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Gov. Bill Lee signs Tennessee private school voucher program into law, expanding access
The governor hopes to launch the program for 20,000 students by the next school year, a tight deadline for the state to meet.
Gov. Bill Lee signs bill to align Tennessee's immigration policies with Trump administration goals
President Donald Trump touted mass deportations and immigration crackdowns on the campaign trail and signed a slew of executive orders related to immigration.
Gov. Bill Lee signs statewide school voucher bill
Linda McMahon, President Trump’s Education secretary nominee, has a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday as HHS secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to be confirmed. A Metro East school district gave its students and families a fun way to announce Wednesday’s snow day—via a song.
Gov. Lee signs bill drastically expanding school vouchers
While the $447 million initiative has been touted as a “universal” program for anyone interested, Republican leaders included a key provision: Students living in the country illegally will be prohibited from participating.
Tennessee Governor to Sign New School Voucher Program That Will Exclude Some Immigrant Families
Gov. Bill Lee will sign legislation designed to drastically expand school voucher access throughout the Volunteer State that will allow families to use taxpayer dollars on private school expenses rega
Gov. Lee signs bill to refund 130% of property taxes to those whose homes were damaged, destroyed by Helene
On Wednesday, Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill that will give a 130% refund of property taxes to those whose home was damaged or ...
Gov. Bill Lee's State of State address talked about Oak Ridge's nuclear industry
Here is a portion of Gov. Bill Lee's State of the State address delivered Feb. 10, 2025 that deals with the nuclear industry, ...
Gov. Bill Lee pledges renewed help for everyday expenses in State of the State address
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee delivered his seventh State of the State address on Monday before a joint session of the General Assembly.
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Gov. Bill Lee Unveils 59.5 Billion Dollar Budget for Tennessee with Investments in Education Infrastructure and Public Safety
Gov. Bill Lee's $59.5 billion budget plan for Tennessee prioritizes education, infrastructure, and economic growth.
‘It’s heartbreaking’| Gov. Bill Lee visits tornado-damaged Morgan County
The storm killed at least two people, according to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, a woman and her daughter.
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's 2025 State of the State Address: Key Budget and Legislative Takeaways
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee delivered his seventh State of the State address on February 10, 2025, outlining the state's legislative and ...
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Sen. Lee and Rep. Comer Push for Swift Congressional Action on Trump’s Reorganization Plans with New Bill
The Reorganizing Government Act of 2025 aims to fast-track the reorganization of federal agencies proposed by President Trump ...
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Governor Bill Lee promises to prioritize making child care more accessible, but questions remain
In Governor Bill Lee's address on Monday night, he touched on the everyday needs of Tennesseans, including child care.
$1B for roads, $579M for schools and no tax breaks: What's in Lee’s $58.4B budget pitch
Gov. Bill Lee outlined his budget and legislative priorities during his annual State of the State address on Monday night.