by Tax Watchdog | Oct 1, 2026 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer
With Halloween around the corner, we went looking for some of the stranger, and in a few cases, spookier, fees lurking in Utah city halls. Fees generally are used to cover the cost of government providing a specific service to a particular resident or business. If a...
by Tax Watchdog | Sep 1, 2026 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer
Utah’s rapid population growth continues to put pressure on the state’s transportation system, leading policymakers to consider how many new lanes, interchanges, and highways will be necessary to keep Utahns moving. But before taxpayers are asked to continually expand...
by Tax Watchdog | Sep 1, 2026 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer
Utah State Tax Commission Chair John Valentine has been confirmed to serve another four-year term on the commission, continuing a tenure that began in 2014. The Utah Senate voted 26-0, with three senators absent, to consent to Valentine’s reappointment during the...
by Billy Hesterman | Sep 1, 2026 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer
Vote YES on Amendment B this Election In this election season, Utahns will see two constitutional amendments on their ballots. The first, Amendment A, deals with changes to public notice requirements for items placed on the ballot. The second, Amendment B, would...
by Tax Watchdog | Sep 1, 2026 | Blog, Uncategorized, The Utah Taxpayer, Special Reports
Utah’s Governor Gets a 29% Pay Raise in 2026 Utah Governor Spencer Cox received a significant pay raise this year following the passage of Senate Bill 235 during the 2026 General Session. The governor, who now earns an annual salary of $249,250, was not the only...
by Tax Watchdog | Aug 3, 2026 | Blog, The Utah Taxpayer
Utah taxpayers face dramatically different levels of city taxes and fees depending on where they live, and you can learn about them in the latest Utah Taxpayers Association’s 2026 Cost of City Government Report. The report compares fiscal year 2025 tax and fee...
