NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 3 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 2, 2026, by Azya Thornton:

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Senate Approves $100M Disaster Fund Amid FEMA Cuts

Gov. Bill Lee is proposing a statewide fund to help fill gaps left by cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). On Thursday, the Tennessee Senate approved $100 million for the "Governor's Response and Recovery Fund," along with ongoing fun . . .

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