Paraeducators demand respect and higher pay from lawmakers [Video]

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) Northeast Tennessees lawmakers are back in the region after adjourning the 113th legislative session Thursday, touting their accomplishments in passing the $52 billion state budget as well as work on education and immigration policy. Sen. Jon Lundberg (R-Bristol) told News Channel 11 that the success is partly due to what []

Knox County Schools said the pay raises will cost $41 million and will mark the first time in decades that KCS will pay employees at market value.

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Transportation and education will be areas of focus under the Moore administration, according to 2024 budget proposals.