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Geographic Data Viewer
This new, interactive map from the City of Springfield is chock-full of useful data.
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Government,
Missouri & Ozarks
Free Tax Help
Do you need help preparing your taxes? Three programs offer free assistance to individuals in Greene County.
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Government,
Missouri & Ozarks
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April 2 General Municipal Election Day
On Tuesday, April 2, residents of Greene County will have the opportunity to vote on several community issues and elected positions. -- Results are in!
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Government
Voting Matters: Missouri Primary Election August 7
On Tuesday, August 7, 2012, voters in Greene County and across Missouri wil be voting on candidates from four political parties and on several issue questions.
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Government,
Missouri & Ozarks
Voting Matters: Petitioning Process
Have you ever wanted to change a law? Voters in Missouri have the power to do just that through the petition process. Find out more about how voters can propose new laws or repeal existing ones.
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Government,
Missouri & Ozarks
Voting Matters: Redistricting Issues in the Show-Me-State
The Missouri General Assembly is redrawing district boundaries for the U.S. House of Representatives, the Missouri House of Representatives and the Missouri Senate based on population data gathered from the 2010 U.S. census.
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Government
Voting Matters: Primary Elections
Find out the basic facts about how our primary system works on both the federal and the state level.
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Government,
Missouri & Ozarks
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Voting Matters: E-Verify (Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification System)
Learn more about this controversial ordinance that Springfield residents will vote on in February.
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Government,
Missouri & Ozarks
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Community Focus 2011
The "Community Focus 2011," a report for Springfield and Greene County, was released on October 4. Find out what "blue ribbons" and "red flags" were indicated for our community's health and vitality.
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Government
Social Security 101: What's In It For Me?
Think Social Security is just for your grandparents? Think again. Watch a free webinar from the Social Security Administration on March 10 to learn more.
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Government
Tax Time
Have you heard? The IRS will no longer send income tax packages in the mail. But you can still pick up forms at your local Library.
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Government,
Politics & Elections
Urban Chickens Come to Springfield
Why did the chicken cross the road? Probably because it heard about Springfield's approval of an urban chicken ordinance, which allows chickens to be raised within the city limits.
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Economy,
Government,
Missouri & Ozarks
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Census 2010: Why It Matters
Do you know what the census is? Did you know that a census every 10 years is required by our Constitution? This is a census year and there are a few things you might want to know about this very important process.
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Government,
Law,
Politics & Elections
The United States Supreme Court
An overview of the United States Supreme Court, including history, authority, and the nomination process.
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Automotive,
Government
"Cash-for-Clunkers" and Other Benefits of the Recovery Act
The average citizen can benefit from several parts of the Recovery Act and CARS programs.
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Government,
Politics & Elections
Iran Election
There has been a lot of news coverage of the protests in Iran. Why are these protests occurring, who is in the right, and how does this story affect us as Americans?
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Government,
Law,
Politics & Elections
Tracking Missouri's Share of the Economic Stimulus Funds
$3.82 billion is a lot of money. Find out why we received it and where it's all going, down to the last cent.
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