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Tennessee Lottery Raises Nearly $700 Million
Last Update: 10/17/2006 10:03:02 AM
Posted By: Nicole Johnson
The Tennessee Lottery’s transfer of $62.2 million to the state’s Lottery for Education Account pushes the amount raised for education to nearly $700 million.
According to the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation more than 65,000 students will receive awards during the 2006-2007 school year.
A spokesperson for the lottery says the results are proof positive that the mission behind the creation of a lottery is being accomplished.
So far, $50 million in lottery funds has been used to fund specific pre-kindergarten programs since July 1, 2005 and $16.3 million raised for after-school programs. |
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