The scales of justice have tilted in favor of the liberty and the little guy. With his ruling from the US District Court of Utah, Judge David Sam has found that the Utah law that prevented Jestina Clayton from braiding hair for a living was unconstitutional. [cont…]
Jim Dabakis is taking his lessons from Harry Reid
August 10, 2012 by
Utah Democratic Chair Jim Dabakis is on the hunt. Or perhaps more accurate, a fishing expedition.
He’s trying to force the Utah Legislature to let him play by different rules than other tax payers by giving him documents for free just because he claims to smell a rat, never mind that he lacks any proof.
Like Harry Reid claiming Mitt Romney hasn’t paid taxes, an assertion that can only be disproved by exposing Romney to undue scrutiny, Dabakis is claiming a foul against the Utah Legislature that can be disproved only by granting Dabakis special privileges not given to other mere humans (i.e. tax payers).
The Legislature should uphold its duty to the people of Utah and requiring Dabakis and the Democratic Party to pay for the documents Dabakis has requested, just like everyone else. Allowing Dabakis a special priviledge and to have them without paying would set a bad precedent of the Utah Legislature bowing to pressure from political party leaders.
It’s ironic, really. That’s a complaint that Dabakis is usually leveling against the Legislature about Republicans, not the other way around. Funny how things change when the shoe is on the other foot. [cont…]
What does Econ 101 teach us about UTOPIA?
August 7, 2012 by
The original 11 cities include Tremonton, Perry, Brigham City, Layton, Centerville, West Valley City, Murray, Midvale, Lindon, Orem and Payson. Together, they will pay nearly $13 million next year to service the agency’s bonds. With the reduction in sales-tax revenues due to the slow economy, some cities have begun to raise property taxes to keep their municipal services whole while making UTOPIA payments.
There’s still no light at the end of UTOPIA’s tunnel. Maybe it’s time to quit digging. [cont…]
Attacks on ALEC: Transparency or policy?
July 27, 2012 by
Is it transparency? Or is it policy? The American Legislative Exchange Council was under attack this week, mostly for not being transparent, from organizations led by the Alliance for a Better Utah. What is behind the attack? [cont…]
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