In final State of the State, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee pushes to double private-school vouchers

Despite planning to cut the state budget, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is proposing a 100% increase in private-school vouchers, ...

'The work of a frontiersman never stops' | Gov. Bill Lee outlines ambitious budget in 2026 State of the State Address

Gov. Bill Lee's final State of the State address unveils a $57.9 billion budget centered on nuclear and economic growth, ...
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Gov. Bill Lee's $57.9 billion budget doubles down on school vouchers

Gov. Bill Lee used his final State of the State speech Monday to double down on his signature issue, pressing lawmakers to ...
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Governor's Budget Doubles Money for School Vouchers

During State of the State address, Lee proposes $58 billion for 2026 budget; Democrats’ rebuttal focuses on affordability ...
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Tennessee Comptroller Foresees Difficult Budget Year on Horizon

In the wake of business tax cuts and dried-up federal stimulus funds, Tennessee Comptroller Jason Mumpower predicted a tough budget for fiscal year 2026-27. Mumpower, who chairs the funding board that ...
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A Breakdown of Tennessee Departments’ $4.72 Billion Budget Requests

To close out 2025, Tennessee’s various state departments put in their budget requests to Gov. Bill Lee’s administration, totalling $4.72 billion for fiscal year 2026-27. Lee is set to propose a budget ...