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How Tennessee could be the 'first mover' in a US nuclear revival with $92.6M from Gov. Lee


Published on 2025-02-13 05:02:19 - Yahoo
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  • The proposed state budget includes $50 million for small modular reactors in Tennessee built "like they're the Model T Ford."

The article from Yahoo News discusses Tennessee's potential to become the first state in the U.S. to offer universal school vouchers, a policy that would allow all students, regardless of income, to use public funds to attend private schools. This initiative, championed by Governor Bill Lee, aims to expand educational choice but has sparked significant debate. Proponents argue that it provides parents with more educational options and could improve education through competition. Critics, however, express concerns about the diversion of funds from public schools, potential lack of accountability for private schools, and the possibility that this could exacerbate educational inequalities. The proposal has passed the Tennessee Senate and is moving through the House, with discussions focusing on the implications for public education funding, the quality of education, and the socio-economic impacts on different communities.

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