City Council passes $900M budget amid debates on city employee raises and MATA funding
Author: Lauren Turman The City Council approved a $900M budget, finalizing a 3% city employee raise.
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Crime data: 56% of people arrested in 2024 had cases dismissed
by: Brian Didlake MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A non-profit is teaming up with the Memphis Police and
What MATA’s interim CEO charged to her company credit card
by: Jessica Gertler MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Area Transit Authority’s former interim CEO was recently fired after
MATA deputy CEO fired after investigation into spending
by: David Royer MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Area Transit Authority has fired Deputy CEO Bacarra
MATA Deputy CEO on leave over $800K in misspent funds
by: Tia McKenzie, Melissa Moon MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis Area Transit Authority executive was placed on
Government Gangsters, Part 2: How Memphis Mayor Paul Young’s First Year Became One of the Most Corrupt in City History
By: Political Affairs Staff on March 9, 2025 MEMPHIS, TN — The term “Government
City says county clerk failed to collect $7M in fees for months
by: Alex Coleman MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis city leaders say for seven months, the city’s auto-fee
MATA sued; vendor claims it’s owed $555K
by: Jessica Gertler MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Area Transit Authority could be in even more financial
Editorial by Joe B. Kent: Disaster on Wheels — J Ford Canale’s Role in MATA’s Implosion
Editorial on January 13, 2025, By Joe B. Kent MEMPHIS, TN — In a recent
MATA’s proposed interim CEO would make $486 an hour
by: April Thompson MEMPHIS, Tenn. — We’ve been looking into the cost of consultants for MATA,