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How many H-1B petitions made by Tennessee employers were approved during 2024?

In 2024, 98.3% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Tennessee were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

By Volunteer State News | Mar 26, 2025

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Tennessee: Government transfers accounted for 19.2% of total income in 2022, up from 8.6% in 1970

In 2022, government transfers contributed 19.2% of income in Tennessee. How does this compare to historical figures?

By Volunteer State News | Mar 25, 2025

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Tennessee employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024?

By Volunteer State News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2024, eight H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry located in Tennessee.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Tennessee employers classified under the Information industry during 2024?

By Volunteer State News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2024, 44 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Information industry located in Tennessee, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Tennessee ranks 31st highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $11,209 in 2022

By Volunteer State News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, residents of Tennessee received an average of $11,209 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 21st lowest in the nation.

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Tennessee ranks 23rd highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 19.2% in 2022

By Volunteer State News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 19.2% of income in Tennessee—ranking it the 23rd most dependent among U.S. states.

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Construction projects cause traffic disruptions across West Tennessee

By Volunteer State News | Mar 12, 2025

Various construction and repair projects are scheduled to take place across West Tennessee from March 12 to March 19, 2025.

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Tennessee announces upcoming highway projects affecting Middle Tennessee roads

By Volunteer State News | Mar 12, 2025

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has released its lane closure report for Middle Tennessee, covering March 13 to 19, 2025.

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Tennessee sees 2 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry during 2024

By Volunteer State News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2024, two H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located in Tennessee, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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East Tennessee motorists face multiple road projects amid weather-related disruptions

By Volunteer State News | Mar 7, 2025

Motorists in East Tennessee should prepare for various construction projects and road closures during the week of March 6-12, 2025.

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West Tennessee roadwork may cause disruptions: TDOT advises caution

By Volunteer State News | Mar 6, 2025

There are several planned construction projects across West Tennessee that may lead to lane closures and detours from March 5 to March 12, 2025.

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TDOT announces Middle Tennessee lane closure schedule for March

By Volunteer State News | Mar 6, 2025

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced its schedule for lane closures in Middle Tennessee from March 6 to March 12, 2025.

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Lane closures scheduled for I-75 repairs in Hamilton County

By Volunteer State News | Mar 6, 2025

Drivers in Hamilton County should prepare for upcoming lane closures on Interstate 75 due to concrete repair work.

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Tennessee announces weekend closure for repairs on downtown loop

By Volunteer State News | Mar 5, 2025

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced planned closures on Interstate 40 westbound in Davidson County.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry file 5 petitions in Tennessee throughout 2024

By Volunteer State News | Mar 3, 2025

Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry based in Tennessee submitted five H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Tennessee: Residents received $12.3 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Volunteer State News | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3% of income in Tennessee, providing an average of $1,745 per capita to residents.

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Tennessee residents encouraged by TDOT to join Great American Cleanup

By Volunteer State News | Mar 3, 2025

Spring marks the return of an important initiative in Tennessee, as the Tennessee Department of Transportation's (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee campaign calls on residents to participate in the Great American Cleanup.

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Tennessee: Medicare dependency reached 4.9% in 2022

By Volunteer State News | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.9% of income in Tennessee, providing an average of $2,885 per capita to residents.

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Tennessee: Social Security made up 6.8% of total income in 2022

By Volunteer State News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 6.8% of income in Tennessee, providing an average of $3,960 per capita to residents.

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Tennessee: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.2% of income in 2022

By Volunteer State News | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.2% of income in Tennessee, providing an average of $1,285 per capita to residents.