Listen Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher plan passed a key committee Wednesday in the Tennessee General Assembly. Several GOP lawmakers still have reservations about the proposal, but after a surprise appearance by a top Republican, most agreed to push it forward.
Advocates For LGBTQ People In Tennessee Say An Anti-Discrimination Proposal Is Discriminatory
Listen Advocates for LGBTQ people in Tennessee are objecting to legislation passed Thursday by the Tennessee House of Representatives, contending that the measure billed as anti-discriminatory would make it easier for businesses to discriminate against people based on their sexual orientation.
Tennessee Lawmakers Scale Back Charter School Approval Plan
Listen Tennessee lawmakers advanced a measure Wednesday that would give the state more of a role in approving charter schools, after scaling it back to preserve a role for local schools to give input. The proposal — part of Gov. Bill Lee’s education package — has been getting pushback from both parties. But the issue […]
Gov. Lee’s School Voucher Plan Could Extend To Middle-Class Families
Listen Gov. Bill Lee’s plan to create Tennessee’s first school voucher program calls for extending the offer to middle-class families, in addition to low-income ones. That was one of many details that emerged Wednesday when the plan was officially presented to state lawmakers.
The Tri-Star State: Bill Lee Faces Steep Learning Curve As New Governor
Listen Gov. Bill Lee was the only candidate last year with no previous political experience. He touted his outsider status and business background as an advantage, promising to bring new perspectives to the office. But some recent hiccups point to how hard it can be going from running a business to a running a state.
Lawmakers Still Have To Work Out Differences On Police Oversight Board Regulation
Listen Legislation that would strip police oversight boards of their subpoena powers has passed the Tennessee House of Representatives. But the fight is not over. Significant differences with the state Senate remain.
Bills To Increase Minimum Smoking Age Stall In Tennessee General Assembly
Listen Lawmakers in the Tennessee General Assembly worry the state would lose too much money if it raises the age to buy tobacco. And that’s one major reason why the momentum behind the so-called “T21” legislation seems to be slowing down.
Tennessee Lawmakers Soundly Reject GOP Push To Close Primaries
Listen State lawmakers delivered a decisive blow Wednesday to the idea of closing off Tennessee’s primary elections. Even the watered-down version of the bill, which gave voters the option of registering with a political party, was met with skepticism.
Capitol Ag Day Has Tennessee Lawmakers Passing Saws Rather Than Laws
Listen It’s not unusual for lobbyists and advocates to work the premises of the Tennessee state legislature, trying to win lawmakers over to their side. But when the General Assembly holds its annual Ag Day on the Hill, it’s the politicians who roll up their sleeves.
The Tri-Star State: Tennessee Is One Step Closer To A School Voucher Program
Listen The Tennessee Education Savings Account. That’s the name of the school voucher program proposed by Gov. Bill Lee during his first State of the State address.
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