State will work with Shelby County leaders on reopening plan
By Sam Stockard, Daily Memphian
Updated: April 28, 2020 3:45 PM CT | Published: April 28, 2020 3:39 PM CT
Gov. Bill Lee says he doesn’t believe he will have to step in and ask Shelby County to reopen its economy. He said the Economic Recovery Group is working with Shelby County leaders to determine a time frame and plan for restarting the economy.
Tennessee is set to received a total of $3.6 billion in federal funds to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, about $1.3 billion of which is restricted for federal programs such as the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP).
The Tennessee Pledge asks businesses to open with an environment safe for their employees, Gov. Bill Lee said, and businesses can put a poster in their window showing they’re taking the Tennessee Pledge.
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