Williamson Herald: Boots & Jeans, BBQ & Beans event rallies support for state and national Republican candidates

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On Sunday, Oct. 20, Tennessee State Sen. Jack Johnson hosted his 18th annual Boots & Jeans, BBQ & Beans event with special guests U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Gov. Bill Lee. With early voting already begun and Election Day just around the corner, Johnson took the opportunity to raise support for his colleagues running in state and national elections.  “We are … Read More

News Channel 5: State lawmakers renew the push for school vouchers. Here is what is in the proposal.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Just one day after the election, Tennessee legislators filed new language to bring back another school voucher proposal for students statewide. House Majority Leader William Lamberth and Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson introduced the legislation dubbed the Education Freedom Act of 2025. During the last legislative session, neither chamber could reach a compromise. However, $144 million … Read More

News Channel 5: Lawmakers are already waging their opinions about new school voucher legislation

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The session won’t start until 2025, but Tennessee lawmakers are already expressing their platitudes for a new piece of legislation that would bring school vouchers statewide. Gov. Bill Lee spoke on the issue Wednesday afternoon in a press conference, where he said he wanted this voucher package to represent both school choice and public schools. “I … Read More

Tennessee Star: Tennessee AG Skrmetti ‘Looks Forward’ to Defending State Law Banning Transgender Surgery for Minors in the Supreme Court

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The U.S. Supreme Court announced it will hear arguments and rule on whether a Tennessee law that bans “gender-affirming care” on minors – including puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and sex-change surgeries – violates the Constitution. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed SB1/HB1 titled, ‘The Protecting Children from Gender Mutilation Act’ into law in March 2023, forbidding healthcare providers from performing or administering to … Read More