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Friday, October 10, 2003 |
Political Action Committees Favoring Legacy Highway In response to a recent inquiry regarding Political Action Committees identified as being Pro Legacy Highway: Transportation Construction Industries – Political Action You can find Financial Disclosure information by using the search screen at ![]() |
Leavitt urges census deadline extension After the Census Bureau revealed an error in counting last week which left Utah 80 people shy of a 4th Congressional seat, Governor Leavitt pushed for a deadline extension on a program that allows states and communities to challenge the 2000 results. comments or questions [] 4:10:05 PM![]() |
Parolee Tale Part II Maine murder suspect Edward Hackett told a Utah parole board that he was worried he might commit new crimes if he wasn't required to get therapy. The Maine Department of Corrections will not reveal whether Hacket received any such therapy, citing confidentiality laws. Suspect sought structured parole comments or questions [] 4:09:37 PM![]() |
Another Perspective on Utah's Drive For Another House Seat Apparently politicians in that state, assuming it actually is a state, will go to any lengths to find a job – in this case, admittedly, a well-paying one far from Utah comments or questions [] 4:09:11 PM![]() |
Tragedy and a 50-state Compact Eleven years ago Edward Hackett incarcerated in Utah State Prison for kidnapping. Earlier this year he was released on parole. Thanks to a 50-state compact which allows parolees to move from state to state, Hackett returned to live with his parents in Vassalboro Maine, with the approval of Maine authorities. ![]() |
Utah Educational Savings Plan (529) Rated one of the Best A recent Money article gave high marks to the Utah version of the 529 plan. The Federal 529 plan rules allow anyone at any income level to put away money tax-free for any child for college. UESP - Utah Educational Savings Plan comments or questions [] 4:07:46 PM![]() |
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Monday, September 29, 2003 |
Utah Gets a D-Minus in Campaign Fund Disclosure According to a new report from the Campaign Disclosure Project, Utah is near the bottom of the pack when it comes to finding out where campaign dollars are coming from. The organization singled out Utah's disclosure laws as being particularly weak. Last minute contributions, for example, do not have to be disclosed prior to an election. Grading State Disclosure - Utah ![]() |
Government Agency Spotlight: Utah Sentencing Commission The Utah Sentencing Commission is a body created by the legislature and charged with establishing sentence guidelines and developing policy recommendations regarding sentencing and release of adult and juvenile offenders.
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Unmarried and Singles Week? Not in Utah A proclamation proposed by Unmarried America to recognize the rights of Unmarried and Single Americans the third week in September has been rejected by the State of Utah, although accepted by Salt Lake Mayor Rocky Anderson. According to a press release from the group, Governor Mike Leavitt's spokesperson said such a proclamation would not be consistent with the Governor's policy promoting marriage. comments or questions [] 4:45:05 PM ![]() |
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Friday, September 12, 2003 |
California Deal May Preserve Utah's Water Three bills approved by the California Legislature would implement an agreement among California's major water agencies to conserve water. The impact of these bills on Utah may be profound in terms of its own water needs. (Newsday) California Bills 277, 317, 654 comments or questions [] 1:03:16 PM![]() |
Sentencing Commission Gets OK from LDS Church to Nix Firing Squad The Utah Sentencing Commission recently asked the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for their support of efforts to eliminate the firing squad as a death penalty option. Sentencing Commission members were concerned that views of some Mormons about blood atonement would cause opposition to the elimination of the option. Salt Lake Tribune ![]() |
More IT Employees in Utah? A recent press release from the Utah Information Technology Association (UITA) announces an increase in IT employment from 1999 to 2002 of 34%. ![]() |
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Monday, August 25, 2003 |
Utah in Top 10: Prostate Cancer Incidence Rate According to the National Prostate Cancer Coalition, Utah ranks in the top 10 in incidence rate of Prostate Cancer 1995- 1999 as reported by the American Cancer Society. National Prostate Cancer Coalition comments or questions [] 11:37:43 AM![]() |
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Friday, August 15, 2003 |
Weblog Mirror http://www.kelsorat.com/weblogs/weblog/comments or questions [] 1:03:53 PM ![]() |
Utah Among States Loosening TIF Restrictions Good Jobs First, a group that claims to provide "timely and accurate information to the public, media, public officials, and economic development professionals on best practices in state and local job subsidies", has issued a report called "Straying from Good Intentions". The report says that some states, including Utah, have made legislative changes to Tax Incentive Finance Programs and enterprise zones that loosen the povery criteria, diminishing the benefits to impoverished areas. ![]() |
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Friday, August 08, 2003 |
Utah Gets $22 million from Federal Lands States are entitled to 50% of proceeds from royalties, rents, bonuses, and other revenues accrued from federal land leaseholders. Utah's share this year is $22 million. Wyoming received over half the total amount available ($262 million). The US Minerals Management Service makes the distribution ![]() |
City Creek among Contaminated Urban Rivers to Receive Federal Help The US Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers have added City Creek in Salt Lake City to their list of contaminated rivers set to receive federal cleanup aid. As a pilot project, the effort will receive $50,000 from EPA. ![]() |
Utah's Prison Population Up 4.3% Utah's prison population stood at 5567 at the end of 2002, up from 5339 at the end of 2001. 5461 of those have been sentenced, and 377 are female. Utah's correction facilities are 97% full. Nationally, most sentenced prisoners in state facilities are in there for Violent Offenses (596,100), followed by Drug Offenses (246,100), and Property Offenses (233,000) ![]() |
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Monday, July 28, 2003 |
Government Agency Spotlight: Pete Suazo Athletic Commission A recent General Accounting Office report found that boxing is regulated on a state-by-state basis, which often results in inconsistent enforcement. A recent match in Cedar City resulted in the death of a 35-year old boxer who had been defeated 25 consecutive times over a 3 year period. According to the GAO, boxing is the only major professional sport in the country without central regulation. Pete Suazo Athletic Commission Site comments or questions [] 3:38:23 PM![]() |
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Friday, July 18, 2003 |
Tolls On Utah's Interstates? Imposing tolls on traditionally free Interstate Highways may be one answer to the budget crunch for some states. And Utah's Congressman Robert Bennett weighed in on the issue: "Most large cities desperately need new and improved highways to deal with dramatic increases in traffic that have occurred in recent years. One alternative states might explore is the implementation of modernized toll lanes." The Bond Buyer Online: Fee- Based Registration Required comments or questions [] 12:01:57 PM![]() |
Utah Schools and NAEP 2002 Writing Assessment The National Center for Education Statistics has released state results for Writing as part of the National Assessment of Educational Progress. ![]() |
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Thursday, July 10, 2003 |
Utah Government Information Mirror http://kelsorat.com/weblogs/weblogcomments or questions [] 11:33:56 AM ![]() |
New Population Estimates from Census Bureau New City and Town Population Estimates released by the US Census Bureau have the following Utah-related nuggets: City & Town Population Estimates-U.S. Census Bureau comments or questions [] 11:32:47 AM![]() |
Deficient Bridges Each year, the Federal Highway Administration produces a report on deficient bridges across the country - bridges that do not meet a rather complicated series of criteria.FHWA Bridge Programs Deficient Bridges by State and Highway System ![]() |
Salt Lake County Tops List of Toxic Releases The EPA has released the 2001 Toxic Release Index. The release shows that Salt Lake County with 60 Facilities releasing toxic chemicals, emitted nearly 732 million pounds of these chemicals into the air and water. ![]() |
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Tuesday, June 24, 2003 |
Government Agency Spotlight: Information Technology Services Information Technology Services ![]() |