Legislators approve bill limiting Health Department autonomy
Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally (R-Oak Ridge), arrives at his seat at the special session of the Tennessee Senate in Nashville. He and House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) sponsored the bill that will strip the autonomy of health departments in six counties, including Shelby County. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
The bill amending the Health Department’s power is headed to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk.
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Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and covers the suburbs for The Daily Memphian.
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