The report examines the ways Tennessee is currently spending money and where improvement is needed. READ MORE
Walking the Policy Tightrope: Balancing Lives and Livelihoods During the Covid-19 Pandemic
BY RON SHULTIS
The Beacon Center has released a brand new research report measuring the economic and health impacts of the COVID policies of four different states. The states measured were Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, and Michigan and were chosen to see how states that imposed tougher economic restrictions in the name of public safety fared compared to states... READ MORE
There is hope on the horizon for rural education. READ MORE
From Memphis to Johnson City, there is no shortage of government waste in Tennessee this year. READ MORE
Returning to Its Roots: Tennessee’s Recent Occupational Licensing Reforms and Future Opportunities
BY RON SHULTIS
Since the Right to Earn a Living Act was passed in 2016, Tennessee has eliminated several licenses, but additional opportunities for reform still exist. READ MORE
School districts and educators should celebrate with parents the fact that the state is providing another educational opportunity for children in their district. READ MORE