Funeral Homes Help To Solve Transportation Needs For Voters

KCUR | By Frank Morris

Published November 3, 2020 at 11:04 AM EST

Some older voters have limited options for getting to the polls — there are lots of work-arounds though. But in some cities, funeral homes are making sure they get there.

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