The Tri-Star State
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The Tri-Star State: How The GOP Got Behind Expanding Medicaid For One Small But Desperate Group
There's a very real possibility that the Tennessee legislature will vote to expand Medicaid this year, though not to cover the working poor. Rather, this expansion is meant to rescue middle-class and upper-income families from financial ruin, as they care for children with severe disabilities.
The Tri-Star State: Bill Lee Faces Steep Learning Curve As New Governor
Gov. Bill Lee was the only candidate last year with no previous political experience. He touted his outsider status and business background as an advantage, promising to bring new perspectives to the office. But some recent hiccups point to how hard it can be going from running a business to a running a state.
The Tri-Star State: Tennessee Is One Step Closer To A School Voucher Program
The Tennessee Education Savings Account. That’s the name of the school voucher program proposed by Gov. Bill Lee during his first State of the State address.
The Tri-Star State: How The Battle Over Nathan Bedford Forrest’s Bust At The Capitol Is Evolving
Last week the conflict over Confederate monuments came back to a boil at the Tennessee State Capitol. Protestors demanding removal of a bust honoring Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest clashed in the halls with Republican leadership.
The Tri-Star State: Why Is House Speaker Glen Casada Standing By David Byrd?
CNN isn’t usually interested in the minutiae of state politics. But comments from Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada about Rep. David Byrd have brought the network and other national outlets to the state Capitol.
The Tri-Star State: Tennessee Democrats Hopeful Gov. Lee Will Support Some Medicaid Expansion
Contrary to Democrats, Republicans in the Tennessee General Assembly have resisted for years the idea of expanding the state's Medicaid program, also known as TennCare. They repeatedly blocked Gov. Bill Haslam's efforts to expand coverage.
The Tri-Star State: Medical Marijuana Takes Center Stage In Tennessee General Assembly
Marijuana is, once again, taking center stage in the Tennessee legislature. Republicans have filed bills this year that would allow for medical marijuana. And Democrats have introduced measures that could decriminalize it all together.