Tennessee legislation to allow takeover of Memphis schools advances. What we know
The legislation is sponsored by Memphis Republican Rep. Mark White, who told the committee he has been working on it for two ...
Tennessee bill outlines reasons for taking over school districts. How does MSCS fare?
Draft legislation obtained by The CA shows how the "Tennessee Public School Accountability Act" may be used to appoint a ...
Daily Memphian1d
County Commission stands pat on grants, but moves ahead on ethics board changes
While the County Commission grants program will continue without any moratorium, commissioners will meet Wednesday, March 19, ...
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Draft legislation would enable TN takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools: What it says
The draft legislation outlines how the state could appoint a state oversight board of MSCS and, potentially, other districts ...
Brennan Center for Justice7dOpinion
The Fight to Vote Continues
Today’s fight to vote does not yet call on us to show the physical bravery displayed by the heroes on the Edmund Pettus ...
Vance promotes Trump's 'whole government' immigration crackdown during visit to US-Mexico border
Vice President JD Vance plans to visit the U.S.-Mexico border to highlight the tougher immigration policies the Trump administration says have led to dramatically fewer arrests for illegal crossings.
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Abbott’s Border Splurge
In April 2022, when Abbott first announced his plans to bus migrants from Texas border towns like Del Rio and Eagle Pass to ...
USA Today15d
What we know about Shelby County nonprofits allegedly tied to Edmund Ford Jr. bribery case
UCAN of Memphis received a grant from Shelby County Government for $53,500, with Sawyer adding on an additional $3,500. Ford sponsored the resolution and voted for it both during committee ...