Tennesseans Deserve More From Their Local Governments: A Call For Fiscal Responsibility

While Tennessee Boasts Low Per Capita Debt And A Commendable Commitment To Tax Cuts, Many Local Governments Across The State Are Failing To Manage Their Finances Responsibly. This Mismanagement Is Directly Contributing To Rising Property Taxes, Placing A Significant Burden On Homeowners And Hindering The State’s Economic Growth.

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Report: Memphis Property Owners Pay Higher Tax Rates Than Those In Nashville

The Property Taxes That Fund Local City Governments Have A Wide Range In Tennessee, Especially When It Comes To The Differences Between How Property Is Taxed In Memphis And Nashville, According To A Report From The Lincoln Institute Of Land Policy On Data From 2021.

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Governor Lee Signs Legislation To Prohibit Local Governments From Using Taxpayer Dollars To Fund Abortions

On April 17th, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Signed Legislation Aimed At Preventing Local Governments From Spending Taxpayers’ Dollars To Assist Individuals In Getting Abortions.

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Tennessee Legislature Passes Bill To Prohibit Government Funded Abortions

Both Chambers Of The Tennessee General Assembly Have Now Passed Legislation Aimed At Preventing Local Governments From Spending Taxpayers’ Dollars To Assist Individuals In Getting Abortions.

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TN Bill To Prohibit Local Governments From Using Taxpayer Dollars To Fund Abortions Passes Senate

On The Senate Floor Yesterday, A Bill Sponsored By State Senator Joey Hensley , That Aims To Prevent Any City, County, Or Metropolitan Government From Spending Taxpayer Dollars For The Purposes Of Directly Or Indirectly Assisting A Person In Obtaining An Abortion Passed Along Party Lines.

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TN House Subcommittee Passes Bill Prohibiting Local Government Funded Abortions

The Tennessee House Cities And Counties Subcommittee Passed A Bill That Aims To Prevent Local Governments From Spending Taxpayer Dollars To Assist Individuals In Obtaining Abortions.

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Bill Prohibiting Government Funding For Out-of-State Abortions Heads To House Subcommittee

The Tennessee House Cities And Counties Subcommittee Is Scheduled To Hear A Bill Which Would Prohibit Local Governments From Expending Funds For The Purposes Of Assisting A Person In Obtaining An Abortion.

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Bill Prohibiting Local Governments From Funding Abortions Passes Senate Committee

A Bill That Would Prevent Governments From Providing Funding To Employees Seeking An Out-Of-State Abortion Made Its Way Through The Tennessee Senate Judiciary Committee On Tuesday.

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TN Senate Judiciary Committee To Hear Bill Prohibiting Government Funds For Out-of-State Abortions

The State Senate Judiciary Committee Is Scheduled To Consider A Bill That Would Prohibit Local Governments From Providing Funding To Employees To Assist Them In Obtaining Abortions. The Bill Is On The Committee’s Calendar For February 28.

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