Measures of household and personal income gauge the financial support Tennessee residents have from wages and some – but not all – other sources.
Continue readingWhat Will the Coronavirus Recession Mean for Tennessee’s Budget?
The pandemic has serious health and economic effects, yet Tennessee still has to balance its budget. These are the challenges policymakers face and the tools they have right now.
Continue readingSummary of the FY 2021 Preliminary Budget
With pandemic here and recession near, lawmakers passed a preliminary FY 2021 budget that trims $854 million from Gov. Lee’s first draft.
Continue readingState Budget Surpluses, Deficits, and Rainy Day Funds
We explain why surpluses and deficits occur, the role of revenue projections and rainy day funds, and the trade-offs Tennessee policymakers must weigh when crafting the budget.
Continue readingA Deep Dive into Health Insurance Coverage in Tennessee
For better or worse, robust access to the U.S. health care system is largely predicated on having health insurance.
Continue readingHow TennCare’s Block Grant Proposal Compares to New Federal Guidance
Even if Tennessee’s plan has a separate path to approval, it’s likely to undergo significant changes.
Continue reading2018 Income, Poverty, Education, and Insurance Coverage in Tennessee’s 95 Counties
Census data for Tennessee’s 95 counties continue to show large differences in household income, poverty, education level, and health insurance coverage.
Continue readingWhat’s in Tennessee’s Medicaid Block Grant Request?
TennCare’s latest proposal retains the same basic components as the September 2019 draft with some new specifics and assurances
Continue readingThe Roots of a Thriving Tennessee
Families, businesses, and our economy all thrive when people enjoy good health, social and financial well-being, and the chance to make meaningful contributions to society.
Continue readingTennCare Enrollment by County in 2019
TennCare enrollment is highest in Tennessee’s most populated county, but more rural counties have the greatest share of the local population enrolled.
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