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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 readingIncome, Poverty, Education, and Insurance Coverage in Tennessee in 2018
Analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data on Tennessee’s economy, with a regional look at 14 population centers across the state.
Continue readingWhat You Might Have Missed in the 2019 Legislative Session
Changes to TennCare, education, criminal justice, online sales tax, sports betting, and fiscal notes had significant budget implications.
Continue readingThe Budget in Brief: Summary of Gov. Lee’s FY 2020 Recommended Budget
The governor’s recommended Budget for FY 2020 totals $38.6 billion, an increase of 1.1% over estimates for the current fiscal year.
Continue reading2017 Income, Poverty, Education & Insurance Coverage in Tennessee’s 95 Counties
Census data show large differences in household income, poverty, education, and health insurance status between Tennessee’s rural and urban counties.
Continue readingHow Socioeconomic Factors Affect Health in Tennessee
Prosperity and health are closely connected. Here’s how Tennesseans’ income, wealth, education, and other socioeconomic factors influence our health.
Continue readingHow Education Influences Health in Tennessee
Health and education are mutually influential. Both health and education policy may benefit from discussions that consider their close and complex connections.
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