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Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Boone County Commissioners voted unanimously today to place a three-eighths-cent sales tax on the April 2 ballot.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Sheriff Michael Dixon is cleaning up the department -- literally.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Most people understand how the popular vote works, but get hung up on how the electoral process works.

Monday, October 22, 2012  Proposition is asking for a 1/4 cent of the sales tax.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  Advertising is not permitted in the right-of-ways of state roads, officials say.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Walker looks to mend Wisconsin political divide by meeting with lawmakers over brats and beer

Saturday, May 05, 2012  This record breaking 24th annual Magic Dragon Street meet had over eleven hundred vehicles registered

Friday, April 06, 2012  Aiming for familiarity as Pennsylvania primary nears, Santorum's support at home not what it once was

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  3 more primary victories in hand, Romney turning toward Obama and away from GOP rivals

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  GOP rivals share Super Tuesday glow: Romney takes Ohio and 5 other states, Santorum wins 3

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  A week before Super Tuesday, Romney trying to capitalize on twin primary victories