Transportation Act Slows Tennessee’s Infrastructure Needs, Doesn’t Reverse Them

A Report By The Tennessee Advisory Commission On Intergovernmental Relations States That The Transportation Modernization Act Should See A Slight Decline In The State’s Infrastructure Needs, But The Legislation Only Addresses Part Of The State’s Long Term Needs.

Read more

Tennessee Spending Millions Already On I-55 Bridge, “Toll Lane” Projects

The Tennessee Department Of Transportation Hired Four Companies Under Contracts Totaling A Maximum Of $56 Million To Start Work On An I-55 Bridge From Memphis To Arkansas And Preliminary Efforts On Three “Toll Lane” Corridors In The State’s Urban Areas, Even Before Announcing Target Areas For Public-Private Partnerships.

Read more

Tennessee School Leaders Advocate For Additional Funding, Not Replacing Federal

Three Tennessee K-12 School Superintendents Spoke To A Committee Looking At Rejecting Federal Funding To The State’s Schools With One School Director Suggesting The State Continue To Accept The Federal Funds And Use Extra Funds To Help Pay For Infrastructure Needs In The Schools.

Read more

Tennessee Grants $16.5M In Low-Interest Water Infrastructure Loans

Tennessee Has Agreed To Send Four Loans Worth $16.5 Million To Municipalities In The State For Water Infrastructure As Part Of The State’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program.

Read more

Tennessee Granted $23.7M In Federal Funds For Short-Line Railroad Bridges

Tennessee Received $23.7 Million To Upgrade Or Replace 42 Railroad Bridges Across The State.

Read more

How Tennessee Schools Are Spending Federal Funds & Why There Is Opposition To Rejecting Federal Money

Democrat Lawmakers And Many Of Tennessee’s School Districts Are Not In Favor Of Sexton And McNally’s Task Force That Aims To Study The Impact That Rejecting Federal Funding Might Have On The State’s Education System. Why The Opposition? Get Ready To Follow The Money.

Read more