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.
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Governor Lee's school voucher bill is moving forward. But what does the bill actually do?
A bill filed for school vouchers for Tennessee students has transitioned for a special session, finally mapping out the funding for how the initiative would even work.
Governor Lee’s voucher bill speeds through committees, could head to House floor
Gov. Lee’s voucher bill quickly went through two committees, the Education Committee and the Government Operations Committee. It is now headed to the House Finance Committee.
Gov. Lee's school voucher bill has passed the Education Committee, what's next?
Governor Bill Lee's school voucher bill passed the Education Committee (17 for, 7 against) after its second consideration in the House on Tuesday.
Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher bill soars through House committees
Gov. Bill Lee's bill to expand school vouchers statewide has sailed through two House committees, setting up a final floor vote as early as Wednesday.
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.
State says ‘commitment to public schools’ leads to student success as lawmakers consider voucher bill
Just as legislators mull over Gov. Bill Lee’s controversial school voucher program, the Tennessee Department of Education is bragging about the state’s ranking on the Nation’s Report Card.
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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.
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.
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 proposes 'centralized immigration enforcement' among 13 other specific topics for upcoming special session
The first topic in the proclamation would create a universal school voucher program, allowing families to use public dollars for private school costs.
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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.