Conaway: The governor’s wallet opens Jan. 27
Dan Conaway
Dan Conaway was a freelance columnist with The Daily Memphian from 2018 to 2025.
The following is based on the agenda for the upcoming special session of the Tennessee General Assembly to address school vouchers.
PUBLIC NOTICE FROM GOV. BILL LEE: I’M BUYING KIDS, SEVEN GRAND EACH
This is your governor speaking, and it’s voucher time. Every kid rings the school bell for cash.
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