Gov. Lee announces date for 7th State of the State address
Tennessee is continuing to lead the nation as a beacon of opportunity, security and freedom,” said Gov. Lee. “It’s time for ...
TN’s role in mass deportations: Federal ‘illegal immigration enforcement’ to be considered during special session
Proposals include everything from incentives to local law enforcement agencies that help enforce federal immigration policies ...
Immigration, school vouchers and Helene relief: Here are the bills filed so far for Tennessee's special legislative session
Republican Governor Bill Lee proposed the special session and called for lawmakers to pass his proposal, letting public funds ...
Northeast Tennessee reps on both sides of voucher fence
With a special legislative session coming up, Northeast Tennessee’s state representatives will soon have to make decisions on ...
Gov. Bill Lee discusses meeting with President Trump, touring Helene-damaged areas of North Carolina
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WVLT) - President Donald Trump visited western North Carolina on Friday to tour some of the hardest hit ...
Why are flags at half-staff in Tennessee? When will they go back up? The two reasons why they were lowered
The other reason for the flags to be lowered in Tennessee is to honor the victims of the school shooting at Antioch High ...
Tennessee lawmakers will make a manmade disaster if they expand school vouchers | Opinion
Reducing the state’s support of public schools to pay for vouchers will force local governments to try to make up the ...
Gov. Lee to meet with President Trump during Asheville visit following Helene
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will meet with President Donald Trump during his visit on Friday to Asheville following Helene.
The week in politics: Why Andy Ogles wants to change the Constitution for Donald Trump
Plus, Lee's special session costs approach $1B, franchise tax refunds top $1.2B, and Election Registry issues subpoenas in ...
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Under Trump, immigration arrests at school could be a step too far for some Tennessee conservatives
Some Republicans believe the schoolhouse door is a step too far for any measures aimed at mass deportation, even as they ...
Bristol Tennessee Board of Education votes to send letter opposing school voucher program
The Bristol Tennessee Board of Education (BOE) met Thursday to decide whether to send a letter to Governor Bill Lee opposing his school voucher program. The meeting resulted ...
Lawmaker calls on Gov. Lee to address school shootings in upcoming special session
The students and teachers, must now live with the unimaginable trauma of experiencing a school shooting. Our classrooms should be sacred places to learn, and students, teachers, administrators and ...