Tag #Road Funding

What is the primary focus of Governor Lee's proposed budget regarding infrastructure, and what are the immediate consequences of this proposal?

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee proposed a \$1 billion investment in road projects to tackle the state's \$30 billion backlog. This includes \$1 billion in one-time funds and an annual \$80 million shift from tire sales tax. This follows a similar \$3 billion allocation two years prior.