Homeless camps could be cleared from state roads if bill becomes law
State Sen. Brent Taylor, R-Eads, speaks during a press conference Jan. 9. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
The bill requires TDOT to work with local communities to create a policy regarding the collection and disposal of personal property used for camping near or around state and interstate highways.
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Tennessee General Assembly homelessness Brent TaylorBenjamin Smith
Benjamin Smith reports on state politics for The Daily Memphian. Ben studied journalism at The University of Alabama and wrote for magazines in Alexander City, Alabama. Ben currently lives in Nashville and enjoys music, basketball and reading.
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