Gov. Bill Lee celebrates DS Electera plant opening in Shelbyville: 'We are grateful'
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee joined others Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of the $95 million Duksan (DS) Electera factory in Shelbyville.
Gov. Lee's school voucher bill has passed the Education Committee, what's next?
State says ‘commitment to public schools’ leads to student success as lawmakers consider voucher bill
Governor Lee’s voucher bill speeds through committees, could head to House floor
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Tennessee Legislature Poised to Pass School Voucher Bill
The education committees in both the House and Senate approved a $450 million bill, a top priority for Gov. Bill Lee. Legislators are expected to pass it quickly during a special session this week.
School board against Gov. Lee’s school voucher bill, unanimously approves resolution of opposition
The board questioned why school vouchers were included in the special session and not through the normal legislative process.
Gov. Bill Lee outlines new immigration proposals for special session: What to know
Lee's office on Wednesday released details of a new legislative proposal that will be considered in next week's special session.
Governor Lee discusses priorities for Special Called Session
As Governor Bill Lee’s Special Called Session began on Monday, he talked with News Channel 11 about his priorities involving the topics being discussed.
Gov. Bill Lee calls on Tennessee legislature to create 'immigration enforcement' entity
A special session primarily developed around Gov. Bill Lee's signature education voucher proposal will now also include prominent immigration issues.
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House, Senate Education Committee Members Move Voucher Bill Forward
The House Education Committee on Tuesday voted 17 to 7 in support of passage of the Education Freedom Act pushed by Governor Bill Lee, and the Senate Education Committee voted 8 to 1 in support of passage. Legislative hearings are due to continue on Wednesday, potentially setting up a final vote for passage Wednesday evening.
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Gov. Bill Lee outlines new immigration proposals for special session: What to know
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 ...
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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 Sexton. Along with this committee, a new bill is being considered to potentially create a new state immigration agency to work with the federal government.
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Immigration debate gets heated as audience members forcibly removed in Tennessee special session
In its special session, the Tennessee legislature is taking on immigration bills, but not without some input from the public that caused state troopers to forcibly remove audience members.
TN special session: Senate passes immigration, disaster relief bills
So far, after Monday’s start, the Senate has passed an immigration bill and a disaster relief bill that would help victims of Hurricane Helene in Tennessee. These bills will still have to be passed by the House in order to head to Lee’s desk for signing.