Coalition urges tax hikes to fund social programs
Cardell Orrin of Stand for Children Tennessee (center) led the press conference calling for the city and county to follow the FY27 “moral budget.” (Joi Malone/The Daily Memphian)
The “Moral Budget” calls for tax increases to fund social programs, especially those that support children, as well as increased funding for transportation, housing and public safety.
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Joi Malone is a Milwaukee native and a graduate of East Tennessee State University. As an enthusiast of creativity, Joi strives to incorporate art and culture into her work in any way she can.
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