Republican House speaker-nominee commits to Shelby/Memphis economy

By Sam Stockard, Daily Memphian Updated: December 02, 2018 4:00 AM CT | Published: November 30, 2018 5:35 PM CT

Calling Memphis a key part of Tennessee’s economy, Republican House Speaker-nominee Glen Casada says he will ensure the city receives its “fair share” of economic development projects through the state.

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Sam Stockard is a Nashville-based reporter with more than 30 years of journalism experience as a writer, editor and columnist covering the state Legislature and Tennessee politics for The Daily Memphian.

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Republican House speaker-nominee commits to Shelby/Memphis economy

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