An outgoing state lawmaker is headed back to the Tennessee State Capitol. Gov. Bill Lee announced today that Memphis’s John DeBerry will join his administration as a senior advisor.
Memphis Representative Loses Appeal, Will Remain Off Democratic Ballot
The executive committee of the Tennessee Democratic Party doubled down on Wednesday night on its decision to kick Rep. John DeBerry off the primary ballot.
Tennessee Democratic Party Kicks Memphis Rep. John DeBerry Off Primary Ballot
State Rep. John DeBerry, D-Memphis, has been in office for 26 years, 12 of those as a committee chairman and all of them as a Democrat. But that could quickly change.
House Sinks For-Profit Charter Schools Bill, After Rare Plea From Speaker Harwell
A House committee, spurred on by Speaker Beth Harwell’s urging, sunk a bill that would’ve let for-profit corporations oversee charter schools in Tennessee.
Tennessee Legislature Tells Schools It’s OK for Kids To Talk About Religion
Tennessee lawmakers say teachers and principals need to know it’s ok to talk about religion in school. While federal law already permits it, legislators are working on a proposal to confirm what’s allowed.
What You Won’t Hear In Tonight’s State Of The State Address
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam will give the final State of the State Address of his first term tonight. Little is known about what he will say. But there are some guesses about what he won’t.
Memphis Parents Travel To Capitol By The Busload For School Voucher Rally
Parents wearing yellow scarves filled an auditorium near the Tennessee capitol Tuesday to advocate for school vouchers. Many traveled from Memphis to ask for help paying private school tuition.
For-Profit Charter School Proposal Revived With Help From Memphis Democrat
A push to open Tennessee to for-profit charter school operators has been revived at the state capitol. Currently, only non-profit entities can get public money to run a charter.
Counselor Discrimination Gets Cooler Reception in House
A proposed law meant to keep students in college counseling programs from having to treat gay patients breezed through the state senate last week. But the bill may find a cooler reception in the House.
DCS Commish Resigns Ahead of Hearing on Child Deaths
The commissioner of an embattled state agency has resigned. Kate O’Day steps down as head of the Department of Children Services one day before she was to testify about child deaths.
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