We need to make sure we are paying our teachers competitive salaries. He said he would oppose any cuts in K-12 or higher education. Duren Cheek covers state government for The Tennessean . As for funding, we will just have to look at it. I don't see that happening.
Higher education is extremely important.
I think the entire system needs to be adequately funded. On the other hand, if people are truly poor or disabled and down and out, then the TennCare program needs to be there as part of the state safety net. Associated Press content is Copyrighted by The Associated Press.