TN special session: House passes Gov. Lee’s school choice bill
Gov. Lee called for a special session for his proposed school choice program, a disaster relief package for those affected by Hurricane Helene, and prepare the state for President Trump’s new immigration policies.
State House passes hurricane relief bill as protesters oppose school vouchers, immigration bill at special session
On Thursday, the special session called by Governor Lee should wrap up when the House takes up the immigration bill and school vouchers
Tennessee Legislature Poised to Pass School Voucher Bill
The education committees in both the House and Senate approved a $450 million bill, a top priority for Gov. Bill Lee. Legislators are expected to pass it quickly during a special session this week.
‘Tennessee is heeding the call’: Lee presses forward on immigration agenda in special session
Gov. Bill Lee surprised many when he inserted an “illegal immigration agenda” into his proclamation for a special legislative session that will focus primarily on a controversial private school voucher proposal and disaster relief for counties struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene.
Tennessee legislature to address school voucher bill in special session continues for day 2
The plan has been discussed for months. On day two of the special session, lawmakers and Tennesseeans on both sides are reacting on Tuesday.
Final voucher, immigration votes set for Thursday: Takeaways from Tennessee's special session
Lawmakers passed seven bills through 17 committee hearings in a span of a day. Final votes set for Thursday on vouchers and ...
Tennessee opens session on school vouchers and Trump immigration push, as protests seek gun control
Tennessee’s Republican-dominant Statehouse has begun considering Gov. Bill Lee's push for more school voucher access ...
Tennessee Legislature Meets With Trump Playbook on Its Agenda
A special session that began on Monday pairs disaster aid with two priorities for both the president and Gov. Bill Lee of ...
Tennessee legislature paves way for Helene aid as Democrats push for more funds
During a special legislative session that went into the evening Wednesday, lawmakers approved a series of measures aimed at ...
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On the Hill: Legislature Weighs K-12 Vouchers Amid TSU Funding Crisis
The new education legislation is expected to add $3.3 million to the TISA fund in its first year — however, there is an ...
GOP-led immigration bill signals Trump that Tennessee wants to aid his deportation crackdown
Tennessee’s Republican-dominant Statehouse is seeking to adopt immigration enforcement policies to assist President Donald ...
Tennessee's $1B special legislative session kicks off, expected to wrap this week
Tennessee lawmakers on Monday officially began a special legislative session to take up $470 million in Hurricane Helene ...
Disaster relief bills pass first stage of legislative session
Helene recovery remains a top priority for Tennessee state lawmakers during the special legislative session, and a proposed ...