Gov. Bill Lee is calling a special legislative session focused on his latest effort to pass a statewide school voucher plan. Lee said the special session, which starts Jan. 27, will also include Hurricane Helene recovery efforts and "public safety measures related to illegal immigration.

Tennessee lawmakers are at odds after Governor Bill Lee called for a special session to push forward his school voucher bill.Democrats are outraged because the

Following months of speculation, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Wednesday that he will call the general assembly to convene on Jan. 27 for a special session to vote on his Education Freedom Act, to introduce a disaster relief legislative package and to address public safety relating to immigration,

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Wednesday that he will call for a special session with the Tennessee General Assembly on Monday, January 27.

On top of trying to pass the Education Freedom Act, the governor will introduce a disaster relief package for recovery needs following Hurricane Helene.

Gov. Bill Lee announced Wednesday that he'll call Tennessee lawmakers into a special session this month to take up his statewide school voucher proposal, as well as "public safety measures" to prepare for immigration policies under President-elect Donald Trump's administration.

Democrats say Gov. Bill Lee’s voucher plan isn’t the kind of priority that warrants a special legislative session.

The special session would allow lawmakers to focus on the topics in a more dedicated way. The special session would begin Jan. 27.

Gov. Bill Lee is calling a special session on educational vouchers, Hurricane Helene relief for East Tennessee and immigration.

Gov. Bill Lee will call a special session of the Tennessee General Assembly to address school vouchers and disaster relief, among other topics.