The Tennessee legislature recently took another step to aid the plight of homeless people seeking higher education. On February 5, Sens. Jeff Yarbro (D) and Rusty Crowe (R) sponsored SB 0763, a new bill written to guarantee that homeless students have access to a devoted resource on public college campuses in Tennessee: housing. After making… Continue reading Tennessee Legislature supports bill for homeless students
Category: Political Recaps
Meet the candidates
With mid-term elections coming up Nov. 6, here are things you need to know about Tennessee candidates for governor and U.S. Senate. Information about all of the candidates was pulled from www.tennessean.com. Governor Karl Dean- Democratic candidate Education: “We need to pay our teachers more by making education a priority in the budget every year. I’ve… Continue reading Meet the candidates
Political Recap 9/19/17 through 10/2/17
9/19 Rohingya Muslims leave Myanmar, seeking refuge from what the United Nations has called an “ethnic cleansing.” The government of Myanmar reports that roughly 400 people have been killed and about 175 villages have been destroyed. 9/20 In response to President Trump’s plan for a U.S./Mexico border wall, Attorney General Xavier Becerra helped the state of California… Continue reading Political Recap 9/19/17 through 10/2/17
Politicap 9/5/17- 9/18/17
9/5 Trump tweets that he will be allowing South Korea and Japan to increase the quantity of military equipment purchased from the U.S. government after the latest North Korean missile tests. 9/6 President Trump announces that his administration will rescind DACA but with a six-month delay, thus giving Congress until March to find a solution for all sides.… Continue reading Politicap 9/5/17- 9/18/17
Politicap: Political Headlines
8/28 Massive strides in nuclear warfare made by North Korean missile test. 8/29 North Korea tests a new long range missile after threats are exchanged between U.S. President Donald Trump and N.K. Dictator Kim Jong Un as result of U.N. approved disciplinary measures. 8/29 Sen. Kennedy decides to continue revamping flood insurance bill after Harvey.… Continue reading Politicap: Political Headlines