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.
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 readingSummary of Governor Haslam’s FY 2017-2018 Amended Budget
Governor Haslam’s 2017 Tennessee budget amendment makes a number of changes to the original budget recommendation he released in January.
Continue readingComparing Annual Changes in Gas Tax Revenue and Car Sales
Lawmakers considering gas tax revenue and car sales taxes to fund highway projects in Tennessee should weigh the trade-offs of both options.
Continue readingAn Update on the IMPROVE Act – The Senate Transportation Committee Compromise
The Senate compromise on Gov. Haslam’s IMPROVE Act makes the original bill’s Highway Fund tax increases smaller and its General Fund tax reductions larger.
Continue readingOp-Ed: Let Data Drive Tennessee Transportation Debate
Good data and research are critical to any public policy discussion. In an op-ed for The Tennessean, we put current transportation issues in context.
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