Knox County Commission appears amenable to a 30 percent reduction in the county’s indigent care program.
Small Step
UT’s proposed budget keeps tuition increases low. But a decade of hikes has still left it one of the priciest state schools in the Southeast.
Help Wanted
With unemployment low, the City of Knoxville is finding it difficult to fill positions in multiple departments.
Capital Numbers
Rogero’s last proposed budget as mayor contains a big drop in capital spending, but it’s more of a pause than a trend.
The Deepest Cut
Providers say a proposed reduction in the Health Department’s indigent care program will hurt their efforts to serve the poorest residents of Knox County.
County Budget Cuts Indigent Healthcare
Knox County officials say a 30 percent cut in funding should not reduce access to services for some of the county’s poorest residents.
Taking Care of Basics
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ first budget sticks with a proven template, but adds (and subtracts) a few flourishes.
Steady As He Goes
In his first proposed budget, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs isn’t raising any taxes or rocking any boats.
A Transitional Budget and a Zombie Beaver
Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero’s eighth and final budget contains few surprises.
Friendly Reception
The Knox County school board enthusiastically approves a $506.6 million proposed budget and a capital plan with three new elementary schools.