Lee Introduces Forward Moving, Long Term Investment Amendment To State Budget

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee introduces next years fiscal budget amendment as an act of prudence and a focus on strategic long term investments. The amendment includes almost 600 million dollars in available funds as a result of fiscal prudence. The 580 million dollars will support strategic investing in long term initiatives to move the state forward. Among the notable investments in the amendment include tax cuts for a two week sales tax holiday for groceries, funding for K-12 Education and mental health as well as contributions to higher education, support for rural and agriculture projects, along with safety, economic development and transportation