In his last year, Lee is focused on expanding nuclear energy, rural health care and his signature school voucher program.
Students on Tennessee vouchers are underperforming, state audit finds
A report shows students enrolled in Tennessee’s voucher program are underperforming compared to their peers in public schools, giving fuel to concerns among critics.
How an all-girls private school in Nashville is using vouchers to serve Black students
In the divide over vouchers, schools like BE Academy say they wouldn’t exist without Tennessee’s program.
Tennessee families are suing over state voucher program they claim is unconstitutional
Tennessee parents are suing the state over the universal voucher program, arguing that it violates the state constitution by diverting public funds to private schools.
Critics of Tennessee’s school voucher program worry that it leaves kids with disabilities behind
Backers of the new school voucher program promised that it would expand school choice for Tennessee families. But critics worry the program leaves students with disabilities behind.
School vouchers are here. What now?
The school voucher debate has been raging in Tennessee for almost two decades…
Students across Tennessee can now apply for the expanded school voucher program
Families across Tennessee can now use public money for private school education. Applications for the state’s school voucher program open today.
TN passes $60 billion budget, slashes money for starter homes, boosts funding for state AG
The Tennessee General Assembly approved a $60 billion budget Wednesday, as federal funding cuts put a large portion of that money at risk.
From deportations to health care, state lawmakers are key for much of Trump’s domestic agenda
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.
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