The governor’s recommended Budget for FY 2020 totals $38.6 billion, an increase of 1.1% over estimates for the current fiscal year.
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No matter who wins the election, these 5 challenges could keep Tennessee’s next governor and General Assembly busy throughout 2019 and beyond.
Continue readingThe Opioid Epidemic in Tennessee: 2018 Update on New Policy Actions
We review the numerous steps Gov. Haslam and TN lawmakers took during the 2018 legislative session.
Continue readingThe Opioid Epidemic in Tennessee: 2018 Update on Indicators of Progress
The most up-to-date data in 2018 show recent trends persist — the supply and potency of prescription opioids are falling, but negative outcomes continue to climb.
Continue reading5 for TN: Health, Budget, Opioids, the Economy & TennCare
Five 1-page infographics on issues that affect Tennesseans in 2018.
Continue readingThe Budget in Brief: Summary of Gov. Haslam’s FY 2018-2019 Recommended Budget
Find out where the money comes from, where it goes, and what changed from the current budget.
Continue readingHealthy Debate 2018: Challenges on the Horizon
The opioid epidemic, recession readiness, and potential reforms and funding pressures from Congress that could affect the state budget.
Continue readingTennessee’s Opioid Crisis in 640 Words
Don’t have time to read our 3-part series on Tennessee’s opioid crisis? We wrote up the Cliffs Notes in a new op-ed for The Tennessean.
Continue readingThe Opioid Epidemic in TN (3 of 3): The Environment for Prevention and Treatment
Tennessee’s capacity for addiction treatment is lower than the demand and out of sync with the geography of the opioid epidemic.
Continue readingThe Opioid Epidemic in TN (2 of 3): Background on Reducing Demand for Opioids
Tennessee has responded to the opioid epidemic by limiting the supply of prescriptions. Reducing demand means addressing addiction.
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