Taxing Times — January 27, 2011

Taxing Times
January 27, 2011

2011 Utah Taxpayers Association Legislative Watchlist

The 2011 legislative session is well underway and your Taxpayers Association has released its legislative watchlist. The watchlist will be continuously updated throughout the legislative session, tracking dozens of bills and highlighting the priorities of your Taxpayers Association.

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Career-Focused Degrees Result In Higher Income

Florida employment data has revealed that recent community college graduates with associate of arts degrees earn $31,836 on average. While graduates of even the shortest non-degree certificate programs in technical and science fields earn $37,356 on average. This dramatic earning gap continues to increase when comparing college graduates with bachelor of arts vs. bachelor of science degrees.

Governor Herbert’s State of the State Address

Governor Herbert gave his State of the State address on Wednesday night, emphasizing the need for energy development, job creation, a focus on education and a “spirit of self-determination.” Governor Herbert explained, “I firmly believe — if we as a state fail to vigorously fight to protect and defend our rights under the Constitution, those rights will invariably be seized and usurped by the federal government.”