Lawmakers are now in their second week of weighing competing proposals to expand private school vouchers across Tennessee.
House GOP introduces sweeping school voucher amendment, impacting testing, teacher evaluations and more
After months of anticipation and conversations with lawmakers, Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher proposal is coming before legislative committees this week.
House Speaker Cameron Sexton says Tennessee should do everything it can to be independent from the federal government
Federal funding for education in Tennessee is under scrutiny by state lawmakers. Speakers of both the state House and Senate have announced that they’re putting together a working group to study the impact of federal education funding in and out of the classroom.
After Initial Hurdle, Cockfighting Bill Sidelined Several Weeks
An effort to make cock fighting a felony has been put off until next month. The proposal’s sponsor says he’s waiting until he can get law enforcement authorities to testify in person.
Wine-in-Grocery Stores Bill Allows Locals to Opt In
This year’s push to have wine sold in Tennessee grocery stores formally begins Thursday. Two key lawmakers will host a press conference to detail plans allowing each county and city to vote on wine in grocery stores for themselves.
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