Gov. Herbert Signs Two Bills

SALT LAKE CITY (March 11, 2019) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert signed two bills today. This brings the total number of signed pieces of legislation from the 2019 General Legislative Session so far to 15. Information on these bills can be found below.

• HB50

County Classification Changes, Wilde, L.

• SB76

Workers' Compensation Adjudication Amendments, Mayne, K.

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Senators Ernst and Lee to Announce Their Paid Parental Leave Proposal

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, March 12, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Mike Lee (R-UT) will host a press conference to announce their paid parental leave proposal. Credentialed members of the press are asked to arrive fifteen minutes prior to the start of the press conference. The Senators will be joined by women and children from Independent Women’s Forum.

Details:           

Senators Ernst and Lee to Host Paid Parental Leave Press Conference

361A Russell Senate Building, Washington, DC

Tuesday, March 12, 2019, 11:30a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET

NOTE: If you are a credentialed member of the media and plan to attend the press conference, please RSVP to press@ernst.senate.gov.

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SPRING PASSES ON SALE NOW! 

    Shred the rest of the season for just $199 when you purchase a spring pass. No blackouts, no strings — just fun all spring long. 

BUY NOW

Available online only. Ski or ride now through closing day April 2019. Spring Pass does not include UTA bus privileges. Passes will be held at Will Call at the Sports Desk on the 3rd Floor of the Brighton Center. 

WANT TO SKI FOR FREE ALL SPRING? 

Buy your 2019/2020 pass today, and get a FREE Spring Pass. Yep, you can ski or ride the rest of the season for free when you purchase next year's season pass and pay in full. Get the deal before rates go up! 

GET DEAL

A 2019/2020 Season Pass must be purchased in full to unlock spring pass privileges. Passes will be held at Will Call at the Sports Desk. This promotion does not apply to Family packaging. Free spring pass does not include UTA bus privileges.

CURRENT PASS HOLDER? RELOAD!

Current pass holders can save time and money by renewing their pass online. Skip the pickup line and head straight to the lift next season! Pre-season rates go up in April, so act fast. Payment plans available! 

RENEW YOUR PASS

FAMILY PACKAGING & 2019/2020 PAYMENT PLANS COMING SOON! 

If you want to purchase a family package or any other 2019/2020 season pass on a payment plan: stay tuned. They'll be available next week at pre-season rates. 

With Tax Day looming large and sweeping tax reform passed in recent months, WalletHub today released its 2019 Taxpayer Survey as well as its yearly Tax Rates by State report and accompanying videos in order to help people better understand this confusing time of year. You can find highlights from both below, followed by the full list of WalletHub’s 2019 taxpayer resources.
 
Tax Rates in Utah (1=Lowest; 25=Avg.):

• 6th – Overall Effective State & Local Tax Rate
• 27th – Income Tax
• 11th – Real-Estate Tax
• 1st – Vehicle Property Tax
• 10th – Sales & Excise Taxes

2019 Taxpayer Survey

• Fewer than 4 in 10 people are happy with President Trump’s tax reforms. 70% think they benefit the rich more than the middle class.
   
• 89% of people think the government currently does not spend their tax dollars wisely.
   
• 31% of people say making a math mistake is their biggest Tax Day fear, edging out not having enough money (28%) at the top of the list.
   
• 36% of people would move to a different country for a tax-free future. 24% would get an “IRS” tattoo and 15% would take a vow of celibacy.

WalletHub’s 2019 Taxpayer Resources

1. What To Do If You Can’t Pay
2. Pros & Cons Of Paying With Credit
3. Tax Scams & Tips for Avoiding Them
4. Last-Minute Tax Tips
5. Property Taxes by State