NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Tennessee State Senate Democratic Leader Raumesh Akbari gives her response to the State of the State address on February 2nd. Governor Lee says our economy is thriving, but Akbari says the cost of electricity, housing and groceries are higher than it’s ever been. “About 50% of those who live in the state are really struggling to even pay their regular bills.” She hopes that our state can keep up with our 8 surrounding states when it comes to legislation that helps the average Tennessean.
-To greatly reduced or eliminate the grocery tax to offset higher prices of food
-Additional funding for our public schools,…