by Tax Watchdog | Feb 4, 2011 | In the News
Brian Maffly February 4, 2011 The state is wasting billions of dollars conferring “degrees to nowhere” on college students because higher education is badly “misaligned” with the work force, according to an influential lawmaker. Sen. Howard Stephenson’s presentation...
by Tax Watchdog | Jan 28, 2011 | In the News
Good riddance S.L. County police fee? By Jeremiah Stettler January 28, 2011 Salt Lake County would have to eliminate its police fee and pay back any money collected this year if a bill before the Legislature passes. Rep. Wayne Harper, R-West Jordan, has introduced...
by Tax Watchdog | Jan 5, 2011 | In the News
Utah Taxpayers Association December 2010 During the 2010 session, Utah’s State Legislature cut spending and used portions of the rainy day fund to balance the budget. However, legislators had no choice, but to fund the state’s $540 million Medicaid contributions....
by Tax Watchdog | Dec 23, 2010 | In the News
December 22, 2010 Much has been said about the tax hike-prevention agreement between President Obama and the congressional Republican leaders. Well-intentioned conservatives have raised legitimate concerns about some aspects of the agreement. Those concerns bring to...
by Tax Watchdog | Nov 15, 2010 | In the News
Video Courtesy of KSL.com November 15, 2010 Utah isn’t quite in the “middle” of the renewed congressional debate on extending the Bush tax cuts. Middle here means something far different than the middle on the East and West coasts — something...
by Tax Watchdog | Nov 9, 2010 | In the News
November 9, 2010 UTAH COUNTY — A group that advocates for taxpayers in Utah says the restaurant tax is unconstitutional. Last month the Utah Taxpayers Association along with the Utah Restaurant Association filed a lawsuit against Utah County over its 1 percent...
