Downtown safety funds survive state whittling of local programs

By , Daily Memphian Updated: April 17, 2025 6:18 PM CT | Published: April 17, 2025 6:18 PM CT

Rep. G.A. Hardaway, along with other Memphis lawmakers, expressed concern over the reductions and outright elimination of many Memphis organizations and programs.

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Tennessee General Assembly Tennessee Legislature Downtown
Benjamin Smith

Benjamin 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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