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All five candidates will be on the ballot for Tuesday's primary election.
Early voting begins on April 15, and all three candidates will be on the ballot as Democrats for the May 5 primary.
The Memphis Councilwoman is the only Democrat running for governor who’s held an elected office.
Linda McMahon fielded questions from Senators about her department’s proposed smaller budget.
Opponents brought up union concerns this week, but didn’t mention students.
The district voted down applications for Blueprint College and Career Prep, Empowerment Academy, Memphis Elites STEAM Academy, Opportunity Youth Academy, and Urban Dove Team Charter Schools Memphis I and II, on the consent calendar.
The MNPS Board of Education denied every proposed charter school for the fifth straight year
The approvals came at the behest of Superintendent Dr. Marlon King, who in the past has made efforts to keep charter schools out of the district.
The commission voted 7-5 to act against the state’s takeover, but a two-thirds majority is needed to add the measure to the agenda for later voting.
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