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Last Updated: Nov 27, 2024 01:12PM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Outgoing Decisions and Future Challenges

Nov 27, 2024 01:12PM ● By Salt Lake County Councilman Sheldon Stewart

With elections behind us, attention now turns to the actions of outgoing governments in their final days. The so-called “lame duck” period often comes with a mix of activity—some of it meaningful, some of it questionable—as leaders prepare to hand over the reins.

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center

Oct 28, 2024 03:07PM ● By Aimee Winder Newton

Salt Lake County provides a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center for residents to dispose of hazardous materials safely.

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Bright economic numbers signal a strong holiday shopping season

Oct 28, 2024 03:00PM ● By Robert Spendlove

Holiday shoppers’ dollars will stretch further this year than in 2023 and 2022, thanks to slowing inflation and rising wages.

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Cultivating thankfulness this Thanksgiving

Oct 28, 2024 11:02AM ● By Holly Curby

There are certain principles we can embed into our routine that can help us to not take our blessings for granted and rather to be thankful this Thanksgiving.

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Life and Laughter - Give Me Some Sugar

Oct 02, 2024 01:31PM ● By Peri Kinder

Whether I battled the world’s loudest candy wrappers or faced the principal for participating in black market candy sales, Halloween remained my favorite holiday

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Remembering state senator and west side advocate Karen Mayne

Sep 10, 2024 04:06PM ● By Tom Haraldsen

Longtime state Sen. Karen Mayne passed away on Aug. 15, leaving behind a great legacy as friend and public servant.

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Life & Laughter - Show me the money

Sep 04, 2024 03:58PM ● By Peri Kinder

When did the basic costs of living become a luxury?

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Here’s what could happen after the Fed meets in September

Sep 04, 2024 03:08PM ● By Robert Spendlove

This will be the first rate cut in more than four years following a series of aggressive rate hikes—11 over the span of a year and a half—aimed to tame inflation.

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A reflection on Labor Day’s history and meaning

Sep 04, 2024 02:17PM ● By Holly Curby

Connecting the history of the holiday with life today

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Salt Lake County Public Safety Bond

Sep 04, 2024 12:59PM ● By By Salt Lake County Councilwoman Aimee Winder Newton

Our jails are at capacity and urgently require expansion. The proposed public safety bond will enable us to consolidate two jails into one, add more beds, expand mental health treatment services, create a facility to support inmates transitioning back into the community, and build a Justice and Accountability Center.

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