The Tennessee legislature approved Thursday a slate of bills meant to improve literacy among students, as well as hold schools harmless during the pandemic. One of the measures headed to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk allows schools to hold back third graders if they don’t read at grade level. In Tennessee, about 64% of third graders […]
GOP Bill Would Defund Nashville And Memphis Schools For Remaining Virtual
The measure is meant to push school districts to go back to in-person learning — an issue that has had the support from Gov. Bill Lee and other Republicans in the state.
Tennessee General Assembly To Become First State To Accept Medicaid Block Grant, Despite Unclear Future
The Tennessee General Assembly has approved the so-called Medicaid block grant. Lawmakers spent just two days rushing it through. The House passed the agreement on Friday morning, while the Senate did so on Thursday.
In Historic Vote, Tennessee Capitol Commission Votes To Remove Bust Of Confederate General And Other Military Figures
After hearing impassioned speeches from Black lawmakers, the Tennessee State Capitol Commission voted for the first time to remove the bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest. And, in a last-minute vote, the group also voted to take out two other military figures from the Capitol’s second floor.
Tennessee Senate Approves A Revised Budget, House Could Finalize It Next Week
The Tennessee Senate passed a new $39.4 billion budget Thursday that includes more than $300 million in cuts due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The House is expected to vote on it next week.
With A Grim Picture Of Tax Revenues, State Lawmakers Prepare For Budget Cuts
When the Tennessee legislature goes back into session in June, they will be faced with a new challenge — a dramatic drop in tax revenue collections. This is due to the closure of businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
Tennessee General Assembly Approves Emergency Budget, Adjourns Until June
Tennessee’s legislature approved a fast-tracked budget of about $39.8 billion late Thursday night after a marathon day of activity and as the state responds to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. The amount is about $900 million less than what was initially proposed by Gov. Bill Lee’s administration.
Also On Super Tuesday: Debate Starts On Gov. Bill Lee’s Contested Proposals
Important details on some of Gov. Bill Lee’s most controversial bills are coming out on the same day. That day happens to be Super Tuesday, when attention is focused on presidential politics.
Senate Republicans Elect Yet Another Williamson County Lawmaker To Leadership Post
Listen Tennessee Senate Republicans have elected Jack Johnson to be their next majority leader, a role that will catapult the Williamson County lawmaker to the top ranks in the state legislature and make him a key policy ally of Gov.-elect Bill Lee.
Compromise Repeals Jock Tax For NHL Players
After more than a year of negotiation, compromise has been reached to end Tennessee’s special tax on professional athletes. The so-called “jock tax” is considered the highest in the nation and applies to both home and visiting players.
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