Senate fails to pass bill to ban pride flags in the classroom
A controversial bill that would ban pride flags in Tennessee classrooms failed to receive the necessary 17 votes needed to.
Tennessee General Assembly passes legislation to allow teachers to carry guns in school
The Tennessee House chamber once again turned into chaos Tuesday following debate on legislation involving guns. House members voted 68-28.
- by Reana Gibson
- April 24, 2024
Bipartisan vote leads to passage of legislation to reduce the number of fourth-graders held back under new reading requirements
In an rare move of bipartisanship, the State Senate sent legislation to Governor Lee’s desk Wednesday that should ease some.
- by Reana Gibson
- April 17, 2024
Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds’ qualifications come under fire again during debate on the House floor
House Democrats continued their push for the removal of Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds Tuesday during a discussion.
- by Reana Gibson
- April 17, 2024
Senate passes legislation to arm teachers following heated debate and clearing of spectators
The Tennessee State Senate passed a bill allowing teachers to be armed in the classroom following a chaotic discussion that.
- by Reana Gibson
- April 10, 2024
House Republicans go back on compromise and advance bill to vacate the full TSU Board of Trustees
All ten members of the Tennessee State University (TSU) Board of Trustees may not continue serving the university in that.
- by Reana Gibson
- March 28, 2024
Classroom pride flag ban passes State House
A much talked about bill that would ban the display of pride flags in Tennessee public schools passed the full.
- by Reana Gibson
- February 27, 2024
Students would learn firearm safety at school under a bill that’s advancing in the House
Proposed legislation that requires firearm safety to be taught in schools advanced from the House Education Instruction Committee Tuesday morning..
- by Reana Gibson
- February 20, 2024
Controversial pride flag ban bill advances in the House
Representative Gino Bulso’s, R-Brentwood, bill that would prohibit pride flags in classrooms advanced from a House Subcommittee Tuesday, but not.
- by Reana Gibson
- February 7, 2024
Representative Lamberth brings back a bill he says could save children’s lives
Representative William Lamberth’s, R-Portland, is hoping the second time is the charm for legislation designed to help improve school safety.
- by Reana Gibson
- January 24, 2024