Show Notes – Monday, January 5, 2025

The Rutherford Roundup

In Today’s Episode:

• Murfreesboro Fire Rescue crews quickly contained an early-morning house fire on Oak Haven Drive near Jones Boulevard, with all residents and pets safely evacuated and no injuries reported. The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced family.

• A statewide policy shift from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture will require private pesticide applicators to renew certifications through Continuing Education Units instead of testing, with automatic renewals issued for those already meeting requirements.

• A dramatic international operation led by the U.S. military resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, prompting strong reactions from Tennessee lawmakers and raising constitutional concerns from others.

• The Trump administration has mandated states reduce SNAP error rates below 6% by 2028, a move that could significantly impact Tennessee if current rates remain unchanged.

• A new Tennessee law now requires legal permanent residents who are not U.S. citizens to carry specially marked driver’s licenses or state IDs, sparking debate over voter fraud prevention and potential discrimination.

• New data highlights the ongoing dangers of distracted driving in Tennessee, with crashes occurring nearly every 43 minutes and costing the state hundreds of millions of dollars annually.

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