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

General Assembly passes key bills, including budget, as lawmakers look to close 2021 session

The state budget led a host of important bills that were approved during the week of April 26th as lawmakers prepare to close the 2021 legislative session. The General Assembly, which is looking to adjourn the week of May 3rd has completed the vast majority of its business with most of the remaining action pending on bills that were behind the budget due to their cost.

The no-debt budget, which will fund state government for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, continues lawmakers’ efforts to take care of...