How much debt does Utah actually have? And how will that debt affect Utah’s ability to fund important priorities in coming years? Utah’s historical measure of its general obligation debt is higher than average for states with a AAA debt rating, but other liabilities might raise it higher still. Only prudent policy will allow Utah to plan […]
Utah Politico Summer Reading: Auditor John Dougall
August 18, 2014 by
It’s not too late to start a new book, and if you’re Utah State Auditor John “Frugal” Dougall, you’ve started at least three in the time it takes to read this post. If you need a reading suggestion or two, here are a few that Utah’s politicos are reading. This is the twelfth in a series on what […]
Utah Politico Summer Reading: Rep. John Knotwell
August 4, 2014 by
It’s not too late to start a new book. And if you need a good idea or two, here are a few that Utah’s politicos are reading. This is the ninth in a series on what Utah’s politicians have on their summer reading lists. Representative John Knotwell represents Utah’s 52nd District and lives in Herriman. He acknowledged that it sounded like […]
Ten Utah Races To Watch On Primary Night
June 20, 2014 by
Early voting in the Utah Primary ends today, and the Primary Election will be on Tuesday, June 24. With no statewide or federal offices grabbing headlines, it might be easy to forget that there’s a primary at all. But there is, and here’s ten races that you should keep your eyes on.
John Dougall cleans house in the Utah Auditor’s office
December 11, 2012 by
John Dougall, who was elected Utah State Auditor in November, has asked for the resignations of all appointed staff in the Auditor’s office. The resignations are to be effective January 6, 2013.
Dougall told me that he had spent the past 2 weeks interviewing almost everyone in the office, as well as a group of auditors assisting with an outside assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the offices audit methodologies. Of the appointed staffers, 88% requested consideration for reappointment and 76% of those were immediately offered appointments.
John Dougall for Utah State Auditor
June 20, 2012 by
Growing up the oldest of eleven, it’s no surprise that John Dougall has a frugal streak to him. In fact, it’s more than a campaign slogan, says his sister Julie.
In fact, family legend has it that John has worn the same shoes since his mission, she says. “they are so old, they’ve come back in style… Since they are quite beat up, he just wears them like house slippers, but he still wears them, all the time.”
Educational Saving Accounts for High School Students is Good Step
February 27, 2012 by
Rep. John Dougall, known in Utah legislative circle as an “ideas guy”* and “freight train”** for the breadth and creativity of the bills he’s carrying this year, had a great idea: why not let high school students and their parents pick the public school solution that best meets their educational needs?
It’s a step in the right direction, if just a small step.
Every once in a while, a good idea comes along. One such idea was… [continued]
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