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Group touts housing tax reform
A national housing advocate claims that changing the way homeowners receive tax benefits from the federal government could help boost revenue in the long run and reduce the number of Americans who... Read more »
Valentine: Too soon to say whether blood alcohol limit should be lowered
Sen. John Valentine, the legislator behind most of the recent changes to Utah's liquor laws, said Wednesday it's too soon to say whether he will sponsor a bill next session lowering the blood... Read more »
Ty Kiisel: Small-town businesses across the U.S. survive on grit
Running a main street business takes determination, tenacity and a never-say-die attitude — basically grit. A recent motorcycle trip taught me something about grit and what it must be like to... Read more »
Wind farms getting pass on federal crime in bird deaths
The Obama administration has never fined or prosecuted a wind farm for killing eagles and other protected bird species, shielding the industry from liability and helping keep the scope of the... Read more »
Thanksgiving Point hosts UVU Auto Expo this weekend
Utah Valley University's 26th annual UVU Auto Expo and Swap Meet will be held May 18 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Thanksgiving Point. Read more »
Two new hotels announced for downtown Salt Lake City
The downtown landscape will soon be adding two new hotels, so what does that mean for the future of a convention center property? A joint venture will develop two hotels and a parking garage along... Read more »
US boom transforming global oil trade
The surge in oil production in the U.S. and Canada and shrinking oil consumption in the developed world is transforming the global oil market. Read more »
Big 4 cellphone carriers unite on anti-texting ads
The country's four biggest cellphone companies are set to launch their first joint advertising campaign against texting while driving, uniting behind AT&T's "It Can Wait" slogan to blanket TV... Read more »
Airlines collected record baggage fees in 2012
U.S. airlines collected more than $6 billion in baggage and reservation change fees from passengers last year — the highest amount since the fees became common five years ago. Read more »
CBO estimates 2013 deficit at $642 billion
The budget deficit for the current year is projected to come in well below what was estimated just a few months ago, according to a government study released Tuesday. Read more »
Utah's public university presidents paid less than national median
Most of Utah's public university presidents are paid less than the national median. Read more »
Investing, like family life, requires satisfaction deferral
Investing financially requires satisfaction deferral — giving up resources in the present for a possible return in the future. The same is true with family life. Read more »
Job prospects improve slightly for new college graduates
The chilling mix of rain, sleet and wind last week may have felt like a metaphor for the local college students scurrying across campus. Read more »
U.S. retail sales rise in April on cars, clothing
Lower-priced gas allowed Americans to step up their spending at retailers in April, from cars and clothes to electronics and appliances. The rebound from a weak March suggests consumers remain... Read more »
Justice Department obtains wide A.P. phone records during probe
The Justice Department secretly obtained two months of telephone records of reporters and editors for The Associated Press in what the news cooperative's top executive called a "massive and... Read more »
Bangladesh search ends; death toll now at 1,127
Several of the biggest Western retailers embraced a plan that would require them to pay for factory improvements in Bangladesh as the three-week search for victims of the worst garment-industry... Read more »
12 characteristics of wildly successful startups
I am often asked these questions by aspiring entrepreneurs who want to start a business: What do I need to do to be successful? Where can I receive help? What resources are there? Who can guide me? Read more »
Analysis shows where Utah stands with greenhouse gas emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions over a decade-long period were analyzed by the U.S. Energy Administration, which shows a state-by-state inventory. The majority of states, including Utah, had a decrease in... Read more »
Green energy loans have been a black hole for U.S. tax dollars, government data show
A new report by the Department of Energy touts the job-creation record of green energy loans. Using DOE's own data, the Institute for Energy Research has calculated that the DOE spent $11.25... Read more »
Budget surpluses spur tension in some GOP states
Turns out that cutting was the easy part. Now Republicans who control a majority of the state capitols in the United States face a far greater philosophical dilemma — what to do with all the... Read more »
Summit County residents shine light on going solar
A grass-roots, community-led initiative aims to get Summit County residents plugged into solar power — the more the better. A launch event is Tuesday at the Swaner EcoCenter at 5:30 p.m. The... Read more »
Huge drug cost disparities seen in president's health overhaul
Cancer patients could face high costs for medications under President Barack Obama's health care law, industry analysts and advocates warn. Read more »
US retail sales rise in April on cars, clothing
Americans increased their spending in April at retail businesses, buying more cars and clothes while paying less for gas. The rebound from a weak March suggests consumers may help boost economic... Read more »
New Utah Internet Employment Privacy Act could impact workplace, hiring
A new law that will take effect this month may impact the way employers screen potential candidates and treat current employees. Read more »
Utah summer jobs market appears strong
Utah's summer job prospects are looking good for many companies. But some officials say they're having a hard time finding employees to fill all positions. Read more »
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Writers offer personal finance advice to Obama
With the release of President Obama’s financial disclosures on May 15, the nation got a glimpse of the president’s money life. Read more »
Former middle-class moms choose new identity label: 'Hard-working class'
Of women from households bringing in less than $50,000 per year, 77 percent no longer identify with the middle class, according to a recently released consumer study. Read more »
IRS probe ignored most influential groups on right and left, targeted 'the little guy'
There's an irony in the Internal Revenue Service's crackdown on conservative groups. Read more »
Dick Harmon: Utah analytics company breaks down BYU's Ziggy Ansah and the NFL draft
A new company in Sandy called NUVI, is using social media to nail down specific details of topics and brands including BYU's Ziggy Ansah and it gives us a peek into the power of Twitter, Facebook... Read more »
New app helps consumers purchase products from companies that share their values
A new smartphone app called Buycott will help consumers determine whether the products they buy are owned by companies whose values align with their own. Read more »
Utah added 43,000 more jobs in April 2013 compared to April 2012
The Utah Department of Workforce Services reported Friday that Utah’s employment rate for April 2013 grew by an estimated 3.5 percent, adding 43,100 jobs to the economy compared to April 2012. Read more »
West Davis Corridor project unveiled amid criticism
The Utah Department of Transportation has completed the environment study for the controversial West Davis Corridor project. On Thursday, the agency released the Environmental Impact Study for a... Read more »
Is the Wii U already becoming outdated?
Some next-gen graphics engines will not support Nintendo's struggling Wii U, according to developers at this year's GDC. Is the brand new console already being outpaced by its competitors? Read more »
Two new hotels announced for downtown Salt Lake City
The downtown landscape will soon be adding two new hotels, so what does that mean for the future of a convention center property? A joint venture will develop two hotels and a parking garage along... Read more »
New NFL initiative aimed toward involving women
From pink baseball bats, cleats and wristbands on Mother's Day to pink caps, gloves and even penalty flags throughout October, professional sports organizations have recognized women for years by... Read more »
A year after IPO, Facebook aims to be ad colossus
Facebook, the brainchild of a young CEO who sauntered into Wall Street meetings in a hoodie, was going to be bigger than Amazon, bigger than McDonald's, bigger than Coca-Cola. Read more »
Obama: 'Our focus cannot drift' from jobs, economy
Trying to reset the agenda amid scandal in Washington, President Barack Obama turned his attention Friday to the economy and said lawmakers should spend every day resolute on how to help it grow... Read more »
BLM proposes to open lands near Vernal for tar sands development
Utah is home to 55 percent of the nation's tar sands deposits, concentrated in eight major areas. MCW Enterprises has been test drilling at a site 10 miles from Vernal and is now seeking federal... Read more »
Utah Department of Commerce to sponsor 'Declutter Day'
"Declutter Day” is a free event where individuals may drop off documents for secure shredding, recycle old computers and electronics, and donate used clothing to charity in one stop. Read more »
CBO: Obama budget cuts deficits $1.1T by 2023
President Barack Obama's budget would trim projected federal deficits by $1.1 trillion over the coming decade, using nearly $6 in higher revenues for every $1 in reduced spending to achieve it,... Read more »
10 easy ways to save money while commuting
In the spirit of National Bike to Work Day, here are 10 suggestions to save money on your commute. Read more »
Justice Department obtains wide A.P. phone records during probe
The Justice Department secretly obtained two months of telephone records of reporters and editors for The Associated Press in what the news cooperative's top executive called a "massive and... Read more »
Thanksgiving Point hosts UVU Auto Expo this weekend
Utah Valley University's 26th annual UVU Auto Expo and Swap Meet will be held May 18 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Thanksgiving Point. Read more »
Congress gets mixed advice on regulating drones
The growing use of unmanned surveillance "eyes in the sky" aircraft raises a thicket of privacy concerns, but Congress is getting mixed advice on what, if anything, to do about it. Read more »
Pew survey questions Gen X, baby boomer savings; uncertain retirements await?
A research report by the Pew Charitable Trusts says younger baby boomers and Generation Xers face an uncertain retirement because of reduced savings, high levels of debt, and losses during the... Read more »
12 characteristics of wildly successful startups
I am often asked these questions by aspiring entrepreneurs who want to start a business: What do I need to do to be successful? Where can I receive help? What resources are there? Who can guide me? Read more »
Utah mom makes successful entrepreneurial leap
A Utah County woman has gone from frustrated mom to successful businesswoman after taking a chance to solve a problem that has plagued nursing mothers forever. Read more »
Utah summer jobs market appears strong
Utah's summer job prospects are looking good for many companies. But some officials say they're having a hard time finding employees to fill all positions. Read more »
Utah's public university presidents paid less than national median
Most of Utah's public university presidents are paid less than the national median. Read more »
Falling yen to make Japan's goods more affordable
Attention, bargain-hunters around the world: Japanese goods — from cars to televisions — are going on sale. Read more »
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