Article from The Tennessean … Standardized test scores for students using Tennessee’s school vouchers have improved but continue to lag behind their peers statewide, according to data released by the state last week.The state offers taxpayer-funded vouchers to help low-income families opt out of public schools and pay for private and parochial schools in Davidson, […]
Hosted by SOCM (Statewide Organizing for Community eMpowerment), this rally is part of a nonpartisan statewide movement to reject Governor Bill Lee’s voucher program and demand full funding for our public schools. Join us at Market Square in Knoxville for an East Tennessee rally and call to action in support of public education. The […]
Happy New Year! The Roane County Democratic Party Monthly Meeting is this Thursday January 9, 2025. Time: 6:15 Food and Drink, Bring something to share. 7:00 Meeting time. Place: The Greenwood School 726 Greenwood Street, Kingston Program: School Voucher Issues […]
Expanding state oversight over federal grants and local laws, preparing for an end of the U.S. Department of Education and expanding opportunities for child care providers are top priorities for Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton as lawmakers return to the state Capitol. The 2025 legislative session will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 12 p.m. […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A recent release from the U.S. House Ethics Committee points to a worsening legal situation for Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles, who now faces a congressional investigation into a $320,000 campaign contribution that he appears to have completely fabricated. NewsChannel 5 Investigates first exposed that discrepancy more than a year ago. The […]
Early voting in Tennessee starts on Wednesday 10/16/2024. See the link below for early voting locations. Vote early! Roane County Early Voting Site(s) […]
by Capital and Main Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who has just been tapped as Kamala Harris’ running mate, has quietly become one of the country’s most aggressive advocates for taking action on climate change. Under his leadership, Minnesota has adopted some of the most ambitious climate policies in the nation — including a law he […]
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Tennessee Democrats! We have a Vice Presidential nominee! Please find some talking points below on our new VP nominee that were distributed to us from the DNC and Harris/Walz campaign. Talking Points: Governor Walz is a champion for America’s working families. A former football coach who took his team to the state championship for the […]
ROANE COUNTY DEMOCRATS LABOR DAY PICNIC SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 ROANE COUNTY PARK, PAVILLION 2 11:30-1:30 COME JOIN YOUR FELLOW DEMOCRATS Tee shirts available at the picnic for $10 donation […]
from DailyKos and the Tennesseean Tennessee’s Democratic delegates vote to endorse VP Kamala Harris for president Tennessee Democratic National Convention delegates are ready to throw their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris as their new presidential nominee after President Joe Biden announced Sunday he would drop his reelection campaign. On a Sunday afternoon call, the […]
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