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Good Monday morning from Salt Lake City.
The Utah Legislature gets underway today. Join Contributing Editor Bob Bernick and me for a Facebook Live chat about what we can expect during the next 45 days. We'll be taking your questions and giving our thoughts on what will happen during the session. Join us on our Facebook page sometime around 9 am.
Government shutdown enters day three. Utah lawmakers return to the hill. Tax reform should be a top issue during the 2018 Legislature.
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Here are some of the big issues and important legislation lawmakers will consider during over the next 45 days [Utah Policy].
Gov. Gary Herbert says he's paying attention to tax reform and possible changes to the way the Utah Transit Authority is governed as the 2018 session gets underway [Utah Policy].
Gov. Gary Herbert previews the 2018 Legislature with Managing Editor Bryan Schott. They also talk about Utah's economy, why Herbert is raising so much money if he's not running again in 2020, and Mitt Romney's political plans [Utah Policy].
Our "Political Insiders" doubt lawmakers will be able to do anything significant with tax reform during the 2018 session [Utah Policy].
| The 2018 Utah Legislature begins on Monday. Here's what lawmakers will be focusing on By Bob Bernick, Contributing Editor The 2018 Utah Legislature starts Monday at 10 a.m. in the State Capitol.... |
| Herbert says tax reform, Utah Transit Authority will take up a lot of political bandwidth during 2018 session By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor As lawmakers return to Capitol Hill for the annual Utah Legislative session, Gov. Gary Herbert says several issues already have his attention.... |
| 'Political Insiders' don't think Utah lawmakers will accomplish tax reform this year By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor One of the "heavy lifts" ahead of lawmakers during this year's legislative session is tackling tax reform.... |
| Guest opinion: Focusing on people will strengthen Utah's economy By Derek Monson What will the 2018 Utah Legislative session mean for Utah's economy? Big-ticket issues such as state tax reform and proposals to expand Medicaid promise to have significant effects.... |
| Podcast: Pre-Legislative interview with Gov. Herbert By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Gov. Gary Herbert speaks with UtahPolicy.com Managing Editor Bryan Schott about some of the big issues facing lawmakers as they convene for the 2018 Utah Legislature.... |
| Finding a solution for clear air in Utah By Derek Miller, President and CEO, World Trade Center Utah You may not equate economic prosperity with air quality, but you should. Air quality is an important economic issue.... |
| 2018 Utah candidate tracker - Congress By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor There's a U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2018 as well as all four U.S. House seats. Here's our list of rumored and declared candidates.... |
| 2018 Utah candidate tracker - Utah Senate By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor 2018 means another election cycle is upon us. Half of the Utah Senate seats are up for election this year, including an unexpected one because of a retirement. Here's our running list of candidates for those seats.... |
| 2018 Utah candidate tracker - Utah House By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor Next week candidates can start gathering signatures to get on the 2018 ballot. All 75 Utah House seats are up for election this year. Here's our running list of who's in, who's out and who's challenging.... |
| IT Pathways program powers up The Governor's Office of Economic Development and Silicon Slopes announced the official kick-off of the IT Pathways program, including three pilot regions and the creation of an industry-led board to oversee the program. ... |
| Autonomous Solutions, Inc. to grow at home The Governor's Office of Economic Development announced Autonomous Solutions, Inc. will expand in Utah, adding up to 135 high-paying jobs to the community and $3.3 million in new state tax revenue. ... |
Salt Lake Tribune
Op-ed: Hatch's final act for Utah should be a repeal of the tax on medical devices
Editorial: Keep the government running
What would a government shutdown mean? Here's what stays open, what closes
Deseret News
Jay Evensen: Slavery in Utah thrives on ignorance
Op-ed: Cutting the byzantine taxes on small businesses
Greg Bell: Washington still has a lot to learn from the state of Utah
Editorial: Utilize tax cuts to help employees prepare for retirement
Boyd Matheson named Deseret News Opinion Editor and Head of Strategic Reach
Bill calls for state oversight of drilling on federal land
Utah County Attorney Jeff Buhman won't run for re-election
Summit draws 14k for celebration of Utah tech scene
Amazon says thanks, no thanks, to Utah's HQ2 proposal
Rep. Rob Bishop introduces medical marijuana research bill
Other
Utah County Attorney announces he will not run for re-election (Daily Herald)
GOP bouncing back in 2018 polls after tax cuts (Axios)
Was Lynch coordinating with Comey in the Clinton investigation? (The Hill)
Senator says FBI lost crucial texts tied to Clinton probe (Reuters)
More texts turned over from FBI agent taken off Mueller team (Associated Press)
Richest one percent made 82% of wealth created last year (AFP)
Pence arrives in Israel as Trump's Jerusalem move reverberates (AFP)
Jordan's king tells Pence U.S. must rebuild trust after Jerusalem decision (Reuters)
Day 3 of government shutdown ends with no deal; vote pushed to Monday (NBC News)
As federal shutdown continues, states bail out Lady Liberty, Grand Canyon (Washington Post)
Could Amazon's new headquarters flip the presidential vote in a swing state? (Washington Post)
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