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Memphis' Rep. Akbari on how progressives make change in a red state
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Representative for Memphis’ 91st district, Raumesh Akbari, says that progress and hope lay in common interests, such as criminal justice reform, between those on both sides of the aisle.
Photo: Rep. Akbari speaks in front of the state legislature.
Dawn Majors
Tennessee's practice of suspending licenses from those who owe court fees is found unconstitutional
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“We tend to see misdemeanor driving as irresponsible or someone being dishonest and even criminal when honestly, we who are middle-class forget to pay our fines every day and are not faced with the threat of having a suspended license for more than a year."
Photo: A new ruling states that Tennessee can no longer revoke driver’s licenses from people who cannot afford court fees.
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Visiting students connect to Memphis through 'The Summer Experience'
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
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New Memphis Institute
Creative Works conference launches in Memphis in October
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
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Creative Works Conference
Development News
Avenue Coffee serves up lattes, goodwill in the University District
Friday, May 30, 2014
Innovation & Job News
Greater Memphis Chamber brings the Straight Skinny on hiring veterans
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Feature Story
Meet your 2014 valedictorians
Lesley Young
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Memphis senior named Gates Scholar
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Source:
Memphis University School
Development News
Livable Memphis and ioby launch Create Memphis
Monday, May 26, 2014
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$250 million infrastructure makeover keeps UTHSC competitive
Richard J. Alley
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Innovation & Job News
Freedom Prep Academy receives $1 million innovation grant
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Memphis joins Sustainable Communities Development Program
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
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Memphis-Shelby County Office of Sustainability
Leadership changes for the Grizzlies
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Source:
CBS Sports
Feature Story
Respecting our elders: the Plough Foundation's Aging Initiative
Richard J. Alley
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Innovation & Job News
Bioworks ZeroTo510 accelerator program wins SEMDA innovation award
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Development News
MEMMobile hits the streets to promote retail, entrepreneurship
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Feature Story
Turning around the student achievement gap by incentivizing success
Anna Mullins
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Innovation & Job News
Kairos expands workforce development services, anticipates growth
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Memphis' 'tactical urbanism' sets example for the nation
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
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CBS News
Feature Story
Seven days in Memphis: boot camp puts tactical urbanism to work in the city
Richard J. Alley
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Development News
Visible Music College breaks 'underground' downtown
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
archer>malmo lets creatives tinker
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Source:
Jackson Sun
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A great city is driven by great leaders. In business, government and education, our community leaders are solving problems and driving innovation. By training and empowering Memphis leadership to make an impact, our city is guaranteeing a better future
in all sectors. The effects of good leadership – making a difference in families, jobs, and neighborhoods – ripple.
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