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Mandy Spears
Coverage of Mandy Spears in the Nexus archive.
- 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.