Human Interest

The Federal Government requires colleges to commemorate Constitution Day, September 17, with some kind of a student activity to qualify for Title IV grant monies, which, if people really read the Constitution, they would find no authority for the grant.  The requirement is largely ignored.

Save the Date

Summer is coming to an end, which means we are more than halfway through the year. What about those resolutions you made for 2018? If you’re like most people, they probably went out the window during summer vacations. We’ve all been there! 

With the holidays right around the corner, now is the perfect time to hit reset on your financial goals. Before you know it, you’ll be busy booking holiday travel plans, buying gifts for loved ones and enjoying other festivities.

President Donald Trump intends to hand out $12 billion to various farmers to offset the financial losses they are facing due to his trade war. That’s his attempt at directly padding his supporters' pockets.

He announced his plan to indirectly help farmers during a recent visit to Iowa, saying he may issue a "12-month E15 waiver."

The Trump administration has aimed a dagger at the heart of high pharmacy bills: the go-betweens in the supply chain that have been gouging insurers, drugmakers, and consumers.

Through its blueprint to reduce drug spending—called American Patients First—the administration invited public comment on the role of pharmacy benefit managers. These are the mega-corporations that health insurers hire to administer their drug benefits.

One of the best times to fish

Autumn leaves, cool weather, great fishing

There are many reasons why fall is a prime time to fish in Utah. Fewer anglers—and fewer recreational boaters—top the list.

“If you want to enjoy great fishing,” says Randy Oplinger, sport fisheries coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources, “in less-crowded conditions, fall is the time to do it. Recreational boating and fishing pressure drop off dramatically in the fall.”

Sept 07, 2018
 

"to elevate the condition of men--to lift artificial weights from all shoulders, to clear the paths of laudable pursuit for all, to afford all an unfettered start and a fair chance, in the race of life." --Abraham Lincoln

Chairman's Note: States Don't Need Federal Health Care Regulation

And pharmacist “gag rules” are only making it worse. 

A leaked memo circulating in the White House calls for electricity consumers to bail out struggling coal and nuclear plants by mandating that a portion of energy be purchased from certain failing suppliers.

This proposal doesn't make sense. Following through would undermine the market-driven forces that have boosted U.S. energy production, saved money for consumers, and helped the environment.

Since President Trump took office, the U.S. Department of Energy has supported an '"all-of-the-above" approach to domestic energy production.

Mountain West Bank employees give back during Day of Caring

GREAT VISUALS -- Mountain West Bank employees and volunteers are
helping a Utah nonprofit spruce up its site.

WHO -- Mountain West Bank staff from 20 of its offices throughout
Idaho, Utah, and Washington.