UT President to Deliver Budget Presentation to Senate Education Next Week
President Dr. Joe DiPietro will deliver UT’s budget presentation next Wednesday, March 7, at 2:30 PM CT.
UT Board of Trustees Bill Passes House Subcommittee
The Haslam Administration’s UT FOCUS Act, which would restructure the UT Board of Trustees in an effort to operate more efficiently, took center stage this week in the House Education Administration & Planning Subcommittee. The legislation is supported by the University of Tennessee and ultimately passed the Subcommittee unanimously and unchanged. Debate is expected to … Continued
UT Office of Government Relations and Advocacy Seeks Public Policy Intern
The University of Tennessee Office of Government Relations & Advocacy is seeking a dynamic legislative/public policy intern for the 2018 spring semester. This is an opportunity for a graduate or undergraduate student with an interest in the intersection of higher education policy and politics to gain unique experience in both federal and state government relations … Continued
House Passes Campus Free Speech Act, Puts Tennessee First in Nation To Protect Academic Freedom in State Law
On Monday, the House of Representatives passed the Campus Free Speech Protection Act, sponsored by Rep. Eddie Smith (R-Knoxville). The Senate previously passed the companion bill, sponsored by Sen. Doug Overbey (R-Maryville) several weeks ago. The measure has been transmitted to the Governor for his signature. The bill is said to be the first of … Continued
Lawmakers Return to Nashville for 110th General Assembly
Lawmakers convened on Capitol Hill this week for the start of the 110th General Assembly, where the first orders of business were electing the House and Senate Speakers. House Speaker Beth Harwell (R-Nashville) unanimously won reelection and long serving Senator Randy McNally (R-Oak Ridge) was sworn in as the state’s next Lieutenant Governor and Speaker … Continued
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