Editorials
Too few voters? Or too many?
Another local election, another poor turnout. But what can, or should, be done?
Nov 06, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Party’s over in health debate
Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch cut to the core of the debate over health care insurance when he observed that the Democrats' real motive is to "move people into government."
Nov 05, 2009 | 12:10 am | Loading…
Health bill a sleazy offer
Voters should treat the Democrats' latest health-insurance scheme the same way they would any other sleazy deal. First, there is the very size of the HR 3962 -- misleadingly named the Affordable Health Care for America Act. (Find it online at http://healthbill.notlong.com.) It runs 1,990 …
Nov 04, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
And in Santaquin...
The race is back on after a flap over financial disclosures was worked out.
Nov 03, 2009 | 12:30 am | Loading…
Freedom, for now
Today, voters across Utah County will be setting the courses for their hometowns.
Nov 03, 2009 | 12:30 am | Loading…
Highland caper?
Late last week, certain candidates in Highland were feeling anxious because of a change in how the votes will be counted.
Nov 03, 2009 | 12:30 am | Loading…
Missteps haunt Oldroyd
Utah County Republican leaders will hold a hearing on whether Chairman Taylor Oldroyd's leading role against a Provo council member's re-election rises to "malfeasance, misfeasance or nonfeasance."
Nov 01, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Tickets face off in Orem
If they wished, Orem voters could vote a straight ticket: the current crew or all newcomers.
Nov 01, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Zombie zoning debate
Halloween is past, but we'll consult the spirits long enough to make a prediction: No matter who wins the election on Tuesday, cities will continue to be roiled by debates over single-family housing vs. rentals. It's an issue that boiled over in Provo's District 5, and it's flared up in o…
Nov 01, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Donor limits cripple debate
An easy target in politics today is campaign donations. It's a legitimate issue. But is limiting campaign donations the answer? Are drastic limits worse than the problem?
Oct 30, 2009 | 12:20 am | Loading…
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