The Tennessee House voted 85-12 late Wednesday night to approve a compromise version of the 2009-2010 appropriations bill. Representatives later voted 89-8 on a bond bill. Both measures were sent to the Senate, which was expected to take up the bills early this morning.

For a wrap-up of Wednesday's General Assembly action, see today's Chattanooga Times Free Press. Follow the latest updates at timesfreepress.com.