Mike Mower
Mike Mower
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Our phone's not ringing off the hook for a tax credit. But we are receiving lots of calls and comments about simply removing the sales tax off food.
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We think this presented some very useful information and we're anxious to consider discussions on several topics that were raised in this report and not just increasing the minimum wage.
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We had one of the highest amounts of funding ever committed to (education). It's certainly possible there will be a special session called before the beginning of the next legislative session to stabilize the funding for public education in the future.
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We recognize this is a complex negotiation, and we are still optimistic. We're still very supportive of the compromise package, and we'll continue to work with individual Senate and House members as well as their leadership team.
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There is merit in discussing this proposal. This proposal does provide longer-term parking solutions for the Capitol area.
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We've been very public in our support of this.
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He has a real concern for the employees of these establishments who are forced to inhale other people's secondhand smoke.
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We feel there's a real desire to reach consensus, and we're working very well with House and Senate leadership.
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We need to get on the national radar screen and we're anxious to have candidates from both parties come to our state. If Utah does nothing, Utah will be once again overlooked.
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We need to show our money commitment up front and early if we want to start showing our interest to candidates.
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We are still disappointed that it passed. This is a very important issue for the governor, and we'll do what we feel is necessary to make certain the governor's position is understood.
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The governor was only on the (corporate) jet a few times last year, maybe only once, always with other family members on family trips; once to Fillmore for the funeral of a relative. An amended federal filing will be made next week.
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The governor remains committed to providing immediate relief for taxpayers at the check-out counter - not something that offers relief just once a year if they fill out a tax return.
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The governor is anxious to move forward on the construction of Legacy Parkway as soon as possible.