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Forest Service Offering Temporary Jobs to Qualified Veterans

March 2, 2017 - The U.S. Forest Service is seeking qualified veterans for paid training in prescribed burns and wildland fire suppression for temporary positions.

Veterans selected for the eight-week program must be 18 years or older with an honorable military discharge and would complete a two-week basic firefighter training course on the Ocala National Forest in Florida. Including training, the program runs from May 14, 2017 through July 22, 2017, and possibly longer. Positions are available in Yellowpine, Zavalla, Decatur, Ratcliff and New Waverly.

Appraisal District Reminds Businesses to Render Their Taxable Property by April 15th

March 2, 2017 - If you own tangible personal property that is used to produce income, then a rendition must be filed with the Shelby County Appraisal District by April 15th.

A rendition is a report that lists all the taxable property you owned or controlled on January 1 of this year. Property includes inventory and equipment used by a business. Owners do not have to render exempt property, such as church property or an agriculture producer’s equipment used for farming.

"My Five Cents" by Senator Robert Nichols

March 2, 2017 - Almost two months into the legislative session, the Legislature is approaching the first of many deadlines, including the last day to file most bills. As of this writing, more than 1,500 bills are filed in the Senate and more than 3,000 have been filed in the House. I expect these numbers will continue to increase during this last week of filing.

Here are five things happening at your Capitol this week:
 
1. Homestead Exemption for Surviving Spouses

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