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'We needed that money': Unicoi County 911 makes ends meet after Gov. Bill Lee vetoes 911 surcharge fee increase

Summary by WJHL
UNICOI CO., Tenn., (WJHL) - On May 1, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee vetoed Senate Joint Resolution 0048, proposing an increase in 911 phone fees from $1.50 to $1.86, leaving some 911 agencies without vital extra funding. The surcharges on every phone line go to the Tennessee Emergency Communication Board to later be distributed among state [...]

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WJHL broke the news on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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