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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Feb 26, 2021

NewsChannel 5 reports that FBI agents investigating members of the Tennessee legislature may be looking at allegations of bribery by those attempting to pass Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher bill last April. The station reports that former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada has told associates that the FBI asked him questions about how he helped pass the legislation. Livingston Democrat John Mark Windle has told NewsChannel 5 Investigates that Casada offered him the prospect of a lucrative National Guard promotion in exchange for his vote. Windle said he rejected the offer, insisting his vote was "not for sale." Casada has denied offering bribes to anyone.