Organizations share positive, negative reactions to passage of Gov. Lee’s school choice bill
On Thursday, Jan. 30, the Tennessee House and Senate passed the proposed school choice program, a disaster relief package for ...
Tennessee lawmakers pass $447M school voucher program in major win for Gov. Bill Lee
The new Education Freedom Scholarship program will offer 20,000 scholarships of about $7,300 to Tennessee students to attend ...
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On the Hill: Democrats’ Gun Reform Strategy Evolves With New Legislation
Democrats will make several attempts to reform Tennessee’s permissive gun laws this session while abandoning legislation that ...
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Tennessee Rep. talks bill that aims to create state immigration agency
State Representative Chris Todd of Jackson was appointed chair of the House's Immigration Committee by House Speaker Cameron ...
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 ...
Tensions erupt at MSCS meeting as public commenter dragged from podium for refusing to leave
Tensions erupted at a Memphis-Shelby County Schools meeting when a speaker was forcibly removed by security while discussing ...
Governor Lee’s voucher bill speeds through committees, could head to House floor
Gov. Lee’s voucher bill quickly went through two committees, the Education Committee and the Government Operations Committee.
Memphis school board might be abolished over vouchers opposition. Who's next? | Opinion
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton has threatened a state takeover of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board. Pure ...
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State could take over control of MSCS
Legislation will be filed for the State of Tennessee to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools. House Speaker Cameron Sexton ...
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State takeover of MSCS board gains support from some in Memphis
Since the call for the possible state takeover of the MSCS school board, some Shelby County Commissioners are saying the time ...
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MSCS interim chief says he’s meeting with state leaders
The new interim leader of Memphis Shelby County Schools says he has scheduled a meeting with Tennessee House Speaker Cameron ...
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‘Yes, You Should’ campaign aims to encourage more people to be organ donors
It’s not clear what kind of bill state lawmakers will propose, but House Speaker Cameron Sexton tells Action News 5 it will make the school board “null and void.” ...