Utah Taxpayers Association | Archive | 2010 Legislative Session

Business Week: Utah Senate Passes Tobacco Tax Increase

Posted on 09 March 2010

The tax on a pack of cigarettes would increase by about $1 under a bill approved by the Utah Senate. The proposal from Sen. Allen Christensen, R-Ogden.

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Deseret News: House OKs College Authorized Charter Schools

Posted on 25 February 2010

The Utah House of Representatives gave its approval for colleges and universities to authorize charter schools.

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2010 Legislative Watchlist- Updated

Posted on 25 February 2010

The Utah Taxpayers Association’s 2010 Legislative Watchlist has been updated on March 5, 2010.

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Deseret News: Herbert Threatens Veto of Cigarette Tax, Other Bills

Posted on 25 February 2010

Gov. Gary Herbert said Wednesday he’s got a set of pens “greased up and ready to go” to veto a cigarette tax increase and other issues being considered by the 2010 Legislature.

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SL Tribune: Herbert Sticks To No-Tax Plan

Posted on 06 January 2010

Gov. Gary Herbert remains opposed to a tax increase — including the tobacco tax that has widespread popular support — and believes Utah’s budget can be balanced and critical cuts averted without the additional revenue.