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Tennessee GOP gubernatorial hopefuls split on private-school vouchers
Tennessee's top Republican gubernatorial candidates differ on expanding private-school voucher programs. State Rep. Monty Fritts opposes expansion, citing constitutional concerns, while U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn supports it and Rep. John Rose emphasizes transparency. The state currently invests $310 million in voucher programs serving 40,000 students.
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