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6 Things to Know About Legislative Session in Tennessee
8 Quick Facts About Tennessee’s Budget Process
Key Features of Education Freedom Scholarships
Youth Mental Health in Tennessee: Eight Opportunities for Additional Action
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Tennessee
Our Top 5 Policy & Research Insights for 2025
Socioeconomic Indicators in Tennessee’s Legislative Districts
The Budget in Brief: Summary of Gov. Lee’s FY 2027 Recommended Budget
The Budget in Brief: Summary of Gov. Lee’s FY 2026 Recommended Budget
Federal K-12 Funding in Tennessee
Tennessee Ranks 37th in 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book as Academic Achievement Improves, Health Metrics Decline
Tennessee Remains 37th in 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book as Academic Achievement Improves, Economic Well-Being Metrics Decline
National Report Ranks Tennessee 36th in Child Well-Being, Spotlights Learning Loss and Chronic Absenteeism
Socioeconomic Indicators in Tennessee’s Counties
Summary of Gov. Lee’s FY 2027 Amended Budget
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