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.

Lee's office on Wednesday released details of a new legislative proposal that will be considered in next week's special session.

The Tennessee General Assembly will soon convene for a special legislative session, where the Education Freedom Act will be put to a vote. The legislature will also address hurricane relief funds and illegal immigration.

A special session primarily developed around Gov. Bill Lee's signature education voucher proposal will now also include prominent immigration issues.

Gov. Bill Lee to give his seventh State of the State on February 10, outlining Tennessee's legislative agenda.

Republican Gov. Bill Lee is doubling down on his efforts to enact universal school vouchers throughout Tennessee.

A push to expand Tennessee's controversial school voucher program will take center stage in a special legislative session.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and legislative Republican leaders plan to establish a new immigration enforcement division and fund a new grant program to train local law enforcement in immigration ...

Tennessee General Assembly will consider a bill to expand school vouchers across the state. Lawmakers should reject it and invest in K-20 schools.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will meet with President Donald Trump during his visit on Friday to Asheville following Helene.

Any serious elected official should agree: "Clean relief now, no voucher scams, no hidden agendas. Every dollar should help Tennessee families." The time for political games is over. It's time for real solutions. Gov. Lee, help Tennessee families rebuild, support our schools and stop this harmful voucher scam policy today! Clean relief can't wait.

Representative Ronnie Glynn called an emergency town hall meeting to discuss the upcoming vote at the Tennessee General Assembly regarding school vouchers.