Health care providers urge Gov. Lee to act on gun violence
Gov. Bill Lee answers questions during a news conference Monday, April 3, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Lee held a news conference with state legislative leaders to talk about proposed legislation to address gun violence in schools. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Signees of an open letter to Lee’s administration — drafted by a Memphis pediatrician — come from all over Tennessee, including Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Murfreesboro, Sewanee, Knoxville, Lebanon and Mt. Juliet.
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gun violence Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Governor Bill Lee Dr. Jason YaunAisling Mäki
Aisling Mäki has been writing about Memphis since she moved to the city more than 20 years ago. She’s worked for print, digital and broadcast news outlets, including Memphis Daily News and Action News 5 (WMC), as well as public relations agencies. Her work has earned awards from The Associated Press, Tennessee Press Association, Society of Professional Journalists and Public Relations Society of America.
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