2024 Preview: State Government

School vouchers top Gov. Bill Lee’s agenda this year, while the Legislature seems set to resist ongoing calls for firearms regulations.

Lee Begins Push for Statewide Vouchers

A new scholarship program for school-aged children could fundamentally reshape education in Tennessee.

Our survey of community leaders shows skepticism about school vouchers and rejecting federal education funding.

Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.

A majority of respondents to this month’s survey would have preferred to see lawmakers consider more substantial firearms restrictions.

A majority of survey respondents said legislators shouldn’t have been expelled and that racism played a role in the votes.

The governor’s amended budget includes $20 million for the pedestrian span in Knoxville, but more funding sources are needed to move forward.

Gov. Bill Lee’s rejection of federal HIV prevention dollars has left service providers, public health officials and legislators in the dark.

The University of Tennessee dealt with record enrollment and legislative mandates this year, while Knoxville College launched a reboot.

Respondents express some optimism and some pessimism, and offer their opinions on what state and local governments should prioritize.