From the Writer’s Desk: Post McCain World is a Darker One
The death of John McCain marked the end of an inspiring era in American politics. Senator McCain hailed from a time when politics were kinder,…
Author: Ryan D. Curtis
New Report Shows Exemptions may be Responsible for Artificially High Sales Tax in Utah
Utah’s sales tax was born in 1933, two years after the introduction of the income tax. These taxes were enacted to offset property tax losses…
Dems Blast Fellow Dem Dabakis as “Hypocritical” and Lacking Transparency on Inland Port Deal
During a news conference at the Utah State Capitol Tuesday, Senator Jim Dabakis (Democrat – Salt Lake City) and Speaker Greg Hughes (Republican – Draper)…
Rising Healthcare Costs Squeezing Utahns
Health care costs, including health insurance premiums, continue on an upward trajectory. 61 percent of Utahns obtain coverage through their employer, higher than the national…
From the Writers Desk: Takeover of Salt Lake Land by State Should Set off Alarms
As the 2018 General Session’s death rattle crept over Capitol Hill, something was afoot. Lobbyists from Salt Lake City had worked hard to ensure a…
Bill to Protect Jordan Advances
Legislation creating the Jordan River Recreation Area in central Salt Lake County was unanimously advanced Tuesday by the House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee….
Free Speech Legislation Advances after Shapiro Speech in September
In September 2017, controversy erupted at the University of Utah over conservative commentator Ben Shapiro’s impending campus visit. Several hundred students protested, urging U. administrators…
Unity Rallies Bring Hundreds Together (Slideshow)
Utahns of all political stripes gathered at two rallies Monday to oppose racism. “One Utah Rally for Unity” took place on the south steps of…
Dabakis Nomination for UTA Spot Shot Down by SLC Council
Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s controversial nomination of Senator Jim Dabakis (Democrat – Salt Lake City) to the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Board of…
Bill Chipping Away at Caucus/Convention, Signature Gathering Compromise Advances
Legislation that would make candidates choose between ascending to the ballot box through either the caucus/convention system or gathering voter signatures passed out of a…