Federal power only goes so far. State governors and legislatures have wide authority over local law enforcement, schools, health and how cities and counties handle immigration.
Housing, childcare and conservation: TN Gov. Bill Lee unveils new priorities
During his annual State of the State address, Lee laid out next steps for his administration — and touted the results of a special session last month.
Tennessee passes governor’s school vouchers plan. Here’s what the program will look like
Parents across Tennessee will soon be able to put taxpayer dollars toward the cost of attending private school.
Two years after Covenant, students march at the TN capitol in renewed push for gun reform
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The shooting at Antioch High School has reignited calls for gun reform at the statehouse, but activists aren’t hopeful that much will change.
TN Gov calls special session on school vouchers, immigration, disaster relief
The announcement Wednesday morning comes less than 24 hours after lawmakers began this year’s regular session.
Vouchers, disaster aid and hate speech: Tennessee’s top legislative priorities
Tennessee lawmakers will reconvene in Nashville Tuesday for the 114th General Assembly. Their priorities are already clear.
TN governor considers special session on school vouchers and Helene relief
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With the start of Tennessee’s legislative session less than a week away, Gov. Bill Lee is deciding whether the General Assembly will have a special session to focus on expanding school vouchers and providing relief for areas hard hit by the remnants of Hurricane Helene.
NashVillager Podcast: Tennessee’s Governor bets on a second school voucher proposal
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Will earmarking gambling money for schools help get a second universal school voucher plan through the legislature? Plus the local news for Nov. 8, 2024.
NashVillager Podcast: Schools and the lawmakers that want to change them
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How did schools become such a focus for Tennessee legislators? Plus the local news for September 27, 2024.
Millions of campaign dollars aimed at tilting school voucher battle are flowing into state races
Millions of dollars are being spent this year to steer voters toward candidates for Republican-led Legislatures who not only support school vouchers, but will become key figures in implementing school choice programs in states across the U.S. Most recently, national pro-voucher advocates declared victory after spending more than $4.5 million in Tennessee’s primary election to […]
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