Tennessee Gov. Lee Declines Federal Summer Food Aid Amid Urging from Mayors and Congressmen

Governor Bill Lee of Tennessee has declined to accept over $84 million in federal funds for summer food assistance for low-income children, opting instead for a smaller, state-funded program that covers only 15 counties, leaving many children in urban areas without support. Despite urging from community leaders and advocates, the decision aligns with a broader Republican trend of rejecting federal welfare expansion, potentially impacting thousands of hungry children and the local economy.