A Tax Cut in 2012?
GOP Gov. Gary Herbert promised in his State of the State the other night “no tax hikes.” Republicans in the Legislature say the same thing. But how about a tax cut?
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100,000 Jobs
There is strong evidence of a renewed economy and promising growth. I’ve seen home-grown businesses expanding, new start-ups forming, and large international companies bringing operations to Utah.
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Three Bills to Improve Education in Utah
We at the state legislature strongly support public education, and we want to help make it the best it can be.
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Google Thinks I'm 34 Years Old. They're Wrong
You can see what Google thinks about you based on your web surfing activities.
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Mainstream Musing: Ambitious Texas Initiative Competes With USTAR
As state legislators consider funding for the Utah Science, Technology & Research (USTAR) initiative, they should consider what the competition is doing.
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Mainstream Musings: A ‘Steady as She Goes’ Session
One down, 44 to go. Good luck to Utah’s 104 citizen lawmakers, and their excellent staff support, as they do the state’s business in little more than six weeks.
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Wise Words: Taxes
"If you make any money, the government shoves you in the creek once a year with it in your pockets, and all that don't get wet you can keep". ~Will Rogers
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Lighter Side: Do Something
"Congress' approval rating has dropped to 12 percent. The other 88 percent are withholding judgment until Congress actually does something." –Jay Leno
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Guest Worker Revisions Appear on Capitol Hill
State Rep. Chris Herrod, R-Provo, introduced his illegal immigration guest worker amendments Friday.
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Bob Bernick's Notebook: Week One on the Hill
Well, the first week of the Utah Legislature is about over and no one has been thrown or jumped from the Capitol’s fourth floor balcony. Thus, by my definition, it’s been a successful start to the 2012 general session.
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Top Issues for the 2012 Legislature
The 2012 Utah Legislature gavels into session today. We asked our political insiders and readers what they thought the top issues for lawmakers should be.
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The Future of HB 116
Last year, Utah lawmakers passed HB 116 which established a guest worker program in Utah. Many conservatives howled in outrage, and the Utah GOP passed a resolution calling for the bill's repeal. We asked our insiders and readers what they think lawmakers will do with HB 116 during the 2012 session.
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Seven Things You Need to Know Today - January 27, 2012
Dougall calls for a tax cut. GOP officials asked Winder not to run. UTA may have too much debt.
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Nine Things You Need to Know Today - January 26, 2012
State of the State. Herrod wants to gut guest worker bill. Winder leads in SLCO Mayor race.
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Lee Vows to Filibuster Obama Nominees
Sen. Mike Lee says he'll try to block all of Pres. Obama's nominations in 2012 as payback for the president's four recess appointments.
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Lee to Obama: Stop Politicizing Payroll Taxes
In an op-ed, Sen. Mike Lee condemns what he sees as Pres. Obama's clear intention to use the payroll tax issue in 2012 "to demagogue conservatives and distract the American people from the real issues facing our country."
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Video: Bernick and Schott on Politics - January 27, 2012
In this week's vodcast, Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick discuss the first week of the 2012 Legislative Session and why a Utah Policy poll could send them to jail.
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Podcast: Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker
Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker speaks with UtahPolicy.com Contributing Editor Bob Bernick.
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Video: Bernick and Schott on Politics - January 6, 2012
In this week's vodcast, Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick discuss the massive GRAMA request made against Dan Liljenquist, how the 2012 campaign is beginning to shape up and whether Mitt Romney will win the GOP nomination.
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Podcast: Encouraging More Women to Run for Office
Managing Editor Bryan Schott speaks with former Rep. Lorie Fowlke about the "Real Women Run" program.
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Video: Utah Policy's Top-10 Utah Political Stories from 2011 - #2
Managing Editor Bryan Schott and Contributing Editor Bob Bernick count down the top-10 stories from Utah Politics in 2011. Story #2 - The Utah Legislature heads to GRAMA's house to make some changes, but the reception is not so hospitable.
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Salt Lake Tribune

Op-ed: Lawsuits on the range

Editorial: Campaign spending: Tighten ban on personal use

Editorial: CSI: 1971: GPS ruling leaves too much doubt

Internal audits urged for Utah’s troubled DABC

Legislature may pull plug on SLC’s e-billboard crackdown

Utah Senate OKs putting voter info online

Romney returning to Utah for Olympic celebration

Auditors recommend more info for parents on school councils

Feds: Utah can reward Medicaid patients for healthful moves

Dem bill pushes to open all party caucuses

Auditors warn UTA is piling up debt, on financial tightrope

Rolly: Waging war inside the Utah County GOP

Shurtleff upset with group joining Utah immigration case

Jon Huntsman takes new role at Utah cancer foundation

Utah to follow Wyoming’s lead in protecting sage grouse

Lawmakers hit brakes on speed limit hike

UTA, atheists battle over ads

Utah education leaders propose plan for NCLB waiver

Herbert bemoans feds even as federal money pours into Utah

Thousands sign on against Alton coal mine

Utah companies endorse statewide nondiscrimination law

Medicaid co-pay for smokers not ready for vote

Feds: Company backing Utah nuclear plant is a fraud

Could Hill Air Force Base come under budget ax?

Deseret News

Jay Evensen: Romney's tax returns show one thing only

Op-ed: Hollywood should not force SOPA bill

Editorial: Terrorist senators?

Legislative audit: DABC needs internal audit division

Mitt Romney to attend anniversary celebration of 2002 Winter Olympics

Audit: School community councils information unclear and unavailable to public

Writer carefully tackles question of sacred LDS undergarment

Immigration reform may spur economic growth, U.S. Chamber says

Huntsman to serve as cancer foundation chairman

Proposed mine expansion heats up feelings on both sides

No higher speed limit for HOV lanes

Bill to cut campaign fund from tax return passes House

Redistricting bills move unanimously through Legislature

Legislation may pull plug on Salt Lake City's electronic billboard regulations

Top Utah business executives call for statewide nondiscrimination law

Government says DeChristopher lacks grounds to appeal

Audit: Rail service expansion funding in question

Clean air advocates say Governor Herbert's air quality initiative doesn't go far enough

Ex-UTOPIA exec files defamation suit against company, West Valley mayor

Repeal of guest worker bill introduced; would strip police certification of chiefs who don't enforce immigration laws

Other

Editorial: What about those email addresses? (Daily Herald)

Bill to open caucus meetings will be DOA, Senate president says (Daily Herald)

Lawmaker looking to create wellness program in Medicaid (Daily Herald)

Herbert argues for stronger E-verify laws (Daily Herald)

Rep. Ray's bill seeks to create wellness program with Medicaid (Standard-Examiner)

Ray's bill addresses pimps (Standard-Examiner)

Audit forecasts UTA shortfalls (Standard-Examiner)

Utah Democrats ask residents to complete online Legislative survey (Davis County Clipper)

Town hall meeting with Rep. Barrus set for Feb. 1 (Davis County Clipper)

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Aggressive Mitt Romney gets the best of Newt Gingrich in Florida debate (Los Angeles Times)

Analysis: Republican Romney back on track in White House race (Reuters)

Romney and Gingrich come out swinging in latest debate (USA Today)

The Dukes of Hazzard star who could destroy Newt Gingrich... again (Guardian)

Obama Wins in Global Poll Showing Investors Resist Gingrich (Bloomberg)

Drudge, conservative media criticize Newt Gingrich (Politico)

'Angry' Newt Gingrich steps up attacks on rival Mitt Romney (Los Angeles Times)

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer after exchange with President Obama at Phoenix airport: He’s ‘thin-skinned’ (New York Daily News)

Obama to propose tax credit for natural gas trucks (Reuters)

Newt Gingrich Proposes Moon, Mars Flights: A Reality Check (ABC News)

Pentagon Unveils Tighter Spending Plan (Wall Street Journal)

Rep. Barney Frank to marry partner in same-sex ceremony (Los Angeles Times)

New climate controversy? US map shows warmer planting conditions (MSNBC)

Santorum, short on cash, fights uphill battle (Washington Post)

NC Gov. Perdue gives up on 2nd term run; says it would politicize school funding fight (Washington Post)

Hillary Clinton dodging political 'high wire' (Associated Press)

Ex-aides to Wisconsin governor charged with illegal fundraising (Reuters)

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