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.

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

After the collapse of his statewide private school tuition grant proposal last year, Gov. Bill Lee is back with a similar plan to try to convince lawmakers that Tennessee students need another taxpayer-funded alternative to traditional public schools.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will call for a special legislative session Jan. 27 to address Hurricane Helene relief, his school choice bill and public safety/immigration

A coalition of Utah Republicans has filed legislation invoking a 19th century mining law to block the Bureau of Land Management from implementing a series of travel management plans in the state that critics say emphasizes conservation over public access.

Lee and first lady Maria Lee also joined a bipartisan group of governors to attend the Washington, D.C. funeral of former President Jimmy Carter on Thursday. He also attended an 80th birthday celebration at the state Capitol on Tuesday for Tennessee Comptroller Emeritus Justin Wilson.

Rep. William Lamberth (R-Portland) and Sen. Jack Johnson (R-Franklin) introduced the Education Freedom Act of 2025.

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

Two U.S. states still honor Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on the federal holiday set aside for Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Will that change?

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