Salt Lake Tribune- Another round of tax cuts would be a mistake

Utah's projected multimillion-dollar government surplus is remarkable, especially given the fiscal woes of so many other states...but voters should beware of elected officials who use this information as an excuse to court them with "tax relief" on the eve of state elections. 1/26/2008

Deseret Morning News- House leaders outline legislative priorities: Teacher pay, Mountain View Corridor, CHIP top list

Leaders of the Utah House want to increase teacher salaries, build the Mountain View Corridor and boost enrollment in the Utah Children's Health Insurance Program. 1/22/2008

Salt Lake Tribune- Study: Utah workers losing insurance at alarming rate

11/2/2007

Salt Lake Tribune-Uninsured kids cost the state more-CHIP less pricy in the end, new study says

It may cost millions to provide government health insurance to poor children - but it's more expensive not to cover them, a new study asserts. In fact, the lack of insurance costs society an annual $2,121 more in health care costs per child, it found. 5/7/2007

Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Page-Providing Utah's children with the care they need-Karen Crompton

More than 70,000 children in Utah are uninsured and the number is growing. 11/13/2006

Salt Lake Tribune- Police soul-searching over emaciated girl

Child abuse case: Officers say state rules restricted response.  9/05/2006

Deseret Morning News- Income up; poverty steady

Utah anti-poverty advocates concerned about Census data.  8/30/2006

Salt Lake Tribune- Household income inches up, but poverty rates change little

Health insurance woes: The ranks of the uninsured continue to swell, even for medium-wage workers.  8/30/2006