State bill on pipelines would not undo city ordinances, council told
Ekpe Abioto plays the djembe before Rev. William Barber II, co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign, speaks during a rally supporting the Memphis Community Against the Pipeline at Alonzo Weaver Park. While some amedments have been made to a state pipeline bill, it would still limit the council’s ability to regulate convenience stores with gas pumps. (Brad Vest/The Daily Memphian file)
Council members withdrew a resolution Tuesday, March 22, opposing the bill in Nashville after amendments were made. The bill would still limit the council’s ability to regulate convenience stores with gas pumps.
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