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Ensuring all voices are heard by securing and modernizing Tennessee’s election systems.

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Building economic security by removing barriers that prevent Tennesseans from participating fully in the workforce or keep them trapped in cycles of debt.

Moving Tennessee forward by creating a common understanding of where we’re leading the way and where we’re falling behind.

Research // News

TENNESSEE’S WORKING FAMILIES ARE PAYING MORE THAN THEIR FAIR SHARE OF TAXES

NASHVILLE – A new fact sheet released today by nonpartisan think tank ThinkTennessee finds that while Tennessee has one of the lowest overall tax burdens in the nation, its low-income families face a higher effective tax rate than both wealthier families and businesses. The analysis comes on the heels of Tax Day when millions of […]

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COVERAGE IN “Tennessee had the lowest voter turnout in the nation in 2022, study finds” (Times Free Press)

The Chattanooga Times Free Press mentioned findings from our Election 2022 After Action Report in a recent article about Tennessee ranking last in voter turnout in the latest Elections Performance Index. Read the full article here.

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COVERAGE IN “New Data Shows Tennessee Still Ranks Last in Voting” (Nashville Banner)

The Nashville Banner quoted Dawn Schluckebier, ThinkTennessee‘s Advocacy and Government Relations Director, in a recent article about Tennessee ranking last in voter turnout in the latest Elections Performance Index. Read the full article here.

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