NASHVILLE, Tenn.

Expresses deep appreciation for Mark Emkes’ service to the State of Tennessee

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced that Finance and Administration Commissioner Mark Emkes will be leaving the administration at the end of May to enjoy retirement and spend more time with his wife in her home country of Spain.

“I am grateful to Mark for the job he’s done as the state’s chief financial officer during the past two and a half years,” Haslam said.  “We’ve presented three responsible, thoughtful and strategic budgets, and he has played a significant role in those efforts.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee revenue collections continued to exceed budgeted expectations in March.

Legislation includes new health related investments

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today unveiled additions to the FY 2013-2014 budget to be considered by the General Assembly in the coming weeks.  

The governor presented his original budget for FY 2013-14 on January 28, and the supplemental appropriations amendment to SB 502/HB 507 includes additional funding.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee tax collections continued their upward trend in February.

NASHVILLE, Tenn.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee  revenue collections for December came in stronger than the same month a year before.  Finance and Administration Commissioner Mark Emkes reported today that state r

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Revenue collections for November overall showed less than a percentage point of growth.

NASHVILLE, Tenn.

NASHVILLE – Sales tax collections in Tennessee continued to show marginal growth in September revenue figures.  Finance and Administration Commissi