Hendrell Remus will now be in charge of the party’s strategy to win more seats in the state legislature — a task that has not been easy in the last decade.
Corker Comes Out Of ‘Self-Imposed Sabbatical’ Swinging At Trump
Corker says plans to speak out regularly and forcefully against former President Donald Trump, who he says had some major policy achievements but whose actions — especially related to undermining the election results — are “unforgivable.”
The Tri-Star State: How Outspoken Tennessee Conservatives Are Reacting To The Inauguration
Underpinning the Jan. 6 insurrection was a slew of conspiracy theories about election fraud, even after the courts repeatedly struck down almost every attempt to call votes into question.
Tennessee Legislature Votes To Hold Back Third Graders Who Don’t Read At Grade Level
The Tennessee legislature approved Thursday a slate of bills meant to improve literacy among students, as well as hold schools harmless during the pandemic. One of the measures headed to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk allows schools to hold back third graders if they don’t read at grade level. In Tennessee, about 64% of third graders […]
GOP Bill Would Defund Nashville And Memphis Schools For Remaining Virtual
The measure is meant to push school districts to go back to in-person learning — an issue that has had the support from Gov. Bill Lee and other Republicans in the state.
Gov. Lee Kicks Off Special Session By Going After School Districts That Opted For Virtual Learning
Gov. Bill Lee officially kicked off a special legislative session Tuesday that will focus on education issues. Lee has asked the legislature to discuss three proposals this week — on literacy, accountability and learning loss.
Tennessee Lawmaker Wants Legislature To Cast No Confidence Vote On Education Chief
A Republican lawmaker wants the legislature to cast a vote of “no confidence” on Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn. Paris Rep. Bruce Griffey, who is partly known for sponsoring unsuccessful anti-immigration measures, is the sponsor of the resolution (HR3).
FBI Arrests 4 More Tennesseans In Storming Of U.S. Capitol; Protest At Tennessee Capitol Fails To Materialize
Federal agents have charged four more Tennesseans linked to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump.
The Tri-Star State: What To Expect In The Legislative Special Session On Education
The first week of the 112th Tennessee General Assembly is on the books. Lawmakers debated and passed an agreement for TennCare’s block grant. But, what happens now? Also: an interview with Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn.
Tennessee General Assembly To Become First State To Accept Medicaid Block Grant, Despite Unclear Future
The Tennessee General Assembly has approved the so-called Medicaid block grant. Lawmakers spent just two days rushing it through. The House passed the agreement on Friday morning, while the Senate did so on Thursday.
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