There are 43 article(s) tagged Jerri Green:

• September 2023

  • District 2 Council race has six candidates and one main issue — crime

    Six candidates in the Memphis City Council District 2 race cite crime as prevailing issue, but they also have concerns about economic vitality and blight.

    By Don Wade September 07, 2023

• July 2023

  • Jerri Green, Luke Hatler and Benji Smith among new faces in council races

    Here’s a look at some of the newest names on the still-forming October Memphis election ballot. The deadline for candidates to get their names in the races for city council and mayor is noon Thursday.

    By Bill Dries July 17, 2023

• September 2022

  • Republican state Rep. Mark White running unopposed for reelection

    The Democrats didn’t field a candidate in a district that used to be — before redistricting — one of the General Assembly’s most flippable.

    By Ian Round September 13, 2022

• May 2022

  • What it took to make a diversion of children away from Juvenile Court a reality

    Leaders of county government’s effort to bridge gaps in the local juvenile justice system and move children with non-violent offenses away from contact with the system talked about the approach on “Behind The Headlines.”

    By Bill Dries May 10, 2022

• January 2021

  • Jerri Green named interim director of The Community Legal Center

    Former state House candidate Jerri Green has been named interim executive director of The Community Legal Center. 

    By Yolanda Jones January 05, 2021

• November 2020

  • White defeats Green in District 83 House race

    White retains his seat with 55% of the vote, according to unofficial totals from the Shelby County Election Commission.

    By Yolanda Jones November 03, 2020

• October 2020

  • Opinion: Dueling fliers mean local campaigns are getting nasty

    Issues and a candidate’s record should sway voters – not these glossy and trashy campaign fliers that are handy only as makeshift dust pans.

    By Otis Sanford October 29, 2020

  • School vouchers are an issue in legislative races

    In one of the legislature’s most high-profile races, Jerri Green is considered a serious challenger to Republican Rep. Mark White, chairman of the House Education Committee. They are polar opposites on the issue of vouchers.

    By Marta W. Aldrich October 15, 2020

• September 2020

  • Learning-loss announcement bothers Republican lawmakers

    Republican lawmakers such as state Rep. Kevin Vaughan are irritated by a state report about “learning loss” among K-12 students statewide, with schools on inconsistent footing and different health department directives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    By Sam Stockard September 27, 2020

• August 2020

  • Governor’s order allowing contact sports draws criticism, support

    Gov. Bill Lee's decision to allow high school contact sports such as football and girls' soccer is drawing incredulity and support as the season nears.

    By Sam Stockard August 04, 2020

• May 2020

  • Chancellor leaves opening to challenge ruling striking down voucher law

    The Davidson County chancellor who ruled the state’s voucher law is unconstitutional is allowing the state to expedite a challenge before the Court of Appeals. And the Governor's Office and state Sen. Brian Kelsey are ready to go to the state Supreme Court if necessary.

    By Sam Stockard May 05, 2020

• April 2020

  • Legislators doubt schools will reopen, question voucher rollout

    State lawmakers say schools likely won't reopen this year amid the COVID-19 threat, and some are questioning the state Department of Education for rolling out applications for education savings accounts during an emergency.

    By Sam Stockard April 02, 2020

• February 2020

  • White shifts gears on student lunch debt, introduces own bill

    State Rep. Mark White may be changing direction on legislation designed to stop schools from “shaming” students who pile up meal debt by sponsoring his own version of the bill as a Democratic lawmaker battles to overcome a damaging amendment.

    By Sam Stockard February 21, 2020

  • Monday marks busy day on local political calendar

    As the Iowa presidential caucuses get underway Monday, it also marks the last day to register to vote in the March 3 Tennessee presidential primaries and the first day for candidates in the August state and federal primaries to pull and file their paperwork to get on the ballot.

    By Bill Dries February 03, 2020

• December 2019

  • Memphis Zoo could soon sell alcohol beverages

    State Sen. Brian Kelsey and House Minority Leader Karen Camper are sponsoring legislation that would allow the zoo to sell alcoholic beverages during regular operating hours.

    By Sam Stockard December 12, 2019

  • White: Non-tuition portions of school vouchers might be taxable

    State Rep. Mark White believes non-tuition items paid for with education savings accounts could be taxed under the state's new voucher program. But even as questions are raised about the governor's initiative, the Department of Education still hasn't firmed up the rules.

    By Sam Stockard December 05, 2019

• November 2019

  • White bases House re-election race on education reform work

    Seeking a seventh House term representing Shelby County’s District 83, state Rep. Mark White stands on his record of “education reform” and defends support of the governor’s education savings account legislation, which is set to take effect in 2020.

    By Sam Stockard November 24, 2019

  • Green takes ‘One Tough Mother’ stance in House District 83 run

    Memphis product Jerri Green might be a mother of three, but she’s ready to fight for the House District 83 seat in a 2020 race with Republican state Rep. Mark White.

    By Sam Stockard November 14, 2019