Democrats in the Tennessee legislature are a superminority. This means that most of their proposals will not become law.
But that hasn’t stopped them from pushing Gov. Bill Lee on certain issues such as education.
Gov. Lee Defends School Voucher No-Bid Contract, Says He ‘Cares More About Kids’ Than About ‘Process’
Gov. Bill Lee defended Thursday the state’s decision to award a no-bid, over-the-budget contract to an outside vendor for the implementation of school vouchers.
The controversy comes after the Tennessee Department of Education awarded Florida-based ClassWallet a $1.2 million deal to manage the early rollout of the program and track expenses. Earlier this week, Republican lawmakers expressed strong criticism of the move.
Ahead Of Super Tuesday, Democratic Presidential Candidate Michael Bloomberg Focuses On Tennessee
The results of the March primary will be pivotal for those seeking the Democratic nomination, especially for the former New York mayor.
Tennessee Lawmakers Say They See ‘Real Problems’ With School Voucher Rollout
Republican lawmakers hinted that Gov. Bill Lee’s administration’s plans to roll out the program early could be in jeopardy.
Bernie Or Bloomberg? A Nashville Couple Splits Their Vote As Democrats Gauge Electability.
Early voting started Wednesday and runs through Feb. 25. That’s ahead of Super Tuesday on March 3, when Tennessee will be among 14 states holding primaries. And for at least some Democratic voters, electability is a big factor.