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Op-Ed: Utah helped end a deadly trade loophole – Here’s why it matters

Most people have never heard of the de minimis loophole, but it’s been quietly hurting American workers and endangering our communities for almost a decade. That’s now changing because Republicans and Democrats came together to fix it. Until recently, the de minimis loophole allowed ...

COOPER: The importance of respecting court orders

The most important question in American politics today is whether Donald Trump will respect court orders. Judges have ruled against his administration repeatedly. But will he listen? In America the courts — not the president or Congress — resolve disputes and, in the process, define the ...

Guest opinion: Officials are elected to represent the people, not the party

My name is Kristanne Willden. I live in Morgan County. I am 58 years old. I have always considered myself to be a good citizen of the United States of America. I have always felt that I was a truly patriotic citizen, with love and gratitude for our founding fathers, our country and especially ...

Guest opinion: Girls and school – research that matters

In December, I wrote the first article in a series I am doing that shares findings of a large study published in 2023 called The Girls’ Index. This first piece was titled “Troubling research on girls, confidence and social media.” Then, in late January, the second — “Concerning ...

Guest opinion: Trump is protecting Utah’s fintech innovation

Talk to a longtime Utahn and the most common refrain is how much the state has changed. See Silicon Slopes. Though the name started off as a cheesy marketing slogan, it now is ubiquitous with Utah’s major fintech companies, innovative payment processors and a vibrant startup culture that has ...