to get paid after they’re hurt on the job will soon become law.
Ramsey Says School Vouchers Won’t Happen this Year
Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey says the push for a private school voucher plan should be discontinued for the year, now that most committees have closed up shop.
Lawmakers on Board with Tying Welfare to Report Cards
A hot-button proposal in the state legislature would link some welfare benefits with the report cards of their children. It finally began moving forward in the state House Wednesday and is scheduled for a vote in the full senate Thursday morning.
Broadly Arming Teachers Dropped for Retired Officers
A proposal meant to put more armed guards in Tennessee schools has begun moving forward in the General Assembly. It offers money for schools to hire retired police officers and allows teachers with law enforcement backgrounds to carry a gun to class.
Voucher Plan Spiked
Governor Bill Haslam has sacrificed his own bid to start a school voucher program in Tennessee. He had been threatening to pull his proposal if anyone tried to tinker with it.
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