Governor Lee’s FY 2020 budget amendment increases state expenditures by $208.7 million relative to the recommendation submitted in March.
Continue readingMedicaid Block Grants: The Unknown Details Matter
Critical details are missing from a proposed Medicaid block grant for Tennessee. Its effect on TennCare’s budget and flexibility from federal rules are unclear.
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 readingCommunity Supervision, Prison Releases, and Recidivism in Tennessee
The cycle of supervision, release, and recidivism is a significant driver of Tennessee’s state prisoner population.
Continue readingPre-Trial Detention in Tennessee
Half of Tennessee’s local jail inmates in 2018 were people awaiting trial, conviction, or acquittal for felony or misdemeanor charges – up from 30% in 1990.
Continue readingIncarceration in Tennessee: Who, Where, Why, and How Long?
Current and historical incarceration trends for Tennessee’s state prisoner population provide context for discussions about criminal justice reform.
Continue readingBudgeting for Incarceration in Tennessee
Facts and trends on how Tennessee budgets for incarceration of state prisoners, which is consistently among the largest state revenue expenses.
Continue readingTennessee’s Budget May Not Be Ready for the Next Recession
Tennessee’s budget may not have enough rainy day reserves to withstand the next recession without tax hikes or spending cuts.
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
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