Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced that he will call a special session to implement President-elect Trump's immigration agenda and a school choice bill.

Republican Gov. Bill Lee is doubling down on his efforts to enact universal school vouchers throughout Tennessee.

The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday sued the board of commissioners in Fayette County, Tennessee over its redistricting plan.

Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn has received the endorsement of one state leader should she decide to make a run for governor.K

Members of the General Assembly also re-elected Jason Mumpower and David Lillard Jr. in their respective roles.

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RIGHT TO PETITION - Under the bill, recall elections could be triggered for mayors, clerks, school board members and more. If it passes, there would be a path to file recall petitions for elected leaders like the school board and county clerks.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has been making calls and telling people she is likely to make a bid for governor, D.C. and Tennessee sources tell Axios. Why it matters: Blackburn would be a formidable contender in the 2026 gubernatorial race. She would be running to be the first female governor in the state's history.

A new bill filed Tuesday would require election commissions and the Tennessee Secretary of State to team up to ensure those registering to vote are eligible to participate.

Rep. Sam McKenzie, a Democrat who represents downtown Knoxville and neighborhoods to the east and south, was supportive of the new election system favored in Davis' legislation. He thought the old system allowed white voters to veto a Black candidate's nomination.

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The 114th General Assembly gaveled in at the Tennessee state Capitol Tuesday for a legislative session expected to largely focus on education issues as Gov. Bill Lee seeks to push through a private school voucher proposal.