Tennessee General Assembly passes $58B budget
Tennessee's $58 billion budget for fiscal year 2027 includes an increase in starting teacher pay to $50,000 and $112 million for 35,000 school choice scholarships.
Sen. Bo Watson, R-Hixson, said the General Assembly remains committed to health care.
"This budget makes significant investments in healthcare and hospitals, ensuring providers have the resources to serve patients and strengthen care across our state," Watson said. "We remain committed to improving healthcare in Tennessee and finding innovative ways to support it."