Before that, he spent eight years inHigher Education at his alma mater, Union University, where he did his undergraduate work in Christian Ethics and then earned a Masters in Education. Brenda Gadd is the president of Rethink Public Strategies a woman-owned, public affairs firm that brings experience in delivering results in strategic advocacy development and implementation in all levels of government and focuses on engagement tactics such as coalition building, direct and grassroots lobbying, collective impact, messaging, and solutions to public policy needs. Kyle Spurgeon is president/CEO of the Jackson Chamber, Jackson, TN. Gov. All rights reserved. The budget also reflects an increase of $2.1 billion in federal dollars for this purpose. These activities will draw down about $2.1 billion additional federal dollars. $200 million non-recurring to relocate 14 public schools across the state that are currently in flood plains. Listed below are several reasons why that can happen, which policymakers may want to keep in mind as they consider changing the states education funding formula. Her work has supported the goals of countless businesses and nonprofits and impacted the use of millions of dollars in tax revenue. Another 27% went to K-12 and higher education to respond to the needs and effects of the pandemic. Jason B. Rogers serves as Vice President for Administration and University Counsel at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Governors make supplemental requests in most years because actual revenues and spending needs often end up higher or lower than originally estimated. (3). Lee plans to use about $1.4 billion of new recurring revenue for one-time purposes due to continued fear that recent gains may not last (Figure 2). 0000013843 00000 n
The median salary earned by U.S. governors was $129,962. Mandy maintains strong ties to her local community through volunteer activities and her creative endeavors. A seasoned policy expert and strategic thinker, Mandy is a trusted guide to elected officials, journalists, and citizens who seek to better understand and shape our society. Mandy holds a masters degree in public policy from Georgetown University and a bachelors degree in political science from Lipscomb University. At $2.6 billion, the two reserves would cover about 47 days of state-funded General Fund operations at the governors recommended FY 2023 levels. She also served as a legislative aide to former U.S. Representative Lincoln Davis (D-TN) and policy adviser to U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell (D-NJ). Thank you for being a member of TSEA! During his time at Union, Matt served as the Director of the Center for Racial Reconciliation, and the Director of Student Success. Because of Tennessees strong financial leadership, Tennessee has been ranked number one in fiscal stability by US World News & Report in both 2019 and 2020. A native Tennessean, she started her public policy career in the state Comptrollers Office of Research and the Tennessee General Assembly. What You Can Do. Mar. The law also phased in its tax increases over three years and did not include automatic inflation adjustments. As a result, funding retirement benefits in this way may ultimately require more General Fund revenue than if the state increased its employer contribution. They enjoy running and traveling. $71 Million BEP Funding -Fully funds state share of BEP for K-12 education, $200 Million Broadband Expansion -Combined with private investment, ensures every Tennessean has access to high speed broadband, $120 Million Increase State Funding of Teacher Salaries -Includes 2% increase in addition to 2% increase passed during Special Session, $50 Million Rainy-Day Fund Deposit -Includes highest reserves in history to prepare for uncertainty ($1.5B in RDF and $500M in TennCare reserve), $150 Million COVID Relief & Support -Provides testing, vaccine supports, hospital andschool assistance, PPE and more, $931 Million Capital Maintenance & Improvements -Preserves current assets and creates jobs, $2 Million Health Care Safety Net -Provides additional access to care for the uninsured, $7 Million Postpartum Care for TennCare Population -Extends coverage to 12 months, $21 Million Rural Opportunity Site Grants -Invests in attracting top business to rural Tennessee, $200 Million Local Infrastructure Grants -Supports reinvestment and improving assets, $30 Million State Parks -Eliminates deferred maintenance and improves accessibility, $8 Million Tourism Initiatives -Improves marketing to reattract visitors, Fully funds state share of BEP for K-12 education, Combined with private investment, ensures every Tennessean has access to high speed broadband, Includes 2% increase in addition to 2% increase passed during Special Session, Includes highest reserves in history to prepare for uncertainty ($1.5B in RDF and $500M in TennCare reserve), Provides testing, vaccine supports, hospital andschool assistance, PPE and more, Preserves current assets and creates jobs, Provides additional access to care for the uninsured, Invests in attracting top business to rural Tennessee, Supports reinvestment and improving assets, Eliminates deferred maintenance and improves accessibility. Bill Lee on Monday unveiled his $41.8 billion budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year. Holding all else equal, spending $750 more per pupil in the 2018-2019 school year would have lifted Tennessee from 9th in our 12-state region to 7th for per pupil spending from all revenue sources or roughly equal to Georgia and Arkansas (Figure 13). $100 million of the subsidy is specifically to expedite projects approved as part of the 2017 IMPROVE Act. Gov. TSEA has worked diligently over the last several years to help create an environment where our dedicated, hard-working state employees are regularly recognized and rewarded. (12). Reserve balances provide a cushion during a recession, which typically increases demand for state programs and services but decreases the revenues that fund them. +$1.0 billion for K-12 education, including a $750 million placeholder for education finance reform, +$125 million for teacher pay, and +$70 million to fund Basic Education Program (BEP) formula growth. Ed is active in Germantown United Methodist Church and many community endeavors. 0000007720 00000 n
22NASHVILLE Tennessee lawmakers on Thursday gave final approval to the state's $52.8 billion budget, the largest The administration hopes to double current capacity by 2026. (27)(28) According to July 2021 projections, the state had funded 91% of its $17.7 billion long-term pension liability. He is active in community having served as a Board member for multiple city and statewide not-for-profits and is an active member, with his wife Ashleigh and their five children, of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Nashville. Ed has been involved in fundraising for numerous political campaigns in Tennessee, including those of Senators Bill Frist, Fred Thompson, Bob Corker, and Lamar Alexander, and he is a former treasurer of the state Republican Party. She serves on several boards such as The Equity Alliance Fund, Tennessee Equality Project, as well as the domestic violence center and shelter the Mary Parrish Center. Copyright 2022 TSEA. Matt is the recipient of the David Hallock Award for Outstanding Non-profit Leadership, The William H. Graves Humanitarian Award, the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth Jim Pryor Award, the WestStar Emerging Leader Award, the Jackson Madison County Branch NAACP Race Relations Award, and the Broadman & Holman Ministerial Award, among others. ALSAC is the fundraising arm of St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. 5.9 percent The 2022 COLA of 5.9 percent increased the average retirement benefit by $92 a month. Gov. Terry Carroll, government affairs director for the Tennessee State Employees Association, said the old system allowed employees to reach the highest level quickly but with little oversight. 4% salary pool for Non-TEAM Act state employees (July 2022) 4% salary pool for each of the higher education institutions (Available July 2022) $120 million funding for the new market study currently being conducted. (1)(4)(7)(8)(9)(10)(6) However, multi-year infrastructure and capital projects account for about half of this new spending. 0000049082 00000 n
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According to a communication from DOHR, employees eligible for -$20 million from TennCare to reflect lower enrollment in one of its programs and duplication of certain behavioral health services covered by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The Senate approved a 5 percent pay raise for teachers, school service personnel and State Police employees during Tuesday mornings floor session. She is a proud board member of the nonpartisan public policy research center The Sycamore Institute, Tennessee Lobbyist Association, Lawyers Association of Womens Marion Griffith chapter, Nashville Cable (womens leadership organization) and a former chapter director of the New Leaders Council. TSEA is pleased to see the pay for performance raises moved up to July instead of waiting until January, TSEA Interim Executive Director LaTanya McAdoo said. She held positions on the governors communications, legislative, and special projects teams before moving to the Department of Finance and Administration as the commissioners executive assistant and lead lobbyist. Gov. Local school districts make all decisions about teacher salaries so long as they meet the states floor for teacher pay (currently set at $38,000). We also appreciate DOHR listening to concerns of TSEA and state employees and agreeing it was important to make the raises available to those at the top of their range as well as those hired on or before September 30, 2021.. Prior to founding RCG, Roberts served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Tennessee Medicaid agency (TennCare) as a member of Tennessee Governor Bill Lees Cabinet. Sarah found her passion for population health, policy, and research-practice partnerships in 2013 while evaluating a county-wide school nutrition intervention in South Carolina. A native of Louisville, KY, she came to Nashville in 1987 and earned her bachelors degree and law degree from Vanderbilt University. Lees proposal would increase HOPEs coverage of average public university costs from 35-45% in the current academic year to about 51% for 2022-2023. Gov. He is a board member of The Sycamore Institute, The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, Complete Tennessee Advisory Board and the Governors Foundation for Health and Wellness. (21) As a result, across-the-board teacher raises would require most local districts to spend even more than what it takes to match BEP funds from the state. Gov. Employees who meet the eligibility requirements for performance-based pay or the expanded pay benefit and are currently compensated at their positions maximum salary range will also receive an increase to their base salary. The state awards these funds to local districts through a component of the BEP that supports instructional pay. He was recently named the 2019 Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Executive of the Year. endstream
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<. This years budget passed by the Tennessee General Assembly invests approximately a half-billion dollars in state and higher education employees, and we are grateful to all the legislators and the governor for recognizing and rewarding the dedicated and hard-working men and women serving Tennessee.. These funds primarily consist of a $2.3 billion surplus from FY 2021 and $2.3 billion in unbudgeted FY 2022 revenue collections, as discussed earlier. $761 million to expand access to career and technical education in both K-12 and post-secondary. DOHR Announces July 1 Raises for State Employees TSEA July 1, 2022 0 The Tennessee Department of Human Resources today announced Pay for Performance This additional money would narrow the growing gap between the states largest scholarship program and the average cost of attending a public university. [Online] February 2008. The largest recurring spending increases are recommended for K-12 education and funding reform, health and social service expansions, and state personnel-related costs. Even if lawmakers enact those changes in the next few months, the new formula likely would not take effect until FY 2024. These rainy day reserves are a tool of last resort should Tennessee need to respond to an economic downturn. +$375 million to maintain and expand access to health and social services. In this role, she focused on juvenile justice reform and steps to address the growing opioid crisis. The Tennessee Department of Human Resources today announced Pay for Performance (P4P) and Expanded Pay Benefits rewards to eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022. This money will draw down an additional $115 million federal match. Malone plays an active role in the Memphis community. Spending on capital and facilities takes up a larger-than-usual amount of state spending (Figure 8). Gov. In addition to managing Sycamores network of Tennesseans working on criminal justice fee and fine policy, he also provides support to the leadership, research, and communication teams. Copyright 2022 TSEA. Having served as both a legislative liaison in the governors administration and in numerous lobbying and public policy roles in the private sector, Brenda understands all facets of effective advocacy and organizing from developing grassroots support to leveraging grass-tops outreach. hb```b``}AX,LdXcAGkpLzc``nm0gx ;a@rsI59d.jx,XGyA4 %%0YD*Ha)by0Yg9*#:jV.fFLM4v7 Hg`3Q-> f^W7|);; zra
Karen Pershing serves as the Executive Director of the Metro Drug Coalition in Knoxville, Tennessee. While much of this money has been allocated, spending it will in many cases take several years. $4.3 billion for infrastructure, capital, technology and equipment investments across state government (excluding those related to career and technical education), including $2.8 billion for the states capital outlay program, a $623 million transfer to the Highway Fund, and $200 million to replace public schools located in flood zones. He also serves as the Young Adult Pastor at the Historic First Baptist Church. In addition to $200 million non-recurring for new facility and equipment upgrades, Gov. She also held the position of Director of Public Relations for St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. [Online] February 4, 2022. Here are a few highlights from Gov. Beginning July 1, 2022, the amount of employer-paid contributions allocated to each active members investment plan account will increase by 3% of the members compensation. She is a member of the Memphis Regional Chamber, Black Business Association, Mid-South Minority Business Continuum, Public Relations Society of America and PRSA Counselors Academy. The two main rainy day reserves combined would total $2.6 billion in FY 2023 and cover about 47 days of General Fund operations about 5 days more than before the Great Recession. In addition to his work through RCG, Roberts serves as a Board member and Advisory Board member to multiple health care companies and is a Fellow with the Nashville Health Care Council. Jason has earned academic degrees from Baylor University (B.A., with honors), Vanderbilt University (J.D.) A 35 year resident of Nashville, Jason is committed to the local community and charitable activities and has served as the treasurer of The Healing Trust, president of the board of directors of The Next Door, Inc., a program committee co-chair of Leadership Nashville, and a representative to the Parent Advisory Council of Metro Nashville Public Schools. We adjusted our entire pay grade system and that During his tenure, Roberts was elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Medicaid Directors and was named a Fellow with the Medicaid Leadership Institute (a program run by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Center for Health Care Strategies). That amount includes $219 million to increase capacity at Tennessees Colleges of Applied Technology (TCATs). The new funds for K-12 education also include a $125 million recurring increase in the states contribution to teacher salaries. 9 million The Budget hits that mark by adding $50 million to the Reserve for Revenue Fluctuations in FY 2023 This deposit would grow that account to $1.6 billion the highest dollar amount ever. FY 2021-2022 Tax Revenue Base Increase at 8.5% Growth - 2,870,600,000 - Unbudgeted FY 2021-2022 Revenue Growth Available at June 30, 2022: c. FY 2021 Having staffed campaigns in various positions since age 11, Leslie is native to the world of election analysis, political insight, booth-manning, and issue advocacy. At the University of Pennsylvania, his research focused on the impact of religious mission on the civic engagement initiatives of urban universities in the northeastern United States. She maintained a 95% passage rate of all administration legislative initiatives, recruited and trained a network of professional departmental liaisons, and coordinated the daily agenda for the governors senior staff. While he didnt outright mention state employees in his speech, he also releasedhis FY2022/2023 Budget Proposal, which proposes [&hellip, The 112th Tennessee General Assembly reconvened on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Lee plans to use about $1.4 billion of new recurring revenue for one-time purposes due to continued fear that recent tax gains may not last. At 16%, balances from prior fiscal years play a much larger role than usual in funding the recommended budget (Figure 7). WebThe Budget, Fiscal Year 2022-2023 The complete recommended budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 (PDF format, 9.9MB) Expenditures by Object and Funding by Source, Fiscal For this reason, the governor proposes to spend that $750 million on other one-time expenses in FY 2023 and leave it unallocated for FY 2024. Total state and local government employment was down 3.7% in January 2022 from February 2020, just before the pandemic took hold, compared with only a 1.7% decline for the private sector. For its routine employer contributions to these funds, the state can sometimes use federal dollars or other program-specific revenues that help cover a programs administrative costs. Malone is a founding member of the Tennessee Public Relations Alliance with MP & F Strategic Communications in Nashville, Moxley Carmichael Public Relations in Knoxville, Q Strategies in Chattanooga, and Hispanic Marketing in Nashville. We are grateful to the General Assembly for including this funding for state employees in their budget and to the Lee administration for getting this funding to the employees quickly. State taxes come mostly from sales tax (47%) and taxes on businesses (15%). Prior to joining TennCare, Roberts was a corporate attorney with the Nashville law firm Sherrard, Roe, Voigt and Harbison, and, before entering law school, he was a CPA with Ernst & Young. 0000009057 00000 n
Leslie Hafner has served in senior leadership roles for multiple Tennessee governors and top lawmakers during an extensive career in and around state and local government. (26) However, one-time General Fund transfers do not trigger these other funding sources. She has worked in both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly, most recently as chief policy officer to the first female Speaker of the House of Representatives, Beth Harwell. Deidre Malone is the President/CEO of The Carter Malone Group, LLC (CMG), a public relations, marketing, advertising, and government relations firm headquartered in Memphis, TN, and an office in Jackson, MS. Before opening the agency in May 2003, Malone served as Vice President of Marketing Development for ALSAC/St. That amount excludes investments for similar purposes to expand career and technical education (discussed below). The states budget is projected to be about as reliant on federal funding this fiscal year as it was in the wake of the Great Recession. Sarah Clark Henderson is a Senior Policy Analyst at the Sycamore Institute. (4)(1)(7)(11), A $750 million investment translates to roughly $750 more per student in Tennessee. He presently serves as chairman of the Tennessee Economic Partnership. RCG is an advisory firm that partners with health plans, providers, and government/health plan vendors to assist them in identifying and operationalizing market opportunities, driving enterprise value, and advancing strategic priorities. Gov. Previously, Brian shaped policy and public relations efforts for Congressman Tom Price (R-GA), the U.S. House Republican Study Committee, and the American Petroleum Institute. According to a communication from DOHR, employees eligible for the performance-based increase, who received a rating of Meets Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, or Exceptional performance for the performance cycle that ended on September 30, 2021, will receive a base salary increase in accordance with their rating. Tennessee is expected to receive billions in additional federal dollars for water, broadband, transportation, public transit, and other infrastructure. Search for state employees and learn their annual salary with this in government and a Master of Business Administration from Bryan College. $1.4M marked for Correctional Teacher Pay from the FY23 Market Salary Funding equivalent to a 12% increase. Shes proud to encourage women to run for office and to be one of the founders of Emerge Tennessee and serves on national Emerge board of directors. . 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