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. A native Tennessean, she started her public policy career in the state Comptrollers Office of Research and the Tennessee General Assembly. The state makes long-term projections of what paying these obligations will cost and how much of that cost dedicated revenues will cover. (3). The Budget projects state tax revenues will grow by 2.5% in FY 2022 including 2.25% growth in General Fund revenues. 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. (1)(4)(7)(8)(9)(10)(6) However, multi-year infrastructure and capital projects account for about half of this new spending. The Lee administration now expects to collect $2.9 billion more revenue this fiscal year than originally estimated plus another $372 million next year (Figure 2). That number does not include state appropriations for the Capital Outlay Program and Facilities Revolving Fund, which many discussions and calculations lump in with the General Fund because they are partly paid for with General Fund revenue. Preschool, a non-profit Early Childhood Education program in Jackson, TN. For more than 15 years, Brenda has been influencing public policy at the highest levels of state government and politics in Tennessee, helping to shape legislative and budgetary outcomes as well as elections and advocacy campaigns. $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. 0000000798 00000 n February 15, 2022. Thank you for being a member of TSEA! Jason joined Belmont University in 1998 after ten years of practicing law in Nashville. 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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. These include: The Budget reserves $10 million recurring and $20 million in non-recurring funds for initiatives and amendments of the legislature. DOHR Announces July 1 Raises for State Employees TSEA July 1, 2022 0 The Tennessee Department of Human Resources today announced Pay for Bill Lee includes raises and additional benefits in proposed budget, Deadline for submitting Constitution & Bylaws Proposals, A lump-sum payment to Legacy Pension Plan for State Employees, Park employees salary adjustments (selected positions), Fully funding the state portion (80-percent) of our State Group Health Insurance Plan, Fully funding our OPEB liability (funding for future and present retiree insurance benefits), Backpay for Legislative, Comptroller, and Treasury employees to align with executive branch state employees, Funding for a significant number of projects at Higher Education campuses and State Parks throughout the state. Gov. [&hellip, The state has released information about the state employee Pay-for-Performance cash bonus rewards for the 2021-2022 performance cycle. 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. The combined experiences of successfully managing a statewide campaign for three state Supreme Court justices in 2014 and serving as the Tennessee Bar Association public policy director, give her a comprehensive understanding of politics and policy from the campaign trail to policy making. EMAIL. 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. Joseph comes from a background of political organizing, having previously worked in Chattanooga and Memphis. Search. Testimony and Statements before the Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee on February 4, 2020 and February 9, 2021. 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. The governor is expected to unveil a proposal soon to change how Tennessee distributes state funds to local school districts. Matt Marshall serves as President/CEO of the United Way of West Tennessee. (30). In 2018, he was honored by the University of Memphis with the Gene Smith Friend of Lambuth Award. In this role, Joseph coordinates a wide range of programs and activities that advance the organizations mission. In 2022, the Nashville Business Journal recognized her as one of the regions Women of Influence. WebTENNCARE - 20% - $4.1 Billion HIGHER EDUCATION - 11% - $2.3 Billion TRANSPORTATION - 6% - $1.2 Billion CORRECTION - 6% - $1.2 Billion OTHER - 30% - 0000004978 00000 n 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. They enjoy running and traveling. $91 million recurring to increase payment rates for a variety of service providers including behavioral health, dental, family and support, and community-based services. The recurring and one-time spending plans discussed in the previous section include the costs summarized below. WebTennessee lawmakers pass $42.6 billion budget with teacher, employee raises, new infrastructure spending. Like all states, Tennessee maintains trust funds for this purpose financed by employee and employer contributions and premiums, earned income from investments, and state appropriations. $10 million non-recurring for SPARC (Supporting Post-Secondary Access in Rural Counties) grants meant to help rural communities purchase CTE equipment. <<71EA23C06F1507429D1D577B2D74A737>]/Prev 428332/XRefStm 1147>> Her work has supported the goals of countless businesses and nonprofits and impacted the use of millions of dollars in tax revenue. But to limit the cost of the pay raise in its first year, it will not go into effect until Jan. 1, 2022. (29) According to Pew, Tennessee is one of only five states that meet all best practice criteria for projecting, planning, funding, and managing its pension liabilities. Established in 1974 as a non-profit association, TSEA is one of the largest independent state employee organizations in the country, and one of the most successful at improving the salaries, rights and benefits of state employees. In her previous role, Grace worked for Q Ideas, curating speakers and content for events that reached thousands of faith leaders across the country. Beginning around Fall 2009, tuition steadily climbed while the scholarship amounts remained flat for both 4-year and 2-year schools. Jason has earned academic degrees from Baylor University (B.A., with honors), Vanderbilt University (J.D.) The state constitution mandates that the governor and Chief Justice of the state Supreme Court receive the same salary. April 29, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. | Updated April 29, 2021 at 8:07 p.m. As a result, funding retirement benefits in this way may ultimately require more General Fund revenue than if the state increased its employer contribution. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Livestreams and videos of legislative meetings and activities are accessible on the legislative calendar page at this link: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/schedule/ [&hellip, On Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, state employees received excellent news about upcoming pay adjustments. Employee Discount Program The TSEA Board has unanimously approved our Legislative agenda for 2023, and we are moving ahead focused on those priorities. The administration hopes to double current capacity by 2026. Lees budget includes funding to both prevent tuition hikes at the states public colleges and universities and increase lottery-funded scholarships. Gov. As noted above, many of these proposed expenses would occur over multiple years. Statutory Data Report: February 2008. $57 million recurring for foster care and adoption supports for youth and families. One, Senate Bill 423, was passed The governors recommendation includes a total of $4.3 billion ($49 million recurring, $4.3 billion non-recurring) for infrastructure, capital projects, maintenance, technology, and equipment. The Budget includes $384 million to secure and expand access to health and social services, including a $375 million recurring increase and $9 million in non-recurring spending. In addition, the budget also includes funding for the following: Again, specific details about the amounts employees will receive will become clearer in the coming weeks. If the eligible employee did not have a rating for the performance cycle that ended on September 30, 2021, the employee will receive an increase based on the Meets Expectations rating.. 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. The two prior grant rounds totaled $50 million. Malone served as a member of the Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) Board and the Memphis and Shelby County Port Authority Board. (22) The recommendation would increase these amounts to $5,100 at 4-year universities and $3,200 at 2-year schools. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Gov. Lees FY 2023 Recommended Budget. 0000011416 00000 n Barr, and Infocare. Summary: Survey invitations were went to 79 cities with 48 responses regarding merit raises and cost of living increases for city employees in Fiscal Year 2022. Lee recommends a $650 million one-time deposit to the trust funds that help pay for state employee retirement benefits. While in private practice, he advised and represented nonprofit corporations including numerous colleges and universities. Copyright 2022 TSEA. 0000002725 00000 n $761 million to expand access to career and technical education in both K-12 and post-secondary. She is passionate about reducing political polarization by making complex ideas accessible to a wide audience. The Tennessee Department of Human Resources today announced Pay for Performance (P4P) and Expanded Pay Benefits rewards to eligible state employees 0000007720 00000 n In her free time, she has served as a volunteer for civic organizations like tnAchieves. Webb. 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. Tennessees Budget in Brief: Summary of Gov. Kerry Hayes is the founder and principal of Coeo, a public affairs and communications consultancy hefoundedin 2021 after serving as Chief of Staff to Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke. 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. State spending is 19.9% (or $4.4 billion) higher. Yet a survey of U.S. companies found employers now are budgeting an overall average salary increase of 3.4% in 2022, which is less than half the current 4 min read Apr. WebKingston Springs dfinch@kingstonsprings-tn.gov Yes 1 Yes 3 La Vergne progers@lavergnetn.gov No Yes 6 Lakeland mwalker@lakelandtn.org Yes 2 Yes 3 Lebanon stuart.lawson@lebanontn.org Yes 1.5 Yes 3 We capped the merit raises this year at 1.5%. Still, we anticipate 4-percent raises for state employees (2-percent retroactive to Jan 2021 and 2-percent in Jan 2022). Tennessee is expected to receive billions in additional federal dollars for water, broadband, transportation, public transit, and other infrastructure. As a founding member of its leadership team, Mandy helped establish Sycamores accessible, objective, and evidence-based approach to explaining complex issues. (1) Budgets reflect policymakers goals, the public goods and services intended to help meet those goals, and detailed plans to finance them. We are pleased to see those efforts are paying off. Meanwhile, General Fund revenues are expected to grow by over 30% during that same time period. In the academic year ending in 2020, TCATs awarded about 5,100 diplomas and 3,800 certificates statewide. Another $250 million transfer to TCRS has already been approved for the current year. While much of this money has been allocated, spending it will in many cases take several years. The largest expenses are: Governor Lee proposes $769 million to expand career and technical education (CTE) in both K-12 and post-secondary including $8 million recurring and $761 million non-recurring. The Budget recommends $2.3 billion in recurring General Fund spending increases and a total of $5.7 billion in non-recurring spending and allocations (Figure 11). As a result, the final IMPROVE Act was expected to bring in about $250 million less to the Highway Fund than the original proposal in the first three years alone. . She is the proud grandmother of Patrick III Trey and Bailee Christian. 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). Governors make supplemental requests in most years because actual revenues and spending needs often end up higher or lower than originally estimated. Now retired, Ed has served on numerous nonprofit boards, including Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare as chairman, Duke University Divinity School, and Porter-Leath. Senators also advanced $2,300 pay raises for state employees. According to a communication from [&hellip, TSEA Government Affairs Director Terry Carroll details some key items included in the state budget in what was a historic year of funding for state employees, Gov. At 16%, balances from prior fiscal years play a much larger role than usual in funding the recommended budget (Figure 7). in public relations/marketing from Murray State University. 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. Karen is a member of the Tennessee Public Health Association, Executive Womens Association, UT Chancellors Associates program Class of 2016, the Womens Addiction Services Leadership Institute Class of 2014, and the Leadership Knoxville Class of 2013. Changes that took effect in Fall 2015 associated with TN Promise increased HOPEs coverage of community college costs. As a result, Highway Fund revenues are only expected to grow by a total of 3.1% between FYs 2020 and 2023. A graduate of Jackson State University, she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mass Communications and a minor in Marketing. (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. Kyle is a 2017 (Class IV) graduate of Leadership Tennessee. In college, Brian pursued a broad liberal arts education at the University of Florida and came out the other side with a degree in history, French, and business administration. DOHR Announces July 1 Raises for State Employees TSEA July 1, 2022 0 The Tennessee Department of Human Resources today announced Pay for Performance [Online] February 4, 2022. The Highway Fund is primarily financed by gas and fuel taxes which are excise taxes that do not grow with inflation. That amount excludes investments for similar purposes to expand career and technical education (discussed below). Before joining the chamber, Spurgeon was vice-president, corporate relations for Jackson Energy Authority. The Budget also anticipates $5.2 billion more money available for FY 2022 than was budgeted when the fiscal year began last July. Salary increases for state employees not covered by the Tennessee Excellence, Accountability, and Management (TEAM) Act will be funded with an His public affairs campaigns and strategic guidance on earned media and digital content creation have helped build audiences, raise funds, and influence legislation for brands, businesses, and causes around the country. Mar. Malone is a former broadcast journalist. After suspending the program in 2020 due to the economic effects of COVID-19, the program was reinstated in May 2021. All rights reserved. Performance Management Program inquiries: [emailprotected]. WebThere will be no tuition or fee increases for the 2022-23 academic year staring this fall for Middle Tennessee State University students, a university official confirmed. Those experiences include active roles in debates over economic policy, health care, welfare, energy, transportation, and the federal budget, and he started his career as an intern at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. 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. . In this role, she turns complex data and research into clear, actionable information on Tennessee public policy. TSEA is an Association founded by state employees over 40 years ago to protect, advocate for, and represent the rights of Tennessees state employees. . 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. 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