Legislative Session Wraps with Late Drama, Key Reforms, Historic Investments
One unresolved question was whether lawmakers might further expand the number of families who can use tax dollars for private school expenses.
Charlie Kirk Act Moves Past House Education Committee After Stern Discussions
The debate on the bill moved into a tense discussion about the Civil Rights Act and DEI.
Charlie Kirk Act Close to Becoming State Law
The bill would require all public colleges and universities to adopt policies on freedom of expression and on each institution’s role in political and social action.
Charlie Kirk Heritage Act Moves Closer to Passage
The bill was passed after testimony from Lakie Derrick, who started the Turning Point USA chapter at East Tennessee State University and represented Club America at the meeting.
Reaction to the Assassination of Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Leads to Controversy at Two Tennessee Universities
Hours after the shooting, comments on X from a now-former employee at Middle Tennessee State University led to condemnation from lawmakers and university leadership.