Federal Coronavirus Funding for Tennessee
Who, Why, and How Much?
Tennessee will get over $25 billion in federal aid, including $8 billion to state government. Much of the relief has already occurred or will soon expire.
Public Policy Research and Analysis
Below you’ll find The Sycamore Institute’s research, analysis, issue briefs, legislative summaries, commentary, news, and other resources to help you navigate the complex public policy issues that affect and connect Tennesseans’ health and well-being, prosperity, and the state budget.
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Meet Our Summer 2020 Interns: Morgan and Lauren
Get to know Morgan and Lauren, Sycamore's new summer 2020 interns.
Tennessee Tax Revenue Tracker for FY 2020
Tennessee collected about $298 million (or 2%) less tax revenue through June 2020 than was originally budgeted for the current fiscal year.
Sycamore Adds Hafner to Board of Directors, Tuggle to Staff
Leslie and Bryce make Sycamore even stronger at this crucial time of unprecedented challenge and opportunity.
Summary of the Final FY 2021 Budget
Facing an expected $1.5 billion revenue shortfall over two years, Gov. Lee and state lawmakers turned to nearly every available tool to balance the budget.
Unemployment Insurance in Tennessee
Over the last two decades, Tennesseans have been less likely than other out-of-work Americans to get unemployment benefits. Meanwhile, the value of those benefits has fallen
How Big Is Tennessee’s Revenue Drop Going to Be?
Early Projections of Coronavirus’ Effect on State Tax Collections
Four economists gave their best estimates of how the coronavirus pandemic will affect state tax revenue in the current and next fiscal years.
Which Tennessee Counties Might See the Largest Drop in Sales Tax Revenue?
An Analysis of Local Sales Taxes in the Great Recession
As the coronavirus' economic toll grows, the Great Recession offers clues for how falling sales tax revenues will affect county budgets.
How State Policy Shapes Local Governance in Tennessee
Tennessee's local governments often have the most impact on our daily lives, but state policies frequently shape their options, decisions, and priorities.
5 Ways to Measure Prosperity in Tennessee
What Common Economic Indicators Do and Don’t Tell Us
Unemployment, labor force participation, GDP, income, and poverty are five of the many ways to measure growth and prosperity in Tennessee.
