Political Battle Over Interest Rates Not New, Not Good
Interest rates are increasingly becoming a political battleground, something that is not supposed to happen in the American system. Tennessee Tech Economics Professor Chelsea Dowell said the Federal Reserve raised interest rates in recent years to combat inflation. The Federal Government does not control the Federal Reserve, despite threats from President Donald Trump to fire […]
New ARP Ruling To Help Counties With Reporting And Speed Of Projects
A new ruling on ARP funding has came down from the federal government allowing up to $10 million to be placed in a county’s general fund as a revenue loss. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he anticipates the county will take advantage. “Once we take it as loss revenue, then we don’t have to […]
State Senator Bailey Requests Special Session With Concerns Of Federal COVID Overreach
State Senator Paul Bailey sent a letter to Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally Friday requesting a special session for the Tennessee General Assembly. In the letter, Bailey said that the federal government is overreaching in its push for vaccinations and mask-wearing and that it should be an individual’s personal choice. “While the General Assembly did act, […]
New Government Program Aids in Internet Cost
Starting Wednesday, May 12th, the federal government will subsidize up to $50 of internet cost for some households through the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. Ben Lomand Connect Marketing and Public Relations Manager Bryan Kell said the program will aid families who qualify by providing more affordable costs for internet use. “I think any time you […]
Confusion Over Stimulus Checks Common
As COVID-19 stimulus checks arrive in local accounts, confusion surrounding the payment’s affect on taxes continues. Certified Public Accountant Jennifer Phipps said, despite rumors to the contrary, the stimulus money is not directly connected to your tax returns. “The reason why I think people are thinking it is something related to your future income taxes […]
