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Gov. Bill Lee proposes rainy-day boost and franchise-tax overhaul in state address
State of the State — Governor of Tennessee · March 7, 2024
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Summary
In his State of the State address, Governor Bill Lee proposed a $20 million deposit to grow Tennessee’s rainy‑day fund to $2 billion and an overhaul of the nearly 90‑year‑old franchise tax, framing both as steps to preserve fiscal stability and support future tax cuts.
NASHVILLE — Governor Bill Lee outlined steps to strengthen Tennessee’s fiscal position in his State of the State address, proposing a $20,000,000 investment to grow the state’s rainy‑day fund toward $2,000,000,000 and a simplification of the franchise tax as part of further tax relief.
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