Investigation
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Transparency in Taxation: Unraveling Truth-in-Taxation for Utah Residents
Property values change every year. In the recent past, Utah home values have skyrocketed at an alarming and uncomfortable pace. But, an increase in the value of your home does…
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Draper Homes Collapse Due to Unstable Ground
Homes in the Suncrest Neighborhood, Draper, fell during Spring rainstorms due to unstable soil.
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The Rising Cost of Addiction in Utah
Business owners on Main Street in Salt Lake City and 25th Street in Ogden are affected by drug use. However, drug usage is a complex issue; fixing it would take…
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Moving Beyond Suburban Sprawl & Big-Box Development in Ogden, Utah
High density mixed-use development provides cities with the greatest return per acre in property tax revenue. And the numbers confirm that premise.
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Is Subsidizing Amazon Good for Utah?
When the Amazon Fulfillment Center on 5600 West opened in 2019, it seemed like a good thing. Jobs were created, and it appeared it would be a boon to the…
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Why More Homeless Spending Is Resulting in More Homeless People
Most non-profit organizations receive funds from the government thanks to its taxing power. However, despite all this funding they fail to provide safe care to the very ones they are…
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Utah’s Scary Housing Market
With $2,950 per month to own a very small home, young couples have no chance of finding any affordable housing than young couples in Utah.
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Investigating Homelessness Death and Public Safety in Utah
How much has Salt Lake City spent on homeless “abatements”? Is there a better solution? Abatements are cruel and ineffective.
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Did These Utah Multi-Level Marketing Companies Really Need Giant PPP Loans?
Utah multi-level marketing companies thrived during the pandemic, so why did they need PPP loans?