Former state Sen. Roy Herron dies after jet ski accident

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

50% : Behind that warm smile, he was as tenacious as they come and never better than when he was fighting for public schools, affordable healthcare, and working families," said Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Raumesh Akbari, D-Memphis, in a written statement.

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