Lee says ‘everything’s on the table’ for budget cuts

By , Daily Memphian Updated: May 19, 2020 4:00 AM CT | Published: May 19, 2020 4:00 AM CT

Grappling with finances in the pandemic era, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says the entire budget is up for review, including funds tied to the Education Savings Account, though he favors keeping the program intact as the Legislature gets ready to convene June 1.

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Sam Stockard

Sam Stockard

Sam Stockard is a Nashville-based reporter with more than 30 years of journalism experience as a writer, editor and columnist covering the state Legislature and Tennessee politics for The Daily Memphian.


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