POLITICSTENNESSEE LOOKOUT
The potential budget challenges for Tennessee’s next governor
Tennessee faces potential budgetary challenges for its next governor due to a cooling economy and reduced federal funding following President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. The state must address unresolved issues like road funding, which lacks a dedicated new source despite historical surpluses. Furthermore, increased costs are anticipated for SNAP and Medicaid (TennCare) because of lower federal matching funds or potential penalties.
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- Tennessee reports $1.2 billion surplus during past fiscal year
- New filings reveal massive spending ahead of Election Day in Tennessee
- States face more budget pressures amid rising costs, slow growth
- Tennessee taxpayers could foot bill for some SNAP costs if state’s error rate doesn’t improve
- States face more budget pressures amid rising costs, slow growth
- States face more budget pressures amid rising costs, slow growth