Monday, February 24, 2003

Insurance Risk Pools, by State This chart compares those states that have insurance risk pools, programs created to help provide insurance for the uninsurable.comments or questions [] 12:03:22 PM

Legislative Compensation This chart from the National Conference of State Legislatures compares salary and per diem for the 50 states. comments or questions [] 11:51:51 AM

Legislature: Venture Capitol Enhancement Act Private Equity Week reports that two new developments in Utah will have venture capital dollars flowing freely. Former Salt Lake Olympic Committee Chief Operating Officer Fraser Bullock has founded a private investment firm headquartered in Sandy. And a bill has been introduced in the legislature advocating that the state provide "contingent tax credits" which could cost the state $20 million annually.  These tax credits would cover losses for potential venture capitalists. A similar program operates in Oklahoma and Ohio. [Private Equity Week] (available to Utah Residents via Factiva) [HB240] comments or questions [] 11:40:17 AM

Supreme Court Denies Appeal on Abortion Counseling Law The US Supreme Court upheld an Indiana law that mandates in-person counseling prior to receiving an abortion.The law is similar to the one in Utah which is credited with reducing abortions in the state by 10%.  Lawyers for the plaintiff argued, however that this was because women went to other states to obtain their abortions. [Utah Abortion Laws - Guttmacher Institute] [Utah Code] [Anchorage Daily News] comments or questions [] 11:32:06 AM