NASHVILLE, Tenn., December 22, 2011 -- “This is tremendous news for both Rutherford County and all of Middle Tennessee. I look forward to working with the Governor and our local officials in completing the legislative action on this matter in our 2012 General Assembly. I am pleased that the State of Tennessee and Amazon could partner with us to showcase what a great place Tennessee and Rutherford County is to do business and raise a family.”
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Statement from Senator Bill Ketron regarding the announcement that Amazon has chosen Murfreesboro as its site of choice for one of their newest facilities
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Key laws sponsored by Senator Ketron set to take effect January 1
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
NASHVILLE, Tenn., December 20, 2011 -- As Tennesseans ring in the New Year at midnight on January 1, several new laws sponsored by Senator Bill Ketron (R-Murfreesboro) will be enacted that were passed during the 2011 legislative session. Among new laws set to take effect is one protecting the integrity of the ballot box by requiring voters to present valid photo identification when at the polls. Ketron said the new law is designed to reduce voter fraud while providing exemptions for those voting absentee, overseas, in nursing homes and for the infirmed and indigent, who may not be able to obtain proper identification.
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