Monday morning on The Tennessee Star Report, host Leahy welcomed State Representative (R-TN-57) Susan Lynn in studio to announce her decision on whether to run in Tennessee’s Fifth Congressional District race and to comment on the status of several bills currently in the General Assembly.
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State Senator Jon Lundberg Clarifies the Changes to Basic Education Funding in Tennessee
Wednesday morning on The Tennessee Star Report, host Leahy welcomed Tennessee State Senator Jon Lundberg to the newsmaker line to clarify what the BEP funding does and how it correlates with LEAs.
Read the full storyState Rep. Chris Todd and Upcoming Agenda, Residency Bill, and BEP Formula Funding
Monday morning on The Tennessee Star Report, host Leahy welcomed State Representative Chris Todd of Jackson, Tennessee to the newsmaker line to discuss his objectives this session, his stance on the residency bill, and the BEP funding formula.
Read the full storyTennessee House Majority Whip Johnny Garrett Weighs In on the Titans Stadium Funding Rumors and the Basic Education Plan Formula Updates
Tuesday morning on The Tennessee Star Report, host Leahy welcomed Majority Whip Johnny Garrett to on the newsmaker line to comment upon Titans stadium funding and the Basic Education Program formula changes.
Read the full storyGovernor Bill Lee Joins The Dan Mandis Show to Talk About Re-Working the Basic Education Program and Holding Schools Accountable
Live from Nashville, Tennessee, Friday morning on The Dan Mandis Show – weekdays on Supertalk 99.7 WTN – weekdays 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.– host Mandis welcomed Tennessee Governor Bill Lee to discuss how he will reformulate the Basic Education Program from the ground up and hold underperforming schools accountable. Mandis: Governor Bill Lee joining us. And always appreciate having you on the radio program, sir. There’s been a lot of discussions going on Capitol Hill over the last few weeks about how we’re going to fund the schools. Now, Governor, you have said that you want the funding to follow the kids no matter where they go. During your State of the State speech, you said this: (Bill Lee clip plays) I am proposing an innovative approach that sets aside dollars for each student based on their individual needs. And these dollars will be used in whatever public school they attend. This is not just hundreds of millions of dollars on the line. This is our kids and their lives. So, Governor, a lot of folks said hallelujah. And for the last many weeks, we have been waiting, including folks in the state legislature, eagerly awaiting your proposal.…
Read the full storyCounty Mayor Chad Graham Discusses Education and the Future of Bedford County
Tuesday morning on The Tennessee Star Report, host Leahy welcomed the Mayor of Bedford County, Chad Graham to the newsmakers line to talk about his background, goals, and middle-class growth.
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