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Tennessee sees inflation increase as of June 2024

By Volunteer State News | Jul 1, 2024

As of June 2024, Tennessee experienced a 21.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

Tennessee holds the 37th rank nationally for pension contributions in 2022

By Volunteer State News | Jul 1, 2024

Tennessee received $1.1 million in public pension contributions, ranking it 37th in the United States in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Tennessee during Q1

By Volunteer State News | Jul 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 11 inspections at 11 Biologics companies from Tennessee in the first quarter of 2024.

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In Tennessee, 1,599 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Volunteer State News | Jun 30, 2024

Tennessee registered 1,599 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Tennessee declines from Q4 FY2023 to Q1 FY2024

By Volunteer State News | Jun 30, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Tennessee during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $309,915, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Which type of Tennessee companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q1?

By Volunteer State News | Jun 29, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 16 inspections at 16 Food and Cosmetics companies from Tennessee in the first quarter of 2024.

America First Legal: ‘There is no reason for a foreign national to be on’ Tennessee voter rolls

By Volunteer State News | Jun 28, 2024

America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.

Tennessee secures $1.1 million in public pension contributions in 2022

By Volunteer State News | Jun 24, 2024

In 2022, Tennessee had received $1.1 million in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

Analysis: Tennessee among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Volunteer State News | Jun 20, 2024

Tennessee is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Volunteer State News found.

Average VA purchase loan amount in Tennessee increases from 2022 to 2023

By Volunteer State News | Jun 20, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Tennessee in the fiscal year 2023 was $350,525, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA purchase loan amount in Tennessee increases from 2021 to 2022

By Volunteer State News | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Tennessee in the fiscal year 2022 was $345,227, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Earnings on Tennessee's public pension investments increase to $11,404 in 2022

By Volunteer State News | Jun 17, 2024

The earnings on investments for Tennessee public pensions went up from $10,347 in 2021 to $11,404 in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

How many bank failures happened in Tennessee since 2012?

By Volunteer State News | Jun 13, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, six of which occurred in Tennessee.

American Principles Project President: Banning boys from girls’ sports ‘one of the few areas where politicians don’t have to choose between good politics or good policy'

By Volunteer State News | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, said protecting girls’ sports is widely supported by American voters, and Tennessee legislators can continue to support legislation to do so without concern for public approval.

Analysis: Tennessee one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Volunteer State News | Jun 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Volunteer State News shows that Tennessee is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.