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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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Democracy New Tennessee law could lead to voter confusion at the polls By DANIELLE SMITH Tennessee News Service – 2/26/24

As municipal elections in Tennessee fast approach, groups are making an urgent push for more voter education – especially in the Nashville metro area. More than 4.5 million Tennessee voters ...

Democracy Report: Tennessee voting-rights restoration process ‘overly complicated’ By DANIELLE SMITH Tennessee News Service – 2/19/24

In Tennessee, almost a half million people won’t be able to vote in any upcoming elections because of a past felony conviction, and one organization says the state’s process to restore ...

Economy State of Child report: One in five children younger than five lives in poverty By DANIELLE SMITH Tennessee News Service – 1/23/24

Tennessee’s “State of the Child” 2023 report shows some progress, but also highlights ongoing areas of concern. From the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, the report ...

Environment Report: PFAS chemicals contaminate Tennessee rivers, lakes By DANIELLE SMITH Tennessee News Service – 1/17/24

The latest research reveals alarming levels of contamination in northeastern Tennessee waterways, by the chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS. Many communities and ...

Democracy Republicans, Cameron Sexton adopts stricter procedural rules as Tennessee legislature convenes By Richard Eberwein – 1/09/24

The Republican-led Tennessee House Select Committee on Rules adopted new, stricter procedural regulations and rejected several others on Monday, a day before the state legislature’s first session of the new year.

Health care Report: Tennessee ranks 44th for health outcomes By DANIELLE SMITH Tennessee News Service – 12/27/23

A new report highlights what Tennessee could focus on to improve the health of its residents. The latest America’s Health Rankings report ranks Tennessee 44th among states for overall ...

Abortion Abortion bans in 18 states specifically rule out mental health exceptions, including suicidal ideation By Richard Eberwein – 12/18/23

According to a recent report from Roll Call, there are currently 18 state abortion bans in the United States that specifically prohibit mental health exceptions in the bills’s language.

Oklahoma Congress descends into playground finger-pointing, bullying By Richard Eberwein – 11/14/23

On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) reportedly participated in a pair of incidents akin to grade-school antics.

Democracy Democratic Tennessee state Rep. Gloria Johnson of the ‘Tennessee Three’ launches U.S. Senate campaign By Richard Eberwein – 9/05/23

Tennessee state Rep. Gloria Johnson (D-Knoxville) announced her intention to run for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.

Illinois Top 5 embarrassing Republican stories from August By Richard Eberwein – 8/31/23

A former gubernational nominee says he'll die for assault weapons, a presidential candidate wants Americans working longer and Tennessee's state legislature fails to pass any meaningful gun reform.

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