Congress Passes CARES Act; Governor Lee Issues “Safer-at-Home” Order
Last week, Congress presented and passed the third COVID-19 relief package. The $2 trillion historic Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act will provide economic relief for millions of Americans in a number of capacities including small businesses, health care, education, among others. Projections estimate Tennessee could receive approximately $3 billion of those … Continued
Legislation Requiring Students to Pass Civics Test Taken Office Notice in House
A bill was taken “off-notice” this week that would have required college students to pass a United States civics test prior to receiving an associate or baccalaureate’s degree. The test would have been the same as the one administered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to individuals seeking citizenship. The measure was sponsored … Continued