By Sam Stockard, Daily Memphian
Published: April 28, 2020 4:52 PM CT
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).
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.
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