Bill Lee, Tennessee and school voucher

Tennessee lawmakers pass $447M school voucher program in major win for Gov. Bill Lee
The new Education Freedom Scholarship program will offer 20,000 scholarships of about $7,300 to Tennessee students to attend a school of their choice.
Tennessee GOP passes school voucher expansion bill with backing from Trump
Tennessee lawmakers have approved legislation drastically expanding the number of families who can use taxpayer money on private schools regardless of income
Tennessee school voucher debate: What to know as special session called by Gov. Lee nears
A push to expand Tennessee's controversial school voucher program will take center stage in a special legislative session.
Helene relief bill passes in Tennessee General Assembly
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — A Helene relief bill passed in the Tennessee General Assembly on Wednesday. The bill creates two funds known as the Hurricane Helene Interest Payment Fund and the Governor's Response and Recovery Fund. The bill authorizes money from each fund to be used to assist with the response and recovery from Helene.
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.
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 voucher bill passes in TN House
Gov. Bill Lee's school voucher bill passes the House after more than four hours of debate.
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 $450 million first-year expense to final votes before week’s end. Senators voted 8-1 to send the measure to the finance committee to be considered Wednesday.
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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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.
TN special session: Discussion begins over governor’s school choice program
Gov. Lee called for a special session for his proposed school choice program, a disaster relief package for those affected by Hurricane Helene, and prepare the state for President Trump’s new ...
‘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.
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 ...
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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 ...
Tennessee governor would hire immigration czar
This story was updated Wednesday with additional details released Wednesday about Gov. Bill Lee’s proposed ...