Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam says he plans no major changes to the state's public higher education system next legislative session. Haslam also says he has yet to decide if he will push for a bill to create a school vouchers program in Tennessee. A law Haslam signed earlier this year gave him direct control over the appointment of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. The governor says while he may propose some tweaks to lottery scholarships, he’ll stay away from legislation on the state’s colleges and universities’ governance. Haslam says he is still evaluating recommendations on school vouchers.
Shelly Baskin works in MSU's Office of Regional Outreach and is a graduate student in Occupational Safety and Health. A roustabout from Memphis, Tennessee, Shelly first found his way into WKMS through the newsroom back in 2011 through luck, charm and force of will. Though he left news for another position, he still enjoys working on independent radio projects and volunteering for the station. He’s an avid disc golfer and occasional real golfer and is terrible at both. A lover of all things musical, Shelly is always ready to hear something new and unique.
