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Why Did the School Board Fire Feagins?
David Waters, Institute for Public Service Reporting Memphis
The public still doesn't know for sure.
THCA Products to Remain on Shelves Until Summer
Anita Wadhwani, Tennessee Lookout
Hemp products like smokeable flowers are set for trial here in June.
School Voucher Bill Poised for Passage as Special Session Set to Wrap
Marta W. Aldrich, Chalkbeat Tennessee
About 80 percent of Arkansas vouchers went to kids already in private school.
Voucher Bill Glides Through House, Senate Committees
Sam Stockard, Tennessee Lookout
State financial experts say public schools could lose $45M, GOP says "not one red cent."
Tennessee Students Buck Grim National Trends On Nation’s Report Card
Erica Meltzer and Marta W. Aldrich, Chalkbeat
MSCS opted out of the program on what one lawmaker called a "leadership breakdown."
New System Replaces Controversial TN House Voice Votes
Deborah Fisher, executive director of the Tennessee Coalition on Open Government
Votes weren't recorded and no one really knew who voted how.
MPD to Run Oversight Program “It Never Liked,” Critics Fear What’s Next
Micaela Watts,The Institute for Public Service Reporting Memphis
“They’re only going to see what the city wants to give them."
Gov. Lee Wants Immigration Enforcement Bureau
Sam Stockard, Tennessee Lookout
"The state’s attempt to do the federal government’s bidding sets a dangerous precedent."
Feagins Fired From MSCS in Tense, Chaotic Meeting
Alejandra Machín and Eric Gorski, Chalkbeat Tennessee
The board may have to pay Feagins $487,500 in severance.
Safety Net Advocates Bracing for Big Cuts in Medicaid, Food Stamps
David Waters, Institute for Public Service Reporting Memphis
Thousands kept in poverty as state leaders reject, misspend, or not spend federal funds.