Tennessee's Governor proposes a $59.5 billion budget, focusing $1 billion on fixing roads.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has proposed a $59.5 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, including a $1 billion investment in road projects to address a $30 billion backlog. The funding comes from one-time general state tax money and a shift of $80 million annually from the sales tax on tires. The budget also allocates funds for education, childcare, and disaster relief, amid slowing tax revenues.

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