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Rep.Terry of Murfreesboro named chair of House Health Committee

Jan 13, 2023 at 02:23 pm by Voice Wire 14

(Rutherford County, TN) State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD, R-Murfreesboro, has been appointed by House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, to serve as chairman of the House Health.... Read More

State Rep. Charlie Baum files legislation to make it easier for employees to save for retirement in Tennessee

Dec 15, 2022 at 02:00 pm by Voice Wire 201

(Rutherford County, TN) State Rep. Charlie Baum, R-Murfreesboro, today filed legislation that would provide a more convenient option for many private sector employees to open.... Read More

Democracy Hangs in the Balance - VOTE ACCORDINGLY

Oct 31, 2022 at 04:42 pm by Chloe Cerutti 83

COMMENTARY: Democracy Hangs in the Balance – VOTE ACCORDINGLY - Across this nation, Americans are witnessing a breakdown of democratic values sweeping the land.&nbs.... Read More

"Bill Lee and his legislative minions do not deserve another term in office"

Oct 25, 2022 at 01:45 pm by Chloe Cerutti 8

OPINION: Bill Lee and his legislative minions do not deserve another term in office This governor and a number of Republican legislators are running for reelection on the bas.... Read More

OPINION: Submission: "Democracy Hangs in the Balance - VOTE ACCORDINGLY

Oct 12, 2022 at 07:20 pm by Chloe Cerutti 3

Across this nation, Americans are witnessing a breakdown of democratic values sweeping the land. That is clearly in evidence by the loss of personal freedoms, attacks on.... Read More

Commentary: "Why Didn't Tennesseans Vote?"

Aug 31, 2022 at 04:01 pm by Chloe Cerutti 2

Why Didn’t Tennesseans Vote? “All Politics is Local” – Tip O’Neill. This quote from the late Speaker of the House is a reminder of.... Read More

Opinion: The C-Team: Tennessee Deserves Better

Aug 01, 2022 at 04:16 pm by Waterman 1

If Rep. Scott DesJarlais could be summed up in one word, it would be unremarkable. Trained as a physician, the Iowa native was elected as Tennessee’s representative from.... Read More

Armed and Angry - Tennessee is no longer either civil or safe

Apr 27, 2022 at 11:35 am by Chloe Cerutti 3

In many ways, Tennessee is a great place to live. A cost of living 8% lower than the national average, combined with a temperate climate (if you exclude the tornadoes) c.... Read More

Mike Sparks is conservative, American Conservative Union says

Dec 17, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire 4

State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, has been ranked as one of the most conservative members of the Tennessee General Assembly by the American Conservative Union (ACU). During t.... Read More

Bryan Terry ranked among most conservative legislators in Tennessee

Dec 13, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire 1

State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD, R-Murfreesboro, has been ranked as one of the most conservative members of the Tennessee General Assembly by the American Conservative Union (ACU)..... Read More

Democrats vote against partisan school board elections

Dec 09, 2021 at 09:25 am by CathyWatts 3

By an overwhelming majority, the Rutherford County Democratic Party voted not to add partisan Democratic primary elections for school board positions to the ballot in the 2022.... Read More

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Bait and Switch: Will the Democrats replace Kamala Harris?

Dec 06, 2021 at 01:00 pm by clervin

President Biden has officially announced he will run for re-election in 2024, but I wouldn’t bet on it. The announcement’s purpose was undoubtedly to squash rumors.... Read More

Jacob Flatt announces campaign for Rutherford County Juvenile Court Judge

Nov 16, 2021 at 09:15 am by Voice Wire

Senior Judicial Commissioner Jacob Flatt has announced his candidacy for Rutherford County Juvenile Court Judge. Flatt will run as a Republican candidate in the Republican Pri.... Read More

Tim Holden appointed to Lisa Moore's seat on Rutherford County School Board

Nov 11, 2021 at 08:00 pm by Voice Wire

Tim Holden has been appointed by the Rutherford County Commission to serve as the Zone 3 representative on the School Board. Former board member Lisa Moore resigned from the.... Read More

Does Tennessee value corporations more than homeowners?

Oct 15, 2021 at 10:41 am by Michelle Willard 3

As the Tennessee General Assembly gets ready to convene a special session about funding, buildout and oversight of Ford Motor Company’s plans for the Memphis Regional.... Read More