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Bill Lee · TennesseeTennessee Governor Bill Lee joined a coalition of 24 other governors in issuing a joint statement demanding that the Biden administration lift its pause on new liquified natural gas (LNG) export approvals.See the Story
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Joins Coalition of Governors in Demanding the Biden Administration Lift Pause on Liquified Natural Gas Exports - Tennessee Star
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Bill Lee · TennesseeAs Tennessee’s recent boom years fade with slower tax revenues, Gov. Bill Lee is forging ahead on some big-ticket items in his state budget proposal — among them, a dramatic expansion of taxpayer-funded vouchers to help kids attend private schools, a big tax break for businesses, and growth of state parks and natural areas.See the Story
Tennessee governor pitches school voucher expansion as state revenues stagnate
65% Center coverage: 14 sources
Bill Lee · NashvilleTrustees of Tennessee’s only publicly funded historically Black university were removed Thursday under legislation signed into law by Republican Gov. Bill Lee. Black lawmakers and community leaders said state leaders, a majority of whom are white, are unfairly targeting Tennessee State University.See the Story
Tennessee politicians strip historically Black university of its board
58% Center coverage: 12 sources
Bill Lee · TennesseeGovernor Bill Lee released a statement Monday announcing there is “not a pathway” for his universal school choice voucher bill this legislative session of the Tennessee General Assembly.See the Story
Governor Bill Lee Confirms 'No Pathway’ for School Choice Bill, Hints at Reviving Plan Next Legislative Session - Tennessee Star
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Bill Lee · NashvilleGovernor Bill Lee’s proposed school voucher bill is dead after the Tennessee House and Senate were unable to negotiate on certain stipulations.See the Story
Proposed school voucher bill dead after lawmakers were unable to negotiate certain stipulations
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Bill Lee · TennesseeTennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) signed a bill Wednesday allowing public officials to refuse to perform same-sex marriages. State lawmakers approved Tennessee House Bill 878 last week. The legislation states people “shall not be required to solemnize a marriage” if they refuse to doing so based on their “conscience or religious beliefs.”
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Tennessee governor signs bill allowing public officials to refuse to perform same-sex marriages
43% Right coverage: 7 sources
Bill Lee · NashvilleNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed a bill that would require law enforcement agencies to communicate with federal immigration authorities if they discover people are in the the country illegally, and would broadly mandate cooperation in the process of identifying, detaining and deporting them. The Republican signed the measure Thursday, and it takes effect July 1. While the bill’s proponents have argued that Tennessee law…See the Story
Tennessee governor signs bill requiring local officers to aid US immigration authorities
45% Center coverage: 9 sources
Bill Lee · TennesseeTennessee lawmakers gave final approval to legislation that would allow public officials to refuse to perform same-sex marriages, sending the controversial bill to the governor, who has not said whether he will sign it.
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Tenn. lawmakers OK bill allowing public officials to refuse to perform same-sex marriages
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