Repeal already

Jim Kyle wants to dial back the Memphis schools bill: As early voting began this week on the referendum to decide the fate of Memphis schools, State Senator Jim Kyle (D-Memphis) filed legislation to repeal the law passed last week that takes the decision out of voters' hands."This bill will raise taxes on the people of Memphis while taking away their voice," Kyle said. "This is taxation without representation."

Senate Bill 855 would repeal the law hurriedly passed by Republicans during committee meetings held outside the regular schedule earlier this month. The law adds additional confusion to the March 8 referendum by delaying any possible merger for three years and allowing special school districts that would make such a merger impossible.