When that recession comes, the governor’s options could prove more limited than in years past. Tough decisions lie ahead.
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It includes 4 types of health care providers focused on services that help uninsured adults avoid more costly hospitalizations.
Continue readingSummary of Gov. Haslam’s FY 2018-2019 Amended Budget
The governor’s amendment makes relatively modest changes, including $30.2M for school safety and another $3.7M for the opioid epidemic.
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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: Connections Between Tennessee’s Budget, Economy, and Health and Well-Being
Health, prosperity, public policy…all of these things are connected.
Continue readingHealthy Debate 2018: Understanding Tennessee’s Budget
The budget represents our policymakers’ goals, the public goods and services intended to help meet those goals, and detailed plans to finance them.
Continue readingHealthy Debate 2018: A Primer on Health & Budget Policy in Tennessee
A resource for any Tennessean who hopes to make or influence public policy in our state.
Continue readingTennessee’s State Budget — Brown Bag “Lunch & Learn” on Nov. 7
Budget decisions by Tennessee’s governor and legislature affect every Tennessean. Join us on Nov. 7 to find out how those decisions get made!
Continue readingFederal Funding in Tennessee and the Strings Attached
Federal funding in Tennessee accounts for nearly 40% of the state budget. Most of that money comes with some big restrictions on how we can spend it.
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