The session started this week! Our community has built a lot of momentum over the past few years, notching some important legislative wins (with a couple losses sprinkled in too, of course), and to me, it feels like that progress has only expanded the horizon for what we should be doing. So this year, we’ve got an ambitious slate of bills to offer up.
In early November, Governor Bill Lee called on heads of state departments and agencies to present to him their 2025-2026 budget requests and priorities. These hearings are held annually, and are influential in influencing the Governor’s budget proposal for the 2025 General Assembly Session. This article highlights the requests of several important departments.
2024 was an "implementation year" for the Tennessee Department of Education and General Assembly, but that doesn't mean that nothing changed in the education policy world. AND, in some cases, that nothing changed IS the story! Check out what policy issues to know for the coming 2024-2025 school year here!
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is turning 34 this year! Join us in celebrating #ADA34 and the hard work and advocacy of the disability community.
Carol Westlake, founder and executive director of the Tennessee Disability Coalition, on lessons learned in 35 years of disability advocacy in Tennessee.
