Monday Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam signed legislation to reduce the state sales tax on groceries .25 percent at a ceremony at Sloan’s Grocery in Vonore, Tenn.
The state portion of the sales tax on groceries was 5.25 percent, now it is 5 percent.
“We’re lowering taxes and balancing the state budget by managing conservatively, making strategic investments in our priorities and finding new ways to make government more efficient and effective,” Haslam said.
The bill was introduced by the governor. Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris, R-Collierville, co-sponsored the bill.
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