At the beginning of 2014, when Colorado became the first state to allow the sale of marijuana for recreational use, the whole world was watching. “It was insane,” says Toni Fox, owner of Denver’s 3D Cannabis Center, where the first…
Read MoreDay: April 15, 2015
Federal Taxes Reach All Time High But Feds Still Spend Too Much
The budget deficit in the U.S. widened over the first six months of fiscal 2015 as spending on Social Security and health services increased, a government report showed. Spending exceeded revenue by $439.5 billion from October through March, compared with…
Read MoreWho Is the Real Godfather of American Politics?
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the end of the American “Civil War,” more accurately described as the War to Prevent Southern Independence. It is also the 31st anniversary of the movie, The Godfather, Part II. A single scene…
Read MoreUnhappy Just Taxing Humans, Wilson County Now Wants to Tax Dogs and Cats
A proposal create an animal licensing fee and tax residents for owning cats and dogs is causing a lot of controversy in Lebanon. The idea to charge an annual fee was raised at a recent budget work session. Under the…
Read MoreLocal Politician Shocks Community With Honesty and Apology
Local politician Vic Lineweaver is asking for forgiveness after he was arrested for DUI over the weekend. The former Davidson County Juvenile Court Clerk is running for the Metro Council seat in District 35, representing the Bellevue area. In an…
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