One year after Shelby County didn’t pass muster, state approves budget

By , Daily Memphian Updated: October 22, 2026 12:59 PM CT | Published: October 22, 2026 12:56 PM CT

The approval restores the county’s borrowing ability, but the state is still urging Shelby County to rebuild its General Fund reserves.

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Shelby County Mickell Lowery Jason Mumpower

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