Memphis near the eye of national mask debate storm
Biden’s education secretary warned at least 3 GOP governors, including Bill Lee
In a statement to Republican governors, President Joe Biden said: “If you aren’t going to help, at least get out of the way.” Gov. Bill Lee responded on Twitter, “Regarding the Biden Administration letter: Parents know better than the government what’s best for their children.” (AP photos)
Tennessee finds itself at the center of a national debate over whether mask mandates promote public health at the expense of citizens’ liberty.
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Ian Round is The Daily Memphian’s state government reporter based in Nashville. He came to Tennessee from Maryland, where he reported on local politics for Baltimore Brew. He earned a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Maryland in December 2019.
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