Vivian Jones is a State Government and Politics Reporter at The Tennessean. She covers a range of topics including Tennessee politics, government legislation, and social issues, with a particular focus on the GOP and Nashville's political landscape. Vivian's investigative work has been featured in numerous publications, including USA TODAY and The Commercial Appeal.
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By: Vivian Jones
Nashville Tennessean As lawmakers gear up to tackle whether to expand private school vouchers statewide, Gov.
Since 2019, the state has collected $31.5 million in Social Security benefits for children in state custody, according to the agency. The benefits – $6 million this year – account for less than 1% of the agency's $1.2 billion budget.
By: Vivian Jones
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and a bipartisan group of governors are urging action to allow adoptions already in process to continue.
By: Vivian Jones
More than two years have passed since Tennessee's abortion ban went into effect following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn its landmark Roe v. Wade ruling. As the legislature convenes again in January, what new proposals are coming around women's reproductive care?
By: Vivian Jones
Nashville Tennessean After a preliminary review, an independent federal agency has recommended the U.S. House Ethics Committee conduct a full investigation into U.S.
By: Melissa Brown, Vivian Jones
Show Caption Key voices are beginning to emerge as Tennessee lawmakers prepare to return for the 2025 legislative session where school
By: Vivian Jones
Nashville Tennessean President-elect Donald Trump has named former Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn to serve as Deputy Secretary
By: Melissa Brown, Vivian Jones
Tennessee Republicans aiming to push through nearly $1 billion in legislation in just a matter of days may get their wish, as Gov. Bill Lee's signature voucher legislation and accompanying bills sailed through the first full day of committees with few hiccups.
By: Vivian Jones
Tennessee loses 10 acres of farmland every hour. As farmers face unpredictable weather, markets and pressure to sell their land, Gov. Bill Lee again will push for preservation.
By: Vivian Jones, Melissa Brown
Senate Republicans on Wednesday passed an immigration enforcement bill that establishes a central immigration enforcement office and adopted new driver's licenses differentiating legal resident immigrants from U.S. citizens.
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