NASHVILLE – Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey said today he and Senate Republicans have agreed on a course of action with regard to the state budget and plan to reach out to House leaders in coming days.
“I think we’ve reached a consensus on the Republican side of where we are on this and to make cuts instead of increasing taxes,” Lt. Gov. Ramsey, who is the Senate speaker, told reporters.
GOP lawmakers met privately Wednesday night. Republicans were to have unveiled their plan two weeks ago, but have been slow in developing what they hope is a workable alternative.
“The next step we want is kind of move with our cohorts in the House,” he said, “just leadership, four or five of us, get together, hopefully expedite this process to where we can get out of here (legislative session) in a week or so and not have a major disagreement before we unveil a plan.”
He did not reveal what cuts Senate Republicans are looking to make.