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Rep. Gino Bulso, R-Brentwood, stands on the House floor during a legislative session Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Tennessee legislature passes Charlie Kirk Act, which could force colleges to punish students for protests

Last week, the Tennessee General Assembly sent Senate Bill 1741 to Gov. Bill Lee’s (R) desk, legislation that would limit college students and faculty from on-campus protesting and their First Amendment rights.

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Child care Report: 20% of Tennessee children under five live in poverty By DANIELLE SMITH Tennessee News Service – 2/03/25

Tennessee’s “State of the Child” 2024 report shows some progress but also highlights ongoing concerns. The report from the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth examines ...

Economy Group prepares Tennessee for mass deportations amid economic concerns By DANIELLE SMITH Tennessee News Service – 1/29/25

Immigration and deportation are key topics in this week’s Tennessee legislative session, and a local nonprofit group is helping residents prepare for possible deportation. Nationwide, U.S. ...

Democracy Tennessee representative proposes path for a third Trump term By Richard Eberwein – 1/24/25

U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) has introduced a constitutional amendment to allow presidents to seek a third term in office, opening a narrow path for a third term for Donald Trump.

Ohio GOP legislators threatening to hold up disaster relief to California over policy By Richard Eberwein – 1/13/25

National Republicans are calling to hold up disaster relief to California unless the state changes policies they say contributed to the blaze.

Abortion Tennessee Republican floats $5 million fine for mailing abortion pills, calls it ‘reasonable’ By Richard Eberwein – 12/11/24

Tennessee state Rep. Gino Bulso (R-Brentwood) introduced a bill Monday that would implement a $5 million fine for individuals or groups who mail abortion pills into the state.

Politics Tennessee GOP dodges questions on caucus chair’s future after hit and run, DUI By Richard Eberwein – 12/11/24

After Tennessee state Sen. Ken Yager (R-Kingston) was arrested and charged with a DUI last week, the state party’s response has left questions unanswered regarding his future.

Education Project 2025’s education overhaul could have potential fallout for Tennessee schools By DANIELLE SMITH Tennessee News Service – 11/19/24

A Tennessee education advocacy group is voicing concerns about Project 2025, which aims to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and transfer control of education funding to states. In ...

Democracy Past felony convictions keep almost 400,000 in Tennessee from voting By DANIELLE SMITH Tennessee News Service – 10/23/24

Tens of thousands of Tennesseans with felony convictions are unable to vote in the Nov. 5 General Election. Research by The Sentencing Project shows more than 399,000 Tennesseans are among the 4 ...

Economy Tennessee rural counties show slight improvement in poverty rates By DANIELLE SMITH Tennessee News Service – 7/31/24

The latest report on the well-being of Tennessee’s children noted improvements in some areas and challenges in others. Statewide, child poverty rates decreased slightly, by one full ...

Abortion Tennessee governor signs bill to criminalize ‘abortion trafficking’ By Clare Olson – 5/30/24

On Tuesday, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) signed a bill that restricts adults from assisting minors in obtaining an abortion or receiving gender-affirming care without parental consent. The law will be enforced starting July 1.

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