According to an article in the Tennessean, Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey doesn't have any new suggestions for tackling the ongoing budget challenges in Tennessee. It appears it is too late in the game.
Here's the excerpt:
Lt. Gov. and Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey said Friday that he expected the state to dip further into its $750 million rainy day fund to cover the shortfall. Bredesen is already planning to use $64.6 million from the fund this year, but intends to replace it in the coming year.
Ramsey, who is considering running for governor, has been critical of the state's use of one-time federal stimulus funds to cover yearly budget items, but said Friday it was too late in the fiscal year to make drastic cuts.
"I would prefer not to, but I don't see any way around it," Ramsey said. "I can't think of a better suggestion right now."
Maybe once he's Governor he'll have some ideas?
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