AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTennessee Politics & Voting: At the National Urban League conference in Nashville, Kamala Harris said restoring the Voting Rights Act “won’t be any time soon,” after the Supreme Court’s Callais decision gutted protections tied to racially discriminatory redistricting. Education & Eligibility: A federal judge granted an extra NCAA year to the Class of 2022 athletes under the “5-for-5” framework, a move the NCAA is pushing Congress to address through the Protect College Sports Act. Local Schools: Memphis-Shelby County Schools families get a quieter update: preliminary 2026 test results show small gains in ELA, math, and social studies, even as the district still faces low proficiency and chronic absenteeism. Weather: Middle Tennessee braces for damaging winds and heavy rain with isolated flash flooding risk through Aug. 4. Community & Philanthropy: The East Tennessee Foundation awarded $250,000 to 17 nonprofits via the Thompson Charitable Foundation Fund. Sports (Tennessee): Westview RB Asa Barnes committed to Tennessee, citing relationships with coaches and a shot at a national title.
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