State Sens. London Lamar, Brent Taylor debate on bail reform, proposed laws
State Sen. London Lamar (D-Memphis, left) and State Sen. Brent Taylor (R-Eads) appeared on “Behind the Headlines” on Friday, March 1, 2024. (The Daily Memphian files)
Two state senators, both from the Memphis area and both members of Tennessee’s Senate Judiciary Committee, agree on many aspects of the city’s crime problem even though they see different paths for solving it.
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