Tennessee
What Are the Budget Issues Facing Tennessee?
In 2009, Tennessee faces a $1.4 billion budget gap representing 12.0% of the general fund. In 2010, Tennessee is looking at another $712 million shortfall, 6.3% of the general fund.
What the Federal Stimulus Proposal Will Mean for Children in Tennessee
The economic stimulus recently passed by the United States Congress and signed into law by the Obama Administration will provide significant investment in the health, education, and safety of America’s children over the next two years. It also provides significant support to their parents and grandparents. Highlights include:
- $1,620,000,000 in relief for Tennessee’s Medicaid costs. Medicaid provides health care coverage for low-income children and seniors.
- $775,100,000 in relief to the state of Tennessee to prevent cuts to programs for school-aged children.
- $228,400,000 for the Title I academic achievement of the disadvantaged program.
- $235,100,000 services to children with disabilities in Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funding.
- $46,200,000 for other education programs in Tennessee’s schools.
- $608,000,000 in food stamps for 983,000 Tennessee men, women, and children.
- $20,400,000 in emergency shelter grants for 5,200 households.
- 320,000 Tennessee children will benefit from the child tax credit provisions of the legislation.
- $41,932,510 in Emergency Child Care and Development Block Grant funds to provide child care to 7,560 Tennessee children.
- An increase in unemployment benefits to 334,840 Tennessee families.
- $18,100,000 in additional child support enforcement matching funds.
- $25,400,000 in youth training employment services.
How Have Tennessee’s Senators Have Voted on Important Children’s Legislation in 2009?
Bob Corker (R)
Lamar Alexander (R)