Gov. Bill Lee signs Tennessee private school voucher program into law, expanding access
The governor hopes to launch the program for 20,000 students by the next school year, a tight deadline for the state to meet.
Gov. Bill Lee to sign 'Education Freedom Act' into law today
Gov. Bill Lee will sign the 'Education Freedom Act' into law on Feb. 12. NFL News: Nick Sirianni sends warning to new Saints HC Kellen Moore after exit from Eagles
Gov. Lee signs bill drastically expanding school vouchers
While the $447 million initiative has been touted as a “universal” program for anyone interested, Republican leaders included a key provision: Students living in the country illegally will be prohibited from participating.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signs historic Education Freedom Act
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has officially signed the Education Freedom Act Bill into law Wednesday. The landmark legislation will now establish Tennessee’s first-ever universal school choice program.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's 2025 State of the State Address: Key Budget and Legislative Takeaways
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee delivered his seventh State of the State address on February 10, 2025, outlining the state's legislative and
Tennessee Governor to Sign New School Voucher Program That Will Exclude Some Immigrant Families
Gov. Bill Lee will sign legislation designed to drastically expand school voucher access throughout the Volunteer State that will allow families to use taxpayer dollars on private school expenses rega
Gov. Bill Lee signs statewide school voucher bill
Gov. Bill Lee signs the statewide school voucher bill at the Tennessee State Capitol building in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Photos from signing of the statewide school voucher bill We
Gov. Bill Lee's State of State address talked about Oak Ridge's nuclear industry
Here is a portion of Gov. Bill Lee's State of the State address delivered Feb. 10, 2025 that deals with the nuclear industry, ...
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Gov. Bill Lee Unveils 59.5 Billion Dollar Budget for Tennessee with Investments in Education Infrastructure and Public Safety
Gov. Bill Lee's $59.5 billion budget plan for Tennessee prioritizes education, infrastructure, and economic growth.
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Tennessee lawmakers just passed a $447M school choice bill. Here's what it does
A high priority of Gov. Bill Lee since the campaign trail, votes in both chambers saw rare bipartisan opposition. Lee has said he wants implementation to begin as soon as possible. The measure ...
‘It’s heartbreaking’| Gov. Bill Lee visits tornado-damaged Morgan County
The storm killed at least two people, according to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, a woman and her daughter.
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Tennessee lawmakers pass $447M school voucher program in major win for Gov. Bill Lee
Bill Lee and a host of school choice advocates who have spent millions pushing the plan. The Senate passed the bill in a 20 to 13 vote after just over 90 minutes of debate. House members passed ...
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Senator Lee Fires Up Capitol with Bill to Shield Gun Makers from 'Frivolous' Lawsuits Amid Second Amendment Showdown
Sen. Mike Lee introduces a bill to protect gun manufacturers from lawsuits by streamlining case removal to federal courts.
$1B for roads, $579M for schools and no tax breaks: What's in Lee’s $58.4B budget pitch
Gov. Bill Lee outlined his budget and legislative priorities during his annual State of the State address on Monday night.