It has been almost 250 years since American colonists dumped a shipment of tea from the East India Trading Company into the Boston Harbor as a protest of the Tea Act of 1773. Their reasoning - it violated colonists’ rights to “no taxation... (Read More)

Special districts perform an important function in the way that Utah operates together to make it a better place to live for everyone. To that end, sometimes new districts need to be created in order to meet a specific need. We wanted to give you... (Read More)

Although it’s been delayed somewhat — which is the norm for something so large — the infrastructure improvement bill which was passed recently by the U.S. Congress will have several effects on those who live in the Beehive State. As part of... (Read More)

Telecommuting grew in popularity during the pandemic out of necessity. And it helped limit the spread of COVID-19. But studies show that a post-pandemic, remote-only model doesn't work all that well for many office workers — or their companies. In... (Read More)

Water resource management has risen to the forefront of conversations in the Beehive State. The reason for this is clear: we are still in a drought statewide. Lack of rainfall and lack of clarity in the use of water resources has led Utah beyond a... (Read More)

Did you know that the typical family of four uses about 12,000 gallons of water per month? Leaky faucets and toilets and other water-gobbling problems and habits can add up to hundreds or even thousands of gallons more. The good news? Many common... (Read More)

Are you responsible for leading a special district? If so, consider becoming a member of the Utah Association of Special Districts. The UASD is dedicated to advocating for and strengthening special districts by providing services and support to... (Read More)

There’s a lot of room for improvement when it comes to educating employees about cybersecurity. Case in point: the cybersecurity awareness training firm KnowBe4's State of Privacy and Security Awareness Report. This report details the state of... (Read More)

When it comes to the creation of commercial areas in Utah, sometimes navigating through the government can create some bumps along the way. That is certainly true of the inland port in Salt Lake City and its governing body, the Utah Inland Port... (Read More)

Now more than ever, employers are looking for opportunities to be friendlier to the environment. Have you considered these ways to make your organization more eco-friendly? Offer remote work Remote work has taken off during the pandemic, and... (Read More)