The National Rifle Association has issued a guns survey to candidates running for election to the Tennessee General Assembly. Not surprisingly, included in the survey are questions surrounding the guns-in-parking-lots legislation. One of those questions bluntly asks, “As a legislator, would you follow the demands of party leadership even if they run contrary to the … Continued
UT Advocacy headed to the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce Legislative BBQ tonight to visit with UT supporters and legislators from the northeastern part of the state. At the event, legislators from the region gave an update on their accomplishments from session. Sen. Mike Faulk (R- Church Hill) addressed the guns-in-parking-lots issue that both the Chamber … Continued
During his visit to Chattanooga for the Southern Growth Policies Board today, Governor Bill Haslam visited the University of Tennessee Chattanooga campus where he met with members of UTC’s administration and faculty. The visit preempts a series of statewide discussions regarding higher education reform in Tennessee. As recently as last week at the Board of … Continued
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will meet in Knoxville tomorrow, June 20 through Thursday, June 21. A number of issues are on the agenda, including the President’s report, the FY2013 Operating Budget, student tuition and fees, and the system strategic plan. The full Board’s meeting, beginning at 1:30 p.m. EDT on Thursday, is … Continued
Based on recent reports, higher education will be a primary focus for Governor Haslam in future months. Specific details are yet to surface on what exactly the Governor will choose to include in his next legislative package. However, Haslam is quoted by the Memphis Commercial Appeal, saying that he is “probably going to focus on … Continued
