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TN Annual Budget Passes House

By Rose Krzton-Presson

Tennesse – The Tennessee House unanimously passed the state's 30-billion dollar annual spending plan today. They made a late addition of $71,000 for disaster relief, as well as a $60,000 reduction in unemployment benefits. The plan also includes the first pay hike for state employees in four years of 1.6 percent. The budget heads next to the Senate for a vote.