Governor Lee Announces 2021-2022 Budget Passes through General Assembly

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee on Thursday announced the 2021-2022 budget has passed through the General Assembly. The budget totals 42 point six million dollars and includes historic investments in literacy, mental health, broadband , and safety. As a result of fiscal prudence and over 180 million dollars in spending reductions from state agencies, Tennessee is able to return to pre pandemic priorities and invest in public -private partnerships. The new spending document takes effect on July first of 2021.