With recess looming, legislature will only deal with ‘essential’ legislation
By Sam Stockard, Daily Memphian
Updated: March 18, 2020 1:33 PM CT | Published: March 18, 2020 1:33 PM CT
State legislators said they would deal only with “essential” legislation as the General Assembly prepares to recess in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. but a Senate committee passed legislation Wednesday allowing mistakes in voter registration to be punished with fines.
As of Wednesday, March 18, the Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed 98 cases of novel coronavirus statewide. That includes four in Shelby County.
The United Soccer League has extended it suspension of play for teams – including 901 FC – until at least May 10, the league announced Wednesday afternoon.
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