The Signal · Issue #27
Former Senator Lamar Alexander Says Tennessee Needs More Political Competition
Good morning.
Former U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander spoke to Nashville business and community leaders last week about the state of politics in Tennessee. Alexander also weighed in on efforts to move more authority over education to the states.
This week's issue also looks at how state leaders are working to directly target higher education dollars to support good-paying, in-demand jobs. Also, don't miss our report on work in Hamilton County to launch a student-driven immersive history experience.
The Lead
Former Senator Lamar Alexander Says Tennessee Needs More Political Competition
By Sky Arnold
Alexander told Nashville leaders that the state made key progress under a two-party system. He also weighed in on work to return power over education to the states.
Read the full story →Also in this issue
Proposal to Directly Target Higher Education Funding Moves Closer to Approval
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission will vote next month on changes designed to promote good-paying, in-demand jobs.
Jacob Holley
Hamilton County Launches New Student-Driven History Experience
The project will be an immersive storytelling of Chattanooga's rich history.
Zoe Kuhn
That's all for this week. Look for the latest episode of our On the Fly podcast on Thursday, where we take a look at one lawmaker's efforts to support student well-being. Thanks for reading.
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