As lawmakers move through the legislative process, the Post sat down and talked with Tennessee Department of Finance Commissioner Jim Bryson about the ins and outs of the state budget proposed by Gov. Bill Lee.
Bryson highlighted four key components of this year's budget. The legislature will ultimately amend and pass a budget at the end of this general assembly cycle.Â
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