government

Gas Taxes (MM #4894)

The other day, we were talking about electric vehicles. They’re in the news a lot these days. Many states struggle with them, too. You don’t need gas when you drive an EV, so you’re not paying gas taxes. And that’s how most states fund their road repairs and construction. So many states want EV drivers…

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Your Thermostat (MM #4842)

In many homes, it’s something that can lead to a lot of arguments. What’s the best setting for your thermostat? Finding the right temperature for everyone is a challenge. Some care about their comfort, others only care about the cost. The government wants us to think about the power grid, and the U.S. Department of…

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Make It Official (MM #4699)

The state legislature here in Tennessee has been in the news a lot over the last few months. Sadly, it’s not for the good things that they’re doing. Our representatives are some of the most dysfunctional politicians in America. And in our current political climate, that says a lot. Right now, they’re all here in…

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UFOs (MM #4076)

Over the last few years, people have become more critical of our leaders. It doesn’t matter your views on life. No one is happy. To prove my point, what was Congress working on this week, UFOs? It was the first time they’d talked about it in over fifty years. You’d think there were bigger things…

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Salad Dressing (MM #3951)

When it comes to eating salad, we all have our favorite toppings and dressings. Some people prefer the same thing every time, but others enjoy variety. But one salad dressing has always been regulated by the government. And thanks to lobbying efforts, that is about to change…

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Garbage Cans (MM #3950)

Yesterday, I was talking about your neighbors. One of the ways they can drive you crazy is by not collecting their garbage cans promptly. But sometimes, it’s not their fault. Sometimes we have to blame the trash collectors…

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New Flag (MM #3622)

Most of us can agree, that the only thing that our government officials should be focusing on right now is getting America back to work and back to school. We are truly counting on all of our federal, state, and local officials. But one Nashville councilperson isn’t paying attention. Right now, they’re thinking about a…

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Trash Pickup (MM #3519)

Over the last few years people seem to be divided on so many issues. But I’ve found one thing that does seem to unify people, and their anger. I’m finding that most people agree that they don’t want anyone messing with their trash pickup day…

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Property Taxes (MM #3508)

I honestly don’t know anyone who says that they like taxes. While they are necessary, most taxes aren’t fair for everyone. Nashville is in the middle of raising property taxes right now. And it’s getting ugly…

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One Drink (MM #3439)

For years we’ve been told that it was okay for men to enjoy two alcoholic beverages per day. Well, that has changed! Government experts now tell us that men should only enjoy one drink per day. Obviously something has changed. But when?

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