Tennessee’s Lamar Alexander has set some ambitious policy goals to reach before he retires from the Senate in 2020.
County Sees $6 Million Gap in Lee’s School Funding
Gov. Bill Lee has been touting his proposed spending on education, but Knox County officials say his budget would give less than they were expecting.
Power Poll: Scant Support for Lee’s K-12 Plan
Knox County survey respondents oppose the governor’s proposals on vouchers and charter schools by a wide margin.
Voucher Momentum
Knoxville’s Bill Dunn shepherds Gov. Bill Lee’s Education Savings Accounts bill over its first legislative hurdle.
Fair and Accurate
The state Supreme Court strengthens protections for journalists reporting on judicial proceedings and public meetings.
School Choice Chronicles
The Legislature gears up for Gov. Bill Lee’s proposals to broaden charter authorization and school vouchers.
Here Comes the Gov
Bill Lee brings his State of the State roadshow to Knoxville, talking workforce, justice and character education.
Rethinking Rural Healthcare
A UT healthcare policy expert says expanding Medicaid is needed but wouldn’t be enough on its own to prevent rural hospital closures.
Raise a Glass
A proposed change in state law would allow alcohol sales at concerts and other non-athletic events in UT Knoxville’s arenas.
Heavy Traffic
A change in state law means overweight trucks are paying less in fines — with the money coming straight from local coffers.