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    Congressional letter: Medicaid block grants not legal under federal law

    The chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce is questioning the legality of Medicaid block grants for states such as Tennessee, saying Congress would have to change federal law to allow this type of healthcare funding.

    By Sam Stockard September 18, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    River mayors avoid words ‘climate change’ in push for funds

    A coalition of mayors from towns and cities along the Mississippi River are in town through Thursday for their annual meeting. Record flooding along other parts of the river earlier this year is the major topic of discussion. 

    By Bill Dries September 18, 2019
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    Plans to put security cameras everywhere in Shelby County still a work in progress

    With the funding in place to put security cameras in every Shelby County Commission district, officials are still trying to figure out how to do it.

    By Linda A. Moore September 19, 2019
  • Metro

    ProTech announces name change and launch of new website

    ProTech Systems Group, Inc. has changed its name to ProTech Services Group, Inc.

    By Natalie Pilgrim September 18, 2019
  • Metro

    Edge4Vets workshop to connect veterans with job possibilities

    Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority and partners will present an Edge4Vets workshop Oct. 1 to help veterans translate military experiences into civilian careers.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 18, 2019
  • State Government

    State Sen. Robinson: Governor gift-wraps refusal to expand Medicaid

    Gov. Bill Lee’s $7.85 billion “modified” block grant proposal is drawing support from conservative backers and criticism from patient advocates who believe it will take people off the TennCare rolls.

    By Sam Stockard September 18, 2019
  • Metro

    Oldham endorses sales tax hike ballot question

    Former Memphis Police Director and Shelby County Sheriff Bill Oldham has endorsed the proposed half percent sales tax hike on the Oct. 3 Memphis ballot.

    By Bill Dries September 18, 2019
  • Metro

    Martavious Banks files $10 million federal lawsuit against city, officers

    Martavious Banks, 26, shot by Memphis police during a traffic stop, has filed a $10 million civil lawsuit in federal court against the officers and the city. The suit claims excessive force was used during the incident and that his constitutional rights were violated. 

    By Yolanda Jones September 18, 2019
  • Metro

    Shelby County Commission committee gives approval to expand Uptown TIF

    The Shelby County Commission approved Wednesday an ordinance on second reading to expand the Uptown TIF. The full commission will vote Monday.

    By Linda A. Moore September 18, 2019
  • Metro

    The Container Store donating $12,300 to Le Bonheur

    The Container store raised $12,300 for Le Bohneur Children's Hospital during its opening weekend.

    By Abigail Warren September 18, 2019
  • Metro

    Movie showing to mark 150th birthday of Mahatma Gandhi

    Hollywood 20 Cinema will hold free screenings of the 1982 film "Gandhi" Oct. 4-10 in honor of the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's birth. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 18, 2019
  • Elections

    Sawyer says she is in mayor’s race to end as she works to rebuild trust

    After three days of intensifying controversy, mayoral contender and Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer said Tuesday she remains a candidate for mayor and is working to rebuild trust with LGBTQ allies no matter what happens in the election.

    By Bill Dries September 17, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Legal questions cloud enforcement of state ban on cell phone driving

    The state law that outlaws holding or touching a cell phone while driving in Tennessee is probably enforceable by Memphis Police right now, according to the City Council’s attorney.

    By Bill Dries September 17, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Raleigh TIF moving toward goal of end-of-year approval

    A Raleigh tax increment financing – or TIF – district with Austin Peay Highway as a corridor for mixed use development could be in place by the end of the year.

    By Bill Dries September 17, 2019
  • Elections

    Kamala Harris to campaign Sunday in Memphis

    The Democratic presidential contender will hold a town hall meeting at East High School Sunday evening. The Tennessee presidential primary is in March.

    By Bill Dries September 18, 2019
  • Metro

    Memphis early vote numbers clarified for first two days

    A total of 3,883 Memphians cast early votes during the first two days of the voting period, the Shelby County Election Commission announced.

    By Bill Dries September 17, 2019
  • State Government

    State could net up to $1 billion through block grant, but no public hearing set for Memphis

    Tennessee could draw up to $1 billion more in Medicaid funds annually to increase services and possibly add people to TennCare if the federal government agrees to a “modified” block grant proposal, according to Gov. Bill Lee. But no public hearing is scheduled for Memphis.

    By Sam Stockard September 17, 2019
  • Education

    Tennessee hits record-high graduation rate in 2019

    The uptick for Shelby County Schools was small — from 79.2% to 79.3%. It was below the 80% benchmark set by Tennessee’s largest district to reach its goal of achieving a 90% graduation rate by 2025.

    By Marta W. Aldrich September 17, 2019
  • City of Memphis

    Council explores making state’s cellphone ban in cars effective in Memphis

    With a short agenda Tuesday, the city council appears to have booted a final vote on the long-delayed Memphis 3.0 plan until after the Oct. 3 city elections. The council is scheduled to take a final vote on new rules for public art on city property.

    By Bill Dries September 16, 2019
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    Sawyer: ‘It’s not about getting the campaign back on track’

    Mayoral contender Tami Sawyer says her priority is healing the pain caused by old tweets. On Monday, two LGBTQ organizations issued statements that focused on a 2014 tweet by Sawyer about outing a gay teacher at St. Mary’s Episcopal School.

    By Bill Dries September 17, 2019
  • Metro

    Prospero Health to be welcomed Downtown Tuesday morning

    Local and state officials will meet Tuesday morning, Sept. 17, to announce that a new health care company will establish a large Downtown presence in the One Commerce Square building.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 17, 2019
  • Metro

    Former Kustoff staffer takes counsel job with House Speaker Sexton

    Kevin Johnson, a former counsel for Congressman David Kustoff, has joined House Speaker Cameron Sexton’s staff as general counsel and senior adviser.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 16, 2019
  • Metro

    Arlington early vote total is heavy

    The early voter turnout for Thursday's Arlington municipal elections came in at more than 1,500 votes.

    By Bill Dries September 16, 2019
  • Elections

    Mayor’s race shifts as Sawyer responds to Twitter controversy

    The Tennessee Equality Project and director of OUTMemphis each issued statements on a 2014 tweet by Memphis mayoral contender and Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer about outing a gay teacher.

    By Bill Dries September 16, 2019
  • Public Safety

    Defense attorney John Keith Perry gaining name recognition with high-profile cases

    John Keith Perry, a Tennessee and Mississippi attorney, is representing the man accused in the killing of Lorenzen Wright and also the suspect in the shooting at Walmart in Southaven. Perry is gaining attention for taking on high-profile cases. 

    By Yolanda Jones September 16, 2019

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