Lee’s mask opt-out renewal is ‘bone’ to his base, analysts say
‘During this whole pandemic, (Gov. Lee) has not reversed course or backed off once he made the decision that it was the right thing to do.’
Protesters gather outside Collierville Schools’ administration building on Aug. 9, to show opposition to the Shelby County Health Department’s mandate for universal masking in schools. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian file)
Three federal judges have said the mask opt-out order is unlawful, but analysts say it doesn’t matter. Lee can still say he tried.
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Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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