Tennessee lawmakers are clashing over how to balance the state budget, with the Senate and House opposed on the best way to provide relief to Tennesseans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Senate lawmakers finished drafting their $39.4 billion spending plan last week, ahead of the House, which included $1.5 billion in cuts over three years. The Senate’s version aligned with what Gov. Bill Lee’s administration outlined to address the expected revenue drops caused by coronavirus. However, House lawmakers unveiled a drastically different budget proposal this week. That means the Senate and House will have to negotiate a final version before being able to adjourn.
Tennessee lawmakers clash over budget details
Jun 17, 2020 | 5:00 AM