Tennessee House passes bills on Hurricane Helene recovery during Wednesday evening vote
Before the House met, the Tennessee Senate passed similar bills and an immigration proposal implementing policies supporting President Trump's goals.
State House passes hurricane relief bill as protesters oppose school vouchers, immigration bill at special session
On Thursday, the special session called by Governor Lee should wrap up when the House takes up the immigration bill and school vouchers
Tennessee General Assembly passes Helene recovery bills
The Tennessee General Assembly passed bills related to Hurricane Helene relief on Wednesday night. The state House passed the bills after they were approved by the Senate earlier Wednesday. State representatives from across Northeast Tennessee stood by the podium as the bills were discussed and voted on.
Tennessee House, Senate education panels pass private-school vouchers
Tennessee House and Senate education committees passed the governor’s private-school voucher program Tuesday, speeding the $450 million first-year expense to final votes before week’s end. Senators voted 8-1 to send the measure to the finance committee to be considered Wednesday.
3 Helene bills pass in TN; school voucher bill and $240M in disaster relief set for vote
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — Three Helene relief bills have been passed by the Tennessee General Assembly. Here is what you need to know. SB6004/HB6002: Passed unanimously through the Senate and House Thursday.
House passes bills tied to Hurricane Helene relief
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The state House passed four pieces of legislation tied to relief for victims of Hurricane Helene. On Wednesday evening, members of the House convened to discuss relief for victims of Hurricane Helene. Rep. Bo Mitchell (D-Nashville) expressed frustration about what he called a delay in the
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. Lee's school voucher bill moves swiftly through Tennessee House
Governor Bill Lee's school voucher bill is making rapid progress through the Tennessee House, despite opposition from Democratic lawmakers.
Tennessee legislature paves way for Helene aid as Democrats push for more funds
During a special legislative session that went into the evening Wednesday, lawmakers approved a series of measures aimed at ...
Tennessee House GOP now requires tickets, ID to enter public gallery: How to get a seat
Down the hall in the Capitol, the Senate gallery remains fully open and accessible to the public without a reservation.
TN special session: Senate passes immigration, disaster relief bills
So far, after Monday’s start, the Senate has passed an immigration bill and a disaster relief bill that would help victims of ...
See how your TN House lawmakers' bills could impact budget and schools in Rutherford County
Rutherford County's five state representatives responded to questions from The Daily News Journal about what legislation they ...
TN House Speaker: 'State will take over' Memphis-Shelby County Schools after Feagins fired
The comments came as the state legislature is discussing expansive school choice voucher legislation in a special session.
GOP-led immigration bill signals Trump that Tennessee wants to aid his deportation crackdown
Tennessee’s Republican-dominant Statehouse is seeking to adopt immigration enforcement policies to assist President Donald ...
VIDEO: Tennessee troopers carry women out of hearing as lawmakers debate immigration
The House Immigration Committee meeting at the State Capitol came to a dramatic halt after three women were forcibly removed ...
White House offers buyouts to federal workers. Here's how many are in Tennessee
Tennessee is home to nearly 97,000 federal civilian workers as of 2023, according to Congressional Research Service. The ...