Published December 17, 2020 at 9:38 AM MST Listen • 4:38
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Utah received a C+ for the current state of its infrastructure, which includes everything from bridges and roads, to drinking water and hazardous waste. This story and more in the Thursday morning news brief.
Thursday morning, December 17, 2020
State
State Legislature Predicts Tax Revenue Increase
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Utah’s tax revenue will increase 1.5% during this fiscal year, and 6.5% next year, according to projections released Wednesday by the State Legislature, Tax Commission and the governor’s office. The Legislature’s Chief Economist Andrea Wilko said federal stimulus payments have helped Utah weather this economic storm caused by the pandemic. The full Legislature reconvenes Jan. 19 and plans to pass a budget based on the new revenue projections.
Published December 16, 2020 at 9:52 AM MST Listen • 4:02
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A dozen parents have filed a civil rights lawsuit against the Salt Lake City School District after it opted to keep schools closed and continue remote learning because of the pandemic. This story and more in the Tuesday morning news brief.
Wednesday morning, December 16, 2020
Northern Utah
Salt Lake County Thanks Outgoing Councilmembers
Three Salt Lake County Council members attended their last council meeting Tuesday afternoon: Republicans Michael Jensen and Max Burdick, as well as Democrat Shireen Ghorbani. They were honored with official resolutions, as well as speeches by county residents and public officials. They have all been so focused on what is best for the public at all times in all our deliberations and in every opinion they have expressed, said Councilmember Ann Granato.