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Population Projections
TACIR, in conjunction with The University of Tennessee Center for Business and Economic Research, has published a new report containing population projections for Tennessee cities and counties in five-year intervals from 2010 to 2030.(More)
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Property Tax in Tennessee
Throughout its history, TACIR has sought to improve understanding and implementation of the property tax in Tennessee. Highlights of our research have included work leading to adoption of a current value index, a major analysis of the local property tax, a report to the General Assembly recommending improvements to the Office of the Property Assessor and its procedures, and an analysis of property tax reduction and relief programs. Beginning in early 2009, TACIR launched a new series of publications with the goal of continuing this legacy of research. (See TACIR Publications)
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Forum on Tennessee's Future
The Forum on Tennessee’s future, a group of ten public and private sector leaders, were asked by TACIR to name the ten greatest challenges confronting the state and to produce a set of policy papers. The group’s focus is on enhancing Tennessee’s economic competitiveness while preserving the qualities that make our state an attractive place to live, work, and play. Over the course of the next few months, TACIR will be publishing the results of their work here.(Go to the Forum)
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Updated FY2008-2009 Data on Impact of Recession on Local Government Finances
Tennessee’s economy continues to deteriorate in 2009 though a rough consensus believes that the combination of federal economic stimulus program spending and the normal but eventual bottoming out of most recessions will result in a national turnaround before the end of 2009. Unfortunately, while many measures of economic activity are expected to bottom out before the end of the year, employment will likely continue to decline well in 2010. The deteriorating economy will continue to severely impact local government finances in Tennessee. (More)
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TACIR: The Public Policy Research Standard
The Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) was created to monitor federal, state, and local government relations and to make recommendations for improvement to the Legislature. The commission is comprised of representatives from the executive and legislative branches of state government, county and municipal governments, and the public. The commission serves as a bipartisan forum for the discussion of intergovernmental issues and may initiate studies resulting in legislative proposals and constitutional amendments. The commission responds to requests for technical assistance from the General Assembly, state agencies, and local governments.
