House Panel Revises Voucher Expansion

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The measure, which is at odds with the Senate version, would reduce the number of scholarships, provide a bit of transparency and require immigration status reporting.

McNally Bows Out

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The lieutenant governor and Senate speaker, whose district includes a slice of Knox County, will step down after nearly 50 years in the state Legislature.

‘Precariously Positive’

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Amid uncertainty caused by federal policies, UT’s Boyd Center projects slow growth for Tennessee’s economy in the coming years.

Bridging the French Broad

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A new pedestrian bridge will unify an expanding Seven Islands State Birding Park, thanks to a conservation grant and a longtime benefactor.

Who is John Rose?

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The Republican congressman is fighting a lack of name recognition in his quest to beat U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn in the GOP primary for governor in 2026.

‘A Dead Fetus Inside Me’

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A Knoxville woman recounts a harrowing pregnancy complication while the GOP-dominated state Senate blocked a bill allowing abortions for fatal fetal anomalies.

Home Rule Tinkering

Tennessee State Capitol Building

A bill pushed by Memphis lawmakers could limit how charter counties can change their governmental structure.

State Budget Contraction

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Gov. Bill Lee touts innovation in a budget plan that is slightly smaller year over year; Democrats say the proposal reflects misplaced priorities.

Session Prep

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On the eve of Gov. Bill Lee’s legislative push, Democratic legislators hold a town hall to raise concerns about vouchers and immigration enforcement.

Power Poll: Special Legislative Session

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A majority of respondents oppose Lee’s proposals on school vouchers and immigration enforcement, but members support increased disaster relief almost unanimously.