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To Dump or not to dump? Thats the question about landfills

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To dump, or not to dump? That's the question! Landfill dumping has been a main approach for municipal solid wastes disposal and will be continued in the near future. However,.... Read More

What Determines How Much Elected Officials Get Paid?

Jul 13, 2021 at 08:00 am by robmtchl

Compensation for Countywide Elected Officials  There are specific statutes regarding compensation for each office. In general, statutes prescribe salaries accor.... Read More

Learn About County Government: Your County Constitutional Officers

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What is a "Constitutional Official" vs. a "Department Head"? Several amendments to the Tennessee Constitution were approved in 1978; among them was an amendment restructuring.... Read More

Learn About How County Government Works in Tennessee

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Government should not be "something that happens to us" as opposed as what it should be, "something that happens for us." I want to help folks understand more about their loca.... Read More

Main Street Programs Merge Commerce and Preservation Together

May 31, 2021 at 11:00 am by robmtchl

The Tennessee Main Street Program requires communities to illustrate a commitment from local government and other local organizations, an adequate organizational budget, a str.... Read More

When is Currency not Currency? When it's Cryptocurrency.

May 14, 2021 at 07:00 am by robmtchl 4

Virtual currencies, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Dogecoin, have raised questions in relation to money transmission and currency exchange. The Tennessee Money Tr.... Read More

Murfreesboro FAQ: What is the current status of the Cherry Lane project?

Nov 03, 2020 at 11:00 am by Michelle Willard

Murfreesboro Voice reader Terry Tewell asked about what is going on with the Cherry Lane extension project. Back in January, Murfreesboro City Council approved a plan to exte.... Read More
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Murfreesboro FAQ: How does the Rutherford Election Commission verify signatures on ballots?

Oct 20, 2020 at 09:47 am by Michelle Willard 1

Murfreesboro Voice Reader Susan Allen wanted to know how signatures are verified for mail-in, absentee ballots. The signatures on all mail-in ballots (and all ballots in ge.... Read More

How many fire hydrants does Consolidated Utility District have?

Jul 23, 2020 at 09:12 am by Voice Wire

Consolidated Utility District recently surpassed 5,000 fire hydrants the water utility services within its distribution system. This number is significant in terms of water av.... Read More

Murfreesboro FAQ: The confusion between Truth in Taxation and the Certified Tax Rate

Jul 23, 2020 at 08:00 am by robmtchl

There is often confusion among taxpayers surrounding Tennessee's "Truth in Taxation" statutes and the "certified tax rate."  The statutes require assessors to certify th.... Read More

Murfreesboro FAQ: When will my house be reappraised?

Jul 21, 2020 at 10:00 am by robmtchl

After the "Great Recession," assessors across Tennessee used the most recent sales data available in their mass appraisal models. As a result, many taxpayers enjoyed several y.... Read More
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Murfreesboro FAQ: Can the November Election be postponed?

Apr 13, 2020 at 09:02 am by Michelle Willard

On April 6, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers was blocked by the state's Supreme Court from postponing its Presidential Primary set for Aril 7 over concerns about further spreading.... Read More
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Murfreesboro FAQ: What you should know about the Tennessee Sunshine Law

Mar 12, 2020 at 11:00 am by Michelle Willard

March 15-21 is celebrated as National Sunshine Week. The celebration was launched by the American Society of News Editors in 2005 to draw attention to the need to push back ag.... Read More
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Murfreesboro FAQ: Does MTSU pay property taxes?

Mar 05, 2020 at 03:52 pm by Michelle Willard

Because MTSU is a government property, it is exempt from paying property taxes. State law "governs exemption of property of any educational institution owned, operated, or.... Read More
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Murfreesboro FAQ: Early voting in the Presidential Primary

Feb 20, 2020 at 10:12 am by Michelle Willard

Early voting has started for the Super Tuesday Presidential Primary, set for March 3. Early voting runs through Feb. 25 at locations across the county. You don't need a reaso.... Read More

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