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Tennessee Gov. Lee silent on immigration, pledges to double school vouchers at final State of the State address

By Marianna Bacallao

February 2, 2026

In his last year, Lee is focused on expanding nuclear energy, rural health care and his signature school voucher program.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 114th Tennessee General Assembly, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Bill Lee, Donald Trump, Education, Immigration, memphis, nuclear, school vouchers, state of the state, tnleg, tnpol

Tennessee to pilot White House immigration agenda at state level

By Marianna Bacallao

January 15, 2026

Tennessee will be the first state to pilot the White House’s immigration agenda, which focuses on increasing verification for legal residents and requiring local law enforcement to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 114th Tennessee General Assembly, 287(g), Bo Watson, Cameron Sexton, Donald Trump, ICE, immigrants, Immigration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Lisa Sherman Luna, police, raid, Stephen Miller, Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition, tnleg, tnpol

Immigration, school choice and Charlie Kirk: Tennessee’s legislative priorities for 2026

By Marianna Bacallao

January 12, 2026

As Tennessee lawmakers continue the 114th General Assembly in Nashville this week, immigration and the governor’s school voucher program will still be priorities after dominating last year’s regular and special sessions.

Filed Under: Education, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 114th Tennessee General Assembly, Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, Charlie Kirk, Gabby Salinas, Gino Bulso, immigrants, Immigration, Jack Johnson, Justin Jones, Supreme Court, tnleg, tnpol, U.S. Supreme Court, undocumented students

Tennesseans’ economic worries transcend political party, Vanderbilt poll finds

By Marianna Bacallao

December 11, 2025

Anxiety over the cost of living has risen in Tennessee since President Donald Trump took office, according to a Vanderbilt University poll released Thursday.

Filed Under: Business, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: affordability, budget, Donald Trump, economy, John Geer, Josh Clinton, personal finance, tnleg, tnpol, vaccine, Vaccines, Vanderbilt Poll, Vanderbilt University

What Van Epps’ congressional win tells us about Trump’s role in future campaigns

By Marianna Bacallao

December 4, 2025

The GOP victory comes after a campaign that was selective about Van Epps’ association with President Donald Trump.  

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 7th Congressional District, Aftyn Behn, Donald Trump, election, Elections, Mark Green, Matt Van Epps, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol

Republicans keep Tennessee congressional seat in unexpectedly close race

By Marianna Bacallao

December 2, 2025

Republican Matt Van Epps fended off Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn with nearly 53% of the vote, a much narrower margin than previous years.

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: 7th Congressional District, Aftyn Behn, Donald Trump, election, Elections, Mark Green, Matt Van Epps, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol

Tennessee’s special congressional race could be tight. Here’s who’s running

By Marianna Bacallao

December 1, 2025

Tuesday’s special congressional election could be a much tighter race than anticipated.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 7th Congressional District, Aftyn Behn, Donald Trump, election, Elections, Mark Green, Matt Van Epps, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol

How competitive is Tennessee’s special congressional race?

By Marianna Bacallao

November 18, 2025

Republican Mark Green’s surprise retirement could present an opportunity for Democrats.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 7th Congressional District, Aftyn Behn, election, Elections, Jody Barrett, Mark Green, Matt Van Epps, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol

Tennessee Republican Rep. Jeff Burkhart dies at 63

By Marianna Bacallao

November 14, 2025

Rep. Jeff Burkhart was found dead in his home Friday morning, and the cause of death is not yet known.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, clarksville, Jeff Burkhart, John Ray Clemmons, Tennessee General Assembly, Tennessee Republicans, tnleg, tnpol

Trump pick Van Epps to face Rep. Behn in fight for open TN congressional seat

By Marianna Bacallao

October 7, 2025

Former Tennessee commissioner Matt Van Epps will face off against state Rep. Aftyn Behn in December’s general election.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 7th Congressional District, Aftyn Behn, election, Elections, Jody Barrett, Mark Green, Matt Van Epps, Nashville, tnleg, tnpol, Vincent Dixie

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