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Tennessee governor’s school voucher bill barrels toward final votes in special legislative session
The Senate sponsor defended the voucher proposal against critics who said it favors affluent families: “It shouldn’t be based ...
Gov. Bill Lee celebrates DS Electera plant opening in Shelbyville: 'We are grateful'
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee joined others Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of the $95 million Duksan (DS) Electera ...
Gov. Bill Lee calls on Tennessee legislature to create 'immigration enforcement' entity
A special session primarily developed around Gov. Bill Lee's signature education voucher proposal will now also include ...
School voucher proposal is only first step toward closing public schools
Senate Bill 2 would set aside $1 billion in taxpayer money to give some parents $10,000 vouchers to spend at private schools.
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The Education Freedom Act has passed, how does it work?
Tennessee lawmakers have approved legislation expanding the number of families who can use taxpayer money on private schools regardless of income.
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Hamilton County lawmakers split on public funding for private school tuition
Tennessee lawmakers approved legislation Thursday that would give thousands of families across the state taxpayer funding to ...
Mayors return from Nashville as Helene relief bill passes
Mayors from the region traveled to Nashville earlier this week for Governor Bill Lee’s special session to advocate for East Tennesseeans. They returned home on ...
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Gov. Lee marks the close of special legislative session, passes full agenda
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee marked the close of the special legislative session and the successful passage of his full agenda, including the Education Freedom Act, a disaster relief package, and public ...