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Letter: Let lawmakers know teachers unions are essential

Egos are running amok with our state representatives wanting to abolish or make it near-impossible to keep unions and/or associations. They do not know what is best for teachers and students with no experience or training! I am a public educator and have been for over 23 years. My association ...

Letter: A fitting tribute to Utah Agent Orange veterans

When it comes to paying tribute to Vietnam veterans in Utah, one group remains relatively marginalized. This group is known as Agent Orange veterans. These veterans were exposed to a toxic herbicide called Agent Orange that was used in Vietnam to remove tree leaves and other foliage that ...

Letter: High school sports are becoming prohibitively pricey

Modern social media has given everyday citizens a powerful platform to voice their concerns and highlight community injustices. Today, I want to raise awareness about an issue that feels both unfair and exploitative: the high cost of youth sports. Recently, my family attended the Manti Holiday ...

Letter: Utah must avoid Colorado’s tech regulation mistakes

Utah is a top state for business and innovation, shaping how Utahns live, work, and play while positioning us as leaders in America’s economy. I'm proud to live in a state with fast-growing tech sectors, where high-tech jobs increased over 22% in 2021 and 2022, with a projected 33% growth in ...

Letter: Let’s all resolve to ‘Be Loving’ during the new year

From a Be Loving Hotline to offering families in need a “staycation” to “Reverse Adoption” initiatives, Western States Lodging and Management (WSLM) has brought to life our core value of “Be Loving” with a campaign designed to ripple kindness across the communities we ...

Letter: Children should not receive a smartphone until age 18

The increasing use of smartphones among young children has become a growing concern. Studies show that ⅓ children under the age of 12 have their own smartphone. While smartphones offer convenience and learning opportunities, excessive use poses serious risks to children’s development. ...