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State lawmaker pulls a bill to help dependent children of Tennessee veterans attend college because of belt tightening

Tennessee’s tighter budget has claimed its first education related legislative victim of the session. Monday night Representative Jay Reedy, R-Erin,.

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Lawmakers will return to Nashville when the capitol thaws. New education bills will await them.

One week into this year’s legislative session, winter weather put the Tennessee General Assembly on hold. That delay prevented lawmakers.

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Tennessee House adopts rules to limit debate and punish members for speaking out of order

The Tennessee House of Representatives formally adopted new rules for this year’s legislative session Wednesday that limit debate time and.

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New policy limits public presence in the Tennessee House chamber

Tennessee State House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, unveiled a new policy on the first day of the new legislative session.

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Williamson County Representative takes district debate on banning pride flags to the state

A heated debate at recent Williamson County School Board meetings will be moving to the Tennessee General Assembly next year..

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What’s changing this year with school safety? The Tennessee Comptroller releases a rundown.

School safety has been among the most talked about education topics this year in Tennessee following the tragic shooting at.

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Parents of Covenant School Shooting survivors speak out against a proposed school gun bill

The House Civil Justice Committee proved to be nearly as eventful on Wednesday as its subcommittee the day before. Representative.

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Formerly expelled lawmakers reappointed to their subcommittees for special session

Formerly expelled Representatives Justin Jones, D-Nashville, and Justin J. Pearson, D-Memphis, will serve on multiple House committees during the special.

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Tumultuous legislative session brings passage of teacher pay raises, tweaks to Third-Grade Retention, and a possible special session

The Tennessee General Assembly adjourned Friday following a tumultuous legislative session that included the expulsion and return of two members,.

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House passes changes to Tennessee’s Third-Grade Retention Law. Compromise legislation now heads to the Governor

Debate over one of the biggest issues for education in Tennessee is over for the year. Thursday morning House members.

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