Through January 2021, Tennessee collected about $1.1 billion (16%) more tax revenue than lawmakers originally budgeted for this point in the fiscal year.
Continue readingTennessee May Have an Extra $3 Billion to Budget this Year
Tennessee collected far more tax revenue than expected over the last year, leaving Gov. Lee and state lawmakers with a lot of money to allocate.
Continue readingTennessee Tax Revenue Tracker for FY 2020
Despite the onset of a recession, Tennessee collected about $396 million (or 2%) more tax revenue in FY 2020 than originally budgeted for the fiscal year
Continue readingHow Big Is Tennessee’s Revenue Drop Going to Be?
Four economists gave their best estimates of how the coronavirus pandemic will affect state tax revenue in the current and next fiscal years.
Continue readingWhich Tennessee Counties Might See the Largest Drop in Sales Tax Revenue?
As the coronavirus’ economic toll grows, the Great Recession offers clues for how falling sales tax revenues will affect county budgets.
Continue readingHow 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.
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 reading5 Issues for Tennessee’s Next Governor and General Assembly
No matter who wins the election, these 5 challenges could keep Tennessee’s next governor and General Assembly busy throughout 2019 and beyond.
Continue readingFY 2018-2019 Tennessee Tax Revenue Tracker
Tennessee collected about $636 million (or 4%) more than was originally budgeted for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2019
Continue readingFY 2017-2018 Tennessee Tax Revenue Tracker
Tennessee collected about $344 million (or 2%) more than was originally budgeted for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2018.
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