Lewis County Herald - Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

Preparation for the upcoming session on January 12th

Preparations are already underway for the most important task we will undertake next year – our state budget. From funding such priorities as education, health care services, public safety and our roads, the appropriations bill is the most far reaching bill passed each legislative session. The importance of this legislation is highlighted by the fact that passage of the budget is the only duty prescribed for the General Assembly by Tennessee’s constitution.

During the week of November 16th, work on the 2021-2022 budget began in earnest after...