Tennessee lawmakers propose TennCare-funded approach to combat gun violence

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) – Two Tennessee lawmakers want to enlist help from the state’s Medicaid program to curb gun violence. Senator London Lamar, D-Memphis, and Representative Justin Jones, D-Nashville, want TennCare to assist in crime prevention. Under Senate Bill 1685/House Bill 1738 sponsored by Sen. Lamar and Rep. Jones,…

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