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Oldham Expects Budget Conversations To Be “A Little Tougher” This Year

A new semester opened on the Tech Campus Thursday and President Phil Oldham preparing his syllabus for the Tennessee Legislature. Governor Bill Lee expected to release his budget plan for the 24-25 fiscal year in February. Oldham said sales tax revenues have been running a bit below estimates so far this fiscal year. “I sort of anticipate this year to ... Read More »

State Senator: Move To At-Home Work Needs Discussion

A Tennessee Higher Education Commission survey of its employees found most would like to continue working from home after the pandemic ends. State Senator Paul Bailey said more discussion will be needed before making such long-term decisions. “I’m assuming that we’ll go through each and every department, especially even THEC and look at those state employees that can still be ... Read More »

Tech Engineering Building Approved By THEC

Tennessee Tech’s Engineering Building sits atop the list of more than $480 million in capital recommendations approved Friday by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. The recommendation goes on to the legislature as the budget process begins. The state’s removed its $49 million funding for the facility because of COVID-related budget concerns this summer. Commission Director of Facilities Paul Marshall said ... Read More »