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Immigration bill heading to desk of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
A bill seeking to strengthen immigration policies in Tennessee could soon be signed into law by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.
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 those affected by Hurricane Helene and an immigration bill. Now, all three are headed to Lee’s desk for a final signature.
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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 safety measures to prepare Tennessee to assist in implementation of the Trump Administration’s illegal immigration policies.
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‘Tennessee Summitt’: Former governor, investors make bid to bring WNBA team to Nashville
A group of investors, including a former governor of Tennessee, has made a bid to bring a professional women’s basketball team to the Volunteer State.
Nashville group submits bid for WNBA expansion team ‘Tennessee Summitt’
Price tag for Tennessee immigration plan lowered from $20M to $5M
The cost estimate of Gov. Bill Lee’s sweeping state immigration enforcement plan fell dramatically in the space of a few hours this week. On Monday, a fiscal note for the plan placed the cost at more than $20 million.
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Governor Lee's school voucher bill is moving forward. But what does the bill actually do?
A bill filed for school vouchers for Tennessee students has transitioned for a special session, finally mapping out the funding for how the initiative would even work.
Illegal immigrant accused of shooting at small-town officer in high-speed chase faces possible deportation
An illegal immigrant from Guatemala was charged in the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper after he led police on a high-speed pursuit Jan. 12.
Tennessee Bill Would Prohibit Voting Against Trump Immigration Policies
The legislation could mean jail time and a fine for those supporting sanctuary policies designed to protect migrants.
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History Café looks back at 1925
Overland Trail Museum kicked off a new year of History Café programs Wednesday with a look back 100 years ago at the fashions, entertainment, politics and news of 1925. “1925 was a big one, it was
Despite Tennessee governor’s claims, school vouchers don’t level the academic field
Instead of prioritizing Tennessee’s future by ensuring all students have what they need to succeed in schools, Gov. Bill Lee continues to push a voucher plan that would defund our public schools, perpetuate educational inequity,
Bill Haslam and wife submit bid to bring WNBA team named after Pat Summitt to Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and his wife Crissy Haslam submitted an expansion bid to bring a WNBA team named after legendary Lady Vols Coach Pat Summitt to Nashville.
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State Congress passes Gov. Lee's school voucher bill
The Tennessee state Congress passed Governor Bill Lee's heavily pushed school voucher bill Thursday, on what is expected to be the final day of the special session the governor called to vote on this initiative and several others.