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State and local governments in Tennessee are involved in settlements totaling over $1.2 billion and counting in damages over 18 years.
Most of the state’s settlement funds get distributed using a three-bucket approach: 70% to an Opioid Abatement Fund, 15% in direct local payments, and 15% to the state’s general fund.
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National Report Ranks Tennessee 36th in Child Well-Being, Spotlights Learning Loss and Chronic Absenteeism
Child Mental Health Programs and Services in Tennessee
Summary of Tennessee’s FY 2025 Enacted Budget
Budgeting for Incarceration in Tennessee
Financing a Post-Secondary Education in Tennessee
Measuring Prosperity: Gross Domestic Product
5 Ways to Measure Prosperity in Tennessee
Beyond Rates: Property Tax Capacity and Effort in Tennessee’s 95 Counties
Why Housing Matters for Tennessee
Opioid Settlement Funds in Tennessee
Why Housing Matters for Tennessee
Childcare in Tennessee
National Report Ranks Tennessee 36th in Child Well-Being, Spotlights Learning Loss and Chronic Absenteeism
2023 Census Data on Tennesseans’ Education Levels
5 Simple But Important Things to Know About Statistics
Youth Mental Health in Tennessee: Eight Opportunities for Additional Action
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