Today, we released the latest installment of the Beacon Poll, a statewide survey of 1,200 Tennessee voters featuring questions about voters’ views on property taxes, Flock cameras, the death penalty, and so much more. An astonishing 88% of Tennessee voters say local property taxes should be limited in how much they can increase each year. Sixty-four... READ MORE

Tennessee’s CON system cost is steep. Research shows that without CON, Tennessee would have 63 more hospitals, with 25 of them in rural areas. READ MORE

If Tennessee trusts voters to decide on half a cent of sales tax, it can trust them to decide on the tax that falls on their homes, farms, and businesses. READ MORE

Today, we released the latest installment of the Beacon Poll, a statewide survey of 1,200 Tennessee voters featuring questions about voters’ views on artificial intelligence, data centers, and the forthcoming November general election. Senator Marsha Blackburn starts out with a commanding 21-point advantage over Democrat Jerri Green in the race for governor, 55% to 34%... READ MORE

Though most states saw an increase in their average property taxes, many of those increases were more subtle, thanks in part to some form of property tax cap. Without one, many local governments in Tennessee have raised rates, putting financial pressure on residents. READ MORE

While California is not often considered a state that Tennessee would like to emulate, the Golden State provides an intriguing educational offering that may be worth considering: nonclassroom-based charter schools. READ MORE