Tennessee Governor Bill Lee on Monday delivered his fourth State of the State address and presented budget and legislative priorities to a joint session of the General Assembly.

“Tennessee stands as a beacon to the rest of the country for how we can change lives when we control the size of government, prioritize efficiency, and make smart and responsible investments,” Lee said. “I am proud to propose a budget and America at Its Best policies that reinforce freedom, innovation, exceptionalism and optimism.”

The proposed $52.6 billion budget includes strategic investments in education...