Stockard on the Stump: Gubernatorial candidate would “suspend” private-school vouchers

Stockard on the Stump: Gubernatorial candidate would “suspend” private-school vouchers

Rep. Monty Fritts, a Kingston Republican and candidate for Tennessee governor in 2026. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) Photograph by John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout ©2025Two Tennessee Republican gubernatorial candidates are pushing to expand the state’s private-school voucher program, but a third candidate says he would “suspend” the so-called scholarships, calling it “fiscally irresponsible.” State Rep. Monty Fritts of Kingston told …