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Compared to the FY 2026 enacted budget, Gov. Lee’s budget proposes a total of $2.9 billion in new spending and deposits in FYs 2026 and 2027—funded mainly by a large FY 2025 surplus, previously unallocated recurring revenues, and new FY 2027 revenue growth.
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Childcare in Tennessee
Opioid Settlement Funds in Tennessee
National Report Ranks Tennessee 36th in Child Well-Being, Spotlights Learning Loss and Chronic Absenteeism
Our Top 5 Policy & Research Insights for 2025
Tennessee Ranks 37th in 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book as Academic Achievement Improves, Health Metrics Decline
The Budget in Brief: Summary of Gov. Lee’s FY 2027 Recommended Budget
6 Things to Know About Legislative Session in Tennessee
The Budget in Brief: Summary of Gov. Lee’s FY 2026 Recommended Budget
Key Features of Education Freedom Scholarships
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Tennessee
8 Quick Facts About Tennessee’s Budget Process
Federal K-12 Funding in Tennessee
Youth Mental Health in Tennessee: Eight Opportunities for Additional Action
Socioeconomic Indicators in Tennessee’s Counties
Socioeconomic Indicators in Tennessee’s Legislative Districts
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