As of March 31, 2023, Tennessee had collected about 69% of the $19.5 billion in total budgeted revenue for the current fiscal year.
Continue readingSummary of Gov. Lee’s FY 2024 Amended Budget
The FY 2024 budget amendment adds $501 million — or 1.7% — in net new spending from state revenues.
Continue reading3rd Grade Reading, Child Poverty, and Economic Mobility in Tennessee
A child’s reading skills by the end of 3rd grade influence their odds of success in school and beyond — which means these gaps are important for understanding lifelong success.
Continue reading2021 Income, Poverty, Health Insurance Coverage, and Education in Tennessee’s 95 Counties
Tennessee’s 95 counties continue to experience differences in income level, poverty rates, health insurance status, and educational attainment.
Continue readingWhat’s in Gov. Lee’s 2023 Transportation Modernization Act
Gov. Bill Lee released his $55.6 billion recommendation for the state’s FY 2024 Budget — along with recommended changes for FY 2023.
Continue readingThe Budget in Brief: Summary of Gov. Lee’s FY 2024 Recommended Budget
The FY 2024 recommended budget includes unprecedented spending levels fueled by multiple years of significantly better-than-expected state revenue collections.
Continue reading6 Facts About Road Funding in Tennessee
Tennessee’s ability to fund road construction and maintenance faces pressures from all sides.
Continue reading2021 Census Data on Income & Poverty in Tennessee
Tennessee saw continued improvements in measures of poverty and median household income last year.
Continue reading2021 Census Data on Tennesseans’ Education Levels
Over the last decade, median earnings have grown for Tennesseans at every level of education after adjusting for inflation.
Continue reading2021 Census Data on Health Insurance Coverage in Tennessee
Men, Hispanics, younger adults, the unemployed, and people with less education and income are the most likely to be uninsured in Tennessee.
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