Tennessee House passes contentious school voucher bill; Senate now debating
The Tennessee House of Representatives has passed Governor Bill Lee's "Education Freedom Act," a school voucher bill, with a vote of 56 to 44.The bill is now u
Tennessee House passes bills on Hurricane Helene recovery during Wednesday evening vote
Before the House met, the Tennessee Senate passed similar bills and an immigration proposal implementing policies supporting President Trump's goals.
Immigration bill passes both Tennessee House, Senate in special session
The Tennessee Republican supermajority passed in both chambers an immigration bill that would create a border czar, an enforcement division and new state IDs for non-citizens.
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.
Immigration bill passes Senate; school choice vote coming today
The Tennessee Senate voted 26-7 on Wednesday to pass a bill that would create a new division targeting illegal immigration that would also penalize elected officials who support sanctuary cities. Sen.
Bill criminalizing votes for immigrant sanctuary policies ‘constitutionally suspect’
This story was updated after publication with comments from Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson. As Gov. Bill Lee’s immigration enforcement plan moves swiftly through the Tennessee Legislature, one component of the bill — aimed at arresting local officials who support sanctuary policies for immigrants — drew scrutiny Tuesday.
Tenn. special session disrupted by protestors during immigration bill hearing
The special session at the state Capitol was abruptly halted Wednesday after police forcibly removed several protestors from the audience.
Immigration bill passes Tennessee Senate
A controversial immigration bill got Tennessee Senate approval. Trump White House rescinds freeze on federal grants, reversing course Bill and Melinda Gates gave their kids a strict ‘middle-class' upbringing,
TN immigration bill proposes charging elected officials for voting in favor of sanctuary cities
The bill “creates criminal penalties for officials who adopt sanctuary policies and subsequently requires their removal from office upon conviction.”
Tennessee lawmakers pass $447M school voucher program in major win for Gov. Bill Lee
The Senate passed the bill in a 20 to 13 vote after just over 90 minutes of debate. House members passed the bill ...
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After hours of back and forth, Tennessee House votes to provide educational vouchers across the state
The Tennessee House voted to provide educational vouchers to families in all 95 counties in the state. The vote was 54-44, ...
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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Tennessee legislature puts hundreds of millions toward private-school vouchers
In one of the most hotly-contested questions in modern Tennessee political history, the legislature narrowly approved a $430 ...
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Tennessee House, Senate Education Panels Pass Private-School Vouchers
Tennessee House and Senate education committees passed the governor’s private-school voucher program Tuesday, speeding the ...
3 Helene bills pass in TN; Education Freedom Act and $240M in disaster relief set for vote
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — Three Helene relief bills have been passed by the Tennessee General Assembly. Here is what you need ...
Tennessee House GOP now requires tickets, ID to enter public gallery: How to get a seat
Down the hall in the Capitol, the Senate gallery remains fully open and accessible to the public without a reservation.
See how your TN House lawmakers' bills could impact budget and schools in Rutherford County
Rutherford County's five state representatives responded to questions from The Daily News Journal about what legislation they ...