Tennessee GOP leaders threaten funding cut for Memphis over proposed gun control measures.

Tennessee GOP leaders, including Governor Bill Lee and Senator Bill Hagerty, have threatened to withhold millions in state funding from Memphis if the city moves forward with plans to put three local gun control initiatives on the November ballot. The proposed measures, which include requiring permits for handguns, banning AR-15-style rifles, and implementing a "red flag" ordinance, conflict with Tennessee's lax gun laws. Memphis city council members have expressed their willingness to face potential funding cuts, despite the measures' potential conflict with state laws.

August 26, 2024
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