Politics
New Romney vs. Obama polls split; Gallup shows Romney up by 6
Romney appeared to be gaining separation in some key polls, holding steady in others, and slipping in a few.
Latino voters split along religious lines, while most vote Democratic
The poll of more than 1,765 Latino adults, including 903 registered voters, found that candidate preferences mirrored the partisan affiliation of Latinos when broken down by religion. Read more »
Hatch uses harsh words against Obama team in chat with students
Sen. Orrin Hatch used some harsh language while speaking to a group of college students Thursday. Read more »
Crockett's jail services proposal sparks firestorm from Salt Lake County sheriff
Sheriff Jim Winder went on the attack against Republican Mark Crockett's campaign for Salt Lake County mayor Thursday, calling the ideas Crockett presented at the county jail earlier in the... Read more »
Ron Paul given rock star treatment at UVU
Ron Paul received a robust welcome at Utah Valley University on Thursday, drawing supportive chants, cheers and standing ovations from the audience as he lambasted the Federal Reserve, income... Read more »
Olympic Exploratory Committee tells governor, mayor to go after 2026 Winter Games
The state’s Olympic Exploratory Committee is unanimously recommending Salt Lake City pursue another bid, this time for the 2026 Winter Games. Read more »
Ron Paul given rock star treatment at UVU
Ron Paul received a robust welcome at Utah Valley University on Thursday, drawing supportive chants, cheers and standing ovations from the audience as he lambasted the federal reserve, income... Read more »
After day of campaign criticism, Obama gets serious while taping comedic 'Daily Show'
President Barack Obama on Thursday rejected criticism that his administration has offered a confused response to the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya, an accusation made repeatedly by... Read more »
Utah unemployment rate drops
Utah's unemployment rate dropped in September, according to statistics released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Thursday. The drop is more than a full percentage point from a year ago, the latest... Read more »
Romney camp seeks on-the-fence voters, weighs shifting resources to bluer states
Mitt Romney's advisers and the Republican National Committee are weighing whether to shift resources from North Carolina, where Republicans express confidence of winning, into states like... Read more »
Obama: Romney swung at, whiffed tax plan question
President Barack Obama told supporters in swing state New Hampshire Thursday that rival Mitt Romney "took another swing" and "whiffed" when asked during a debate how he'd pay for his tax cut plan. Read more »
Tagg Romney jokes about wanting to take a swing at president for debate comments
Tagg Romney, the oldest son of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, made headlines after a radio interview where he said he wanted to take a swing at President Barack Obama for calling... Read more »
Utah named one of the best tax climates for businesses by Tax Foundation
Utah has one of the top 10 best tax climates for businesses in the U.S., according to the Tax Foundation. Read more »
Ann Romney says no more campaigns if they lose
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's wife says her husband will not run again if this race doesn't turn out the way they hope. Read more »
Nightmare Nov. 6 election scenarios worry Democrats, Republicans
Here in a county that knows a thing or two about Election Day meltdowns, both parties are fretting over what might go seriously wrong before, during or just after the Nov. 6 presidential election. Read more »
The NFL, NHL, PGA are all nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations
A 1966 law specifically allowed football leagues a 501(c)(6) status as tax-exempt trade organizations. Read more »
Underfunded pensions a 'systemic risk,' but bailouts aren't the answer
Pensions are a state and municipal problem, according to Pensions & Investment Magazine. Read more »
Newsweek ending print edition, job cuts expected
Newsweek plans to end its print publication after 80 years and will shift to an all-digital format aimed at online users starting in early 2013. Job cuts are expected. Read more »
US unemployment aid applications jump to 388K
Weekly applications for U.S. unemployment benefits jumped 46,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 388,000, the highest in four months. The increase represents a rebound from the previous week's... Read more »
Colorado pastors urge voters not to legalize pot for recreational use
A vigorous back-and-forth between pot legalization supporters and foes entered the religious arena Wednesday. A slate of pastors called on Coloradans to reject making pot legal without a doctor's... Read more »
Licensing exemptions, changes for hair braiders endorsed by legislative interim committee
Utahns who want to charge to provide any single type of hair braiding would be exempt from licensing under a bill supported Wednesday by the Legislature’s Business and Labor Interim Committee. Read more »
Ron Paul to visit Utah Valley University on Thursday
U.S. Congressman and former Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul will speak at Utah Valley University on Thursday. Read more »
Bill requiring sex ed classes for parents elicits debate, skepticism
Under the terms of a bill being drafted by one Utah lawmaker, public schools would be responsible for teaching not only students about human sexuality, but also training parents on how to teach the subject to their children. Read more »
Gov. Gary Herbert's energy adviser criticizes federal land control
A day after Barack Obama touted his drilling-friendly public land policies in a presidential debate, Gov. Gary Herbert's adviser on energy policy criticized the federal government over the amount of land it controls in Utah and... Read more »
Utah lawmakers want to tangle with beetle
SALT LAKE CITY — A group of frustrated, concerned and even some angry Utah lawmakers agreed Wednesday to sound off over a federal proposal to set aside more than 2,000 acres of state park... Read more »
Is your family prepared for the fiscal cliff, higher taxes?
If you haven’t prepared for the fiscal cliff, you should consider starting now, because we are headed right toward it. Read more »
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Gallup poll shows Romney up 6; too large a gap for Obama comeback?
The latest Gallup seven-day tracking poll released Wednesday shows a jump in support for Mitt Romney. Read more »
New Romney vs. Obama polls split directions
Heading into the Tuesday night town hall showdown, Romney appeared to be gaining a little separation in some key polls, holding steady in others, and slipping in a few. Polling in the race remains... Read more »
Tagg Romney jokes about wanting to take a swing at president for debate comments
Tagg Romney, the oldest son of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, made headlines after a radio interview where he said he wanted to take a swing at President Barack Obama for calling... Read more »
Ron Paul given rock star treatment at UVU
Ron Paul received a robust welcome at Utah Valley University on Thursday, drawing supportive chants, cheers and standing ovations from the audience as he lambasted the federal reserve, income... Read more »
Is your family prepared for the fiscal cliff, higher taxes?
If you haven’t prepared for the fiscal cliff, you should consider starting now, because we are headed right toward it. Read more »
The Supreme Court case that could end garage sales
The first-sale doctrine, which allows consumers to sell used products they originally bought, could be in jeopardy, according to MarketWatch. Read more »
Ron Paul given rock star treatment at UVU
Ron Paul received a robust welcome at Utah Valley University on Thursday, drawing supportive chants, cheers and standing ovations from the audience as he lambasted the Federal Reserve, income... Read more »
Nightmare Nov. 6 election scenarios worry Democrats, Republicans
Here in a county that knows a thing or two about Election Day meltdowns, both parties are fretting over what might go seriously wrong before, during or just after the Nov. 6 presidential election. Read more »
Olympic Exploratory Committee tells governor, mayor to go after 2026 Winter Games
The state’s Olympic Exploratory Committee is unanimously recommending Salt Lake City pursue another bid, this time for the 2026 Winter Games. Read more »
Ron Paul to visit Utah Valley University on Thursday
U.S. Congressman and former Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul will speak at Utah Valley University on Thursday. Read more »
Romney camp seeks on-the-fence voters, weighs shifting resources to bluer states
Mitt Romney's advisers and the Republican National Committee are weighing whether to shift resources from North Carolina, where Republicans express confidence of winning, into states like... Read more »
Sen. Orrin Hatch, Scott Howell tussle over partisanship, Obamacare
Senate candidate Scott Howell wants voters to know that not all Democrats are evil. Sen. Orrin Hatch concedes there are a few good ones, but when they get together bad things happen. Read more »
After day of campaign criticism, Obama gets serious while taping comedic 'Daily Show'
President Barack Obama on Thursday rejected criticism that his administration has offered a confused response to the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya, an accusation made repeatedly by... Read more »
1 debate left; 2 alphas, President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, wage fight of their lives
Two alphas in the fight of their lives, President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney sparred with passion and grit in a debate that previewed the closing arguments of a campaign that keeps... Read more »
Jay Evensen: Mitt Romney's 'binders full of women' remark just another meme-stream distraction
Presidential politics has become a contest of shiny objects and puppies. Only, we don't call them shiny objects, we call them "memes." Read more »
Ann Romney says no more campaigns if they lose
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's wife says her husband will not run again if this race doesn't turn out the way they hope. Read more »
Too much style, not enough substance in presidential debate, students say
The second presidential debate Tuesday focused too much on style for many of the students watching at the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics. Read more »
Utah unemployment rate drops
Utah's unemployment rate dropped in September, according to statistics released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Thursday. The drop is more than a full percentage point from a year ago, the latest... Read more »
The NFL, NHL, PGA are all nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations
A 1966 law specifically allowed football leagues a 501(c)(6) status as tax-exempt trade organizations. Read more »
Pres. Obama goes on attack, Mitt Romney counters in second presidential debate
An aggressive President Barack Obama accused challenger Mitt Romney of favoring a "one-point plan" to help the rich in America and playing politics with the recent deadly terrorist attack in Libya... Read more »
Gov. Gary Herbert's energy adviser criticizes federal land control
A day after Barack Obama touted his drilling-friendly public land policies in a presidential debate, Gov. Gary Herbert's adviser on energy policy criticized the federal government over the amount of land it controls in Utah and... Read more »
Underfunded pensions a 'systemic risk,' but bailouts aren't the answer
Pensions are a state and municipal problem, according to Pensions & Investment Magazine. Read more »
Hatch uses harsh words against Obama team in chat with students
Sen. Orrin Hatch used some harsh language while speaking to a group of college students Thursday. Read more »
Libertarian calls Mitt Romney 'wacky nuts' on immigration
Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson’s campaign has ruffled enough feathers that Republicans are actively fighting to keep him off the November ballot. Read more »
Mia Love doubles Jim Matheson in 3rd quarter fundraising
Capitalizing on her speech at the Republican National Convention and Utah campaign events featuring GOP stars, Mia Love raised more than twice as much money in the past quarter as Democratic Rep.... Read more »
- Gallup poll shows Romney up 6; too... 52
- Too much style, not enough substance in... 51
- Pres. Obama goes on attack, Mitt Romney... 40
- 1 debate left; 2 alphas, President... 35
- Libertarian calls Mitt Romney 'wacky... 31
- Clinton: I'm responsible for consulate... 29
- Jay Evensen: Mitt Romney's 'binders... 28
- Town hall format 'wild card' in second... 28