Conservative challenger Ray Jeter outraises Rep. Scott Cepicky with Maury County contributions
Representative Scott Cepicky, R-Culleoka, has won three elections for House district 64 by comfortable margins, but this week’s campaign filings.
Rep. Sam McKenzie claims to be a champion of public schools despite opposing historic increases in funding
Monday morning Representative Sam McKenzie, D-Knoxville, took to social media to attack his August primary opponent Dr. Dasha Lundy, and.
- by Tennessee Firefly Staff
- June 26, 2024
House candidate Brian Beathard campaigns on myth that Williamson County is receiving less money for schools from the state
Last Thursday Republican State House District 65 candidate Brian Beathard took to his Facebook page to attack what may be.
- by Sky Arnold
- May 31, 2024
Tennessee lawmakers support proposed change that prioritizes funding CTE programs that lead to high paying jobs
The TDOE is looking to update how it reviews and classifies CTE programs in the state to determine that they.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- May 23, 2024
School districts could receive $215 more per student under new TISA funding plan
The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) is proposing sending school districts across the state an extra $215 per student next.
- by Sky Arnold
- March 26, 2024
Legislator Profile: Senator Shane Reeves is focused on improving Tennessee’s environment for education and supporting its teachers
State Senator Shane Reeves (R-Rutherford County) can trace his family’s history in Rutherford County all the way back to 1780..
- by Sky Arnold
- June 5, 2023
Legislator Profile: Senator Bill Powers strives to bring common sense principles to education
State Senator Bill Powers (R-Clarksville) took an unconventional path to politics and the Tennessee General Assembly where he's the Vice-Chairperson.
- by Sky Arnold
- May 30, 2023
Legislator Profile: Representative Tim Hicks brings a different perspective to champion struggling students
Representative Tim Hicks took a different path than most to the state capitol in Nashville. The Washington County Republican lawmaker.
- by Sky Arnold
- April 14, 2023
Governor Lee touts investments in education to business leaders
Governor Bill Lee told Middle Tennessee’s business leaders his proposed investments in education are needed to keep Tennessee moving forward..
- by Sky Arnold
- March 24, 2023
Legislator Profile: Senator Raumesh Akbari finds common ground to improve education
Senator Raumesh Akbari admits it’s not easy getting legislation passed as a Democrat in the Republican supermajority in the Tennessee.
- by Sky Arnold
- March 9, 2023