Tennessee’s agricultural industry is at a crossroads. As the state’s number one economic driver—generating over $89 billion in economic impact and supporting nearly 360,000 jobs—agriculture is facing mounting challenges from land conversion and increasing demands for efficiency and sustainability. In response, the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) has submitted a $3 million recurring … Continued

114th General Assembly - Year 1

  The Lee Administration released its amendment to the 2024-2025 fiscal year proposed budget. The amendment adjusts the governor’s original proposal based on the state’s revenue trends. Along with most of the key UT investments the governor proposed at the beginning of the year, the amendment adds authorization language and additional funds to support UT … Continued

113th General Assembly - Year 2