Gov. Bill Lee surprised many when he inserted an “illegal immigration agenda” into his proclamation for a special legislative session that will focus primarily on a controversial private school voucher proposal and disaster relief for counties struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene.

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Tennessee Republicans plan to use the special legislative session beginning Monday to push new laws that complement President Trump's hard-line immigration policies. Why it matters: The special session allows lawmakers to fast-track approval for a sprawling Trump-inspired immigration bill introduced on Jan.

Lee's office on Wednesday released details of a new legislative proposal that will be considered in next week's special session.

A special session primarily developed around Gov. Bill Lee's signature education voucher proposal will now also include prominent immigration issues.

Gov. Bill Lee to give his seventh State of the State on February 10, outlining Tennessee's legislative agenda.

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

A push to expand Tennessee's controversial school voucher program will take center stage in a special legislative session.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and legislative Republican leaders plan to establish a new immigration enforcement division and fund a new grant program to train local law enforcement in immigration ...

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is calling on state lawmakers to establish a new immigration enforcement division and fund to incentivize local government to assist with "detention and removal" efforts ...

The Tennessee General Assembly will soon convene for a special legislative session, where the Education Freedom Act will be put to a vote. The legislature will also address hurricane relief funds and illegal immigration.

Tennessee General Assembly will consider a bill to expand school vouchers across the state. Lawmakers should reject it and invest in K-20 schools.