Bill Lee

Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll, who sought redemption from criminal past

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Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll, who sought redemption from criminal past

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s governor pardoned country star Jelly Roll on Thursday for his criminal past in the state, acknowledging the Nashville native’s long road back from drugs and prison through soul-searching, songwriting and second-chance advocacy. The rapper-turned-singer whose legal name is Jason Deford has been talking about his redemption arc for years in … Read more

Lee wants to end the income limit for Education Savings Accounts

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Lee wants to end the income limit for Education Savings Accounts

Since proposing them in 2019, Gov. Bill Lee has consistently described the Tennessee Education Savings Accounts school voucher program as an empowerment tool for low-income families. But now, Lee supports removing the income cap that would keep his three-county ESA program aimed at low- and middle-income families. This year, the income limit for ESAs limits … Read more