On average, Middle Tennessee’s urban counties have the state’s highest education and income and the lowest poverty and uninsured rates.
Continue readingStadium Subsidies in Tennessee
Since 2021, state and local officials in Tennessee have committed or proposed $1.8 billion in subsidies for at least 5 pro sports venues.
Continue readingHow Does TISA Affect School Districts’ Local Funding Requirements?
Due to maintenance of effort rules, every district must already spend more from local revenues in FY 2024 than TISA alone requires.
Continue readingSummary of Gov. Lee’s FY 2023 Amended Budget
The governor amended his FY 2023 budget proposal with $260 million in new spending and net revenue changes from surplus and tax cuts.
Continue readingTISA 101: Student & School District Characteristics that Boost K-12 Funding
An interactive map of factors that get extra weight in Gov. Lee’s proposed K-12 education funding formula.
Continue readingFiscal Capacity 101: A Key Factor in K-12 Education Funding in Tennessee
The way Tennessee calculates fiscal capacity is a big reason we have one of the most complex K-12 education funding formulas in the country.
Continue readingTennessee’s Budget in Brief: Summary of Gov. Lee’s FY 2023 Recommended Budget
The proposal includes unprecedented new spending levels fueled by multiple years of significantly better-than-expected state revenue collections.
Continue readingIncome, Poverty, Education, and Insurance Coverage in Tennessee in 2020
Census Bureau estimates show Tennessee lagged the U.S. on income, poverty, education, and health insurance coverage in 2020.
Continue readingHow Tennessee Judges Look at Defendants’ Ability to Pay Fees and Fines
There is little consistency to how Tennessee’s criminal courts weigh your ability to pay fees, fines, and other legal financial obligations.
Continue reading6 Facts About State and Local Education Funding in Tennessee
How do Tennessee’s state and local governments split the cost of K-12 education? It depends on the school district.
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