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Providing perspective and contextual insights on the monetary aspects of Government within Utah that impacts the citizens of the state, from local to international, including agencies and contractors.

The Race to Replace Republican Romney is On.

The Race to Replace Republican Romney is On.

The battle to become Utah's next U.S. Senator is now wide open, and we expect there to be at least seven serious candidates. That said, look for this to be the most expensive election in Utah history. In fact, expect total spending in the race to exceed

ICYMI: Utah's Top Eight Money Stories from the Second Half of August 2023

ICYMI: Utah's Top Eight Money Stories from the Second Half of August 2023

From the death of one of Utah's top inventors / technologists to an apparent new record set by Utah-HQ'd firms, we deliver our perspectives on each of the Top 8 Money Stories in Utah for second half of the month (August 16th through the 31st). AUTHOR'

Salt Lake City Approves ~$40 Million in Improvements for City Parks and Neighborhoods

Salt Lake City Approves ~$40 Million in Improvements for City Parks and Neighborhoods

The Salt Lake City Council has approved nearly $40 million of funding directed specifically toward nearly three dozen projects identified in the 2023/2024 Capital Improvement Budget. The CIP targets public properties of all types within city boundaries that require some type of construction work. The 34 different projects that

ICYMI: Utah's Top Seven Money Stories from the First Half of August 2023

ICYMI: Utah's Top Seven Money Stories from the First Half of August 2023

From the $4 million "special" funding of ChartSquad to our discovery of PCF Insurance Services - Utah's hidden 5X insurance industry "Unicorn" - we deliver our perspectives on each of the top 7 money stories in Utah for first half of the month (August

Court Order Notwithstanding, Utah's Cookie War Between Crumbl and Dirty Dough Continues

Court Order Notwithstanding, Utah's Cookie War Between Crumbl and Dirty Dough Continues

Given that both sides taste victory in the latest U.S. District Court ruling, it's clear to this journalist that the fight between Dirty Dough and Crumbl is nowhere near to being over. On Friday, the United States District Court (District of Utah) issued a 21-page Ruling* in

ICYMI: The Top Seven Stories from the Second Half of July 2023

ICYMI: The Top Seven Stories from the Second Half of July 2023

From the potentially cranky/helpful rant of a seasoned communications pro to a surprising $43 billion figure shared by BofA Securities, we deliver our perspectives on each of the top 7 money stories in Utah for second half of the month (July 16th through the 31st). Welcome to August, the

A Journalist's Rant: Why Do So Many Firms Suck at PR?

A Journalist's Rant: Why Do So Many Firms Suck at PR?

Five basic tips to either kickstart, or upgrade, your Media Relations / Publicity efforts. {HINT: It's actually not that hard.} True Story: Earlier this week a news release headline caught my attention, so I opened the file and skimmed the body of the release. Since I found the information