Tennessee on pace for another surplus in 2026-27, as House speaker proposes narrow grocery tax cut

By , Tennessee Lookout Published: November 15, 2026 4:00 AM CT
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Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton kicked off the legislative season by introducing a bill to cut the sales tax on milk, eggs and bread. 

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