Utah’s $200 Million Tax Cut Proposal: What Tax Relief Can Taxpayers Expect?

Utah – Utah’s plans to eliminate state income taxes on Social Security benefits remain uncertain, but legislative actions in the coming 2025 session could provide a clearer picture. Last month, the state’s Executive Appropriations Committee allocated $231 million for potential tax cuts, with $165 million in ongoing revenue and $66 million in one-time funds earmarked … Read more

Second Federal Agent Arrested in Utah for Drug Trafficking Scheme

Utah – A second Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agent, Nicholas Kindle, has been charged in federal court for allegedly using a confidential informant to sell illicit drugs that were seized as evidence. Kindle’s arrest comes three weeks after his alleged co-conspirator, special agent David Cole, was charged. Both face a felony drug distribution conspiracy … Read more

Weber County Commission Approves $1.8 Million Jail Expansion and Nordic Village Plan

Weber County  – The Weber County Commission approved the final reading of an ordinance on Tuesday to adopt the project area plan and budget for the Nordic Village community reinvestment area. The vote came after local residents expressed concerns about building density, tax increment financing, and water availability during public comments. The Nordic Village project, … Read more

Weber Canyon Crash Surge Prompts Winter Safety Plea from First Responders

Weber Canyon – Drivers are being urged to slow down after nearly a dozen vehicles were involved in crashes on Interstate 84 in Morgan County early Thursday morning. First responders are calling attention to the reckless driving habits that have become too common, as drivers seem overly confident in their abilities. The conditions along Weber … Read more

Ohio Voters to Decide on State Capital Improvement Program Renewal in May

Ohio voters will soon decide whether to extend taxpayer-funded loans and grants for essential infrastructure projects, as the State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP) faces reauthorization in May. Both the state House and Senate have approved House Joint Resolution 8 and Senate Joint Resolution 4, paving the way for a constitutional amendment on the May ballot. … Read more