GOPers try to slash education funding after Arizona students protest Charlie Kirk speech

Republicans upset over a "lack of control" on free speech at Arizona State University say they may look into the prospect of slashing funds to colleges, The Arizona Republic reported.

State Sen. Anthony Kern (R) said that lawmakers are working on bills that will put "guardrails" around the Arizona Board of Regents.

“Donors, hear us, pull your money from ASU,” Kern said. “All they understand is money.”

"The center’s 'Health, Wealth and Happiness' event in early February drew criticism from more than 30 ASU faculty members of Barrett, The Honors College," wrote the Republic.

"They protested the appearance of Charlie Kirk, a talk show host and founder of the conservative organization Turning Point USA, and conservative talk show host Dennis Prager."

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A hearing on Monday centered around claims that ASU failed to protect conservative speech while allowing speech from left-wingers to go unchallenged.

According to Kern, ASU faculty members abused their positions by publicly protesting the February event and intimidating students who wanted to hear the speakers.

Read the full report over at The Arizona Republic.