Gov. Bill Lee calls for a special session in TN to address school choice, hurricane relief, and immigration enforcement.

The special session would allow lawmakers to focus on the topics in a more dedicated way. The special session would begin Jan. 27.

The first topic in the proclamation would create a universal school voucher program, allowing families to use public dollars for private school costs.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced that he will call a special session to implement President-elect Trump's immigration agenda and a school choice bill.

Lee’s proposal would reallocate 80% of the revenue from sports betting to a dedicated fund for K-12 public school facilities and maintenance.

Governor Bill Lee released his official proclamation announcing the proposals he'll focus on in his upcoming special session.

Flags over the State Capitol and all state buildings will be flown at full-staff on Inauguration Day before returning to half-staff to continue to mourn Jimmy Carter's death.

Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher bill has the backing of top GOP lawmakers, but it’s also generating many of the same concerns that contributed to the demise of a similar 2024 bill.

The vote was 4-1 with new member Mary Crank voting against the resolution opposing school vouchers. She had wanted the vote postponed.

Governor Lee's school voucher plan promises to reshape public and private school education in Tennessee.

The first topic in the proclamation would create a universal school voucher program, allowing families to use public dollars for private school costs.