Between the SNAP backlog, rising grocery prices and stagnant wages, it’s getting harder and harder for Tennesseans to put food on the table.
Tennessee distributes $450 payments to needy families gearing up for school year
Tennessee is spending more of its Families First dollars after facing criticism for stockpiling the funds.
Tennessee doles out $175 million to kickstart pilot programs for needy families
The state has been looking at strategic ways to spend $750 million on needy families. Now they are shelling out $175 million to seven companies.
Tennessee’s Emergency Day Care Facilities Won’t Be Held To Oversight Standards
During the coronavirus pandemic, about 20 private, temporary and unregulated day care facilities have opened up in Tennessee, mostly in churches and community centers.
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