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🇺🇸 This Labor Day, Please Join the Roane County Democrats in Championing American Workers! 🇺🇸
The Roane County Democrats' Labor Day Picnic is happening soon! We will have barbecue, music, and more to celebrate the Democratic dedication to the everyday workers who make this nation great! Please join us! WHAT: Barbecue, music, speakers, and camaraderie — it's a picnic! WHY: To honor and support American workers! WHEN: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, 1 September 2025 (Labor Day) WHERE: Roane County Park — Pavilion #2 3515 Roane State Hwy, Harriman 37748 SPEAKERS: Anne Backus, Oak Ridge branch of...
Our Condolences on the Shocking Loss of Clarence Glenn Gabriel — Local Leader, Model Citizen, and Cherished Friend
It is with stinging shock and profound sadness that Roane County Democrats offer our condolences to the family of Clarence Glenn Gabriel. The loss of his powerful voice will be felt throughout the Roane County community. We feel privileged that our organization benefited so long from his insight, his passion, and his work — and we wish peace to the countless family members, friends, and broad local community members who mourn him. Please read his full obituary here: Obituary of...
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Tennessee school vouchers: Despite test score gains, recipients trail public school peers [The Tennessean]
Article from The Tennessean ... Standardized test scores for students using Tennessee's school vouchers have improved but continue to lag behind their peers statewide, according to data released by the state last week.The state offers taxpayer-funded vouchers to help low-income families opt out of public schools and pay for private and parochial schools in Davidson, Hamilton and Shelby counties. The program was instituted in the 2022-23 school year for Davidson and Shelby counties after a...
🛑 STOP the Voucher Scam! 🛑
Hosted by SOCM (Statewide Organizing for Community eMpowerment), this rally is part of a nonpartisan statewide movement to reject Governor Bill Lee’s voucher program and demand full funding for our public schools. Join us at Market Square in Knoxville for an East Tennessee rally and call to action in support of public education. The Anderson County Democratic Party is organizing a carpool to the event. Meet us at the ACDP Headquarters (14 Kentucky Ave, Oak Ridge) at 1:00 PM to ride...
January Meeting
Happy New Year! The Roane County Democratic Party Monthly Meeting is this Thursday January 9, 2025. Time: 6:15 Food and Drink, Bring something to share. 7:00 Meeting time. Place: The Greenwood School 726 Greenwood Street, Kingston Program: School Voucher Issues
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton outlines his top priorities as lawmakers return
Expanding state oversight over federal grants and local laws, preparing for an end of the U.S. Department of Education and expanding opportunities for child care providers are top priorities for Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton as lawmakers return to the state Capitol. The 2025 legislative session will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 12 p.m. CT. Before he gavels in the legislative session next week, Sexton. R-Crossville, sat down with The Tennessean to discuss his plans for this year....