by Tax Watchdog | Jun 10, 2002 | 2002 Enterprise Articles
by Howard Stephenson America is failing to transmit basic civil knowledge and skills to the next generation of citizens, said Utah Supreme Court Chief Justice Christine M. Durham in a Law Day speech sponsored by the Utah State Bar. I have often bemoaned the economic...
by Tax Watchdog | Jun 3, 2002 | 2002 Enterprise Articles
by Howard Stephenson During the last five months the Utah Legislature successfully resolved a revenue shortfall of nearly $400 million in the 2002 state budget (which ends June 30), without a tax increase. This is a huge difference from the tax increases of the 1986...
by Tax Watchdog | May 27, 2002 | 2002 Enterprise Articles
by Howard Stephenson If Utah wants to make it through its current tough economic times and ensure sustained economic growth, it must avoid tax increases at all costs, according to Dr. Richard Vedder, Ohio University Economist who spoke at the Utah Taxpayers...
by Tax Watchdog | May 20, 2002 | 2002 Enterprise Articles
by Howard Stephenson Last Friday the Utah Taxpayers Association recognized three community leaders for their exemplary service to the taxpayers of Utah. FRASER BULLOCK With 20/20 hindsight, Utahns seem to be universally pleased with our hosting of the 2002 Winter...
by Tax Watchdog | May 13, 2002 | 2002 Enterprise Articles
by Howard Stephenson AT THE STATE LEVEL The legal battle over Utah’s Voluntary Contributions Act (aka “Paycheck Protection”) continues. On April 29th, Judge Stephen L. Henriod denied the state’s request to lift the preliminary injunction against implementation of the...
by Tax Watchdog | May 6, 2002 | 2002 Enterprise Articles
by Howard Stephenson There’s an initiative petition circulating around the state which could be devastating to Utah’s future job creation. Frustrated with what they say is the Legislature’s failure to adequately raise the fees on radioactive waste disposal, an...
