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:
Here are 3:
Multiple Access Conservation Coalition

Fed Up! Utah

Transportation Construction Industries – Political Action

You can find Financial Disclosure information by using the search screen at
State of Utah - Candidate Reporting System

comments or questions [] 4:10:35 PM

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.

STLtoday - News - Nation

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

Wilmington Star-News

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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.
Hackett entered a Waterville (Me.) District Court this week to answer chages of the kidnapping and murder of a 21 year old Colby College student. He allegedly abducted the girl in mid September from a College parking lot, drove about a mile, then beat and strangled her.

Bangor Daily News

comments or questions [] 4:08:32 PM

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.
But more and more states are adding fees and restrictive tax rules. States have turned to using brokers and gimmicks which drive up investor expense. Utah however, hasa direct-sell plan featuring low-cost Vanguard funds, with low expense ratio range from 0 to .44 percent.

UESP - Utah Educational Savings Plan

comments or questions [] 4:07:46 PM