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Commentary: Utah’s Question 1 is just kicking the can down the road

Like a bad bruise that just doesn’t seem to go away, the debate over funding for public education continues this year in the form of Question 1 on your voting ballot. Question 1 calls for increasing the gas tax by 10 cents to raise about $100 million for …

George Pyle: Lies can be hazardous to other people’s health

The other day a group of serious-minded men came in to see The Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Board, of which I am a member and Keeper of the Calendar. They had asked very politely if they could drop by and explain to us their opposition to Proposition 3. …

Jazz star Donovan Mitchell gained fame and adoration partially for showing up and saying yes. Now, he might have to ...

The credit card didn’t go through on the first attempt. The man kept swiping, though, hoping. Nothing. Next came the frustration, then the embarrassment. Again and again he tried, to no avail. It just so happened that in line behind him was someone who …

Jazz star Donovan Mitchell is determined to stay true to himself as fame, fortune and demands on his time envelop him

The credit card didn’t go through on the first attempt. He kept swiping, though, hoping. Nothing. Next came the frustration, then the embarrassment. Again and again he tried, to no avail. It just so happened that in line behind him was someone who not …

UTA proposes a 12.7% budget increase — thanks in part to Salt Lake County sales tax hike

More than a quarter of the total budget will go to pay interest on its $2 billion debt — incurred in recent decades essentially as a mortgage to accelerate building its TRAX and FrontRunner rail systems. Debt service is UTA’s single-largest expenditure in …

Trump to allow year-round sales of high-ethanol gasoline

The Trump administration is moving to allow year-round sales of gasoline with higher blends of ethanol, a boon for Iowa and other farm states that have pushed for greater sales of the corn-based fuel. President Donald Trump is expected to announce he is …

Lindsey Graham shrugs off Kavanaugh protester who follows him to his car

Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina shrugged off a protester with a quip as he walked to his car. Graham appeared unfazed by the shouting protester and encouraged her visit his home state. "Yeah, please move to …

Why are thousands of Tesla cars parked in mysterious locations around the country

Tesla Motors claims it has successfully ramped up production of its pivotal Model 3 sedan during the summer, fulfilling CEO Elon Musk's pledge to work out the manufacturing problems that had raised questions about the electric car maker's future …

Gehrke: Rural Utahns stand to gain the most if voters pass Prop 3 to expand Medicaid

Last year, Mahana Fisher had a patient come to his office with a sore on his backside that wouldn’t go away. It had lingered for nine months by then because the gentleman had a hard time scraping together enough money to see a doctor. It ended up being …

Clinchfield No. 1 back on the rails again in vivid painting by Utah artist

But when the Clinchfield No. 1 came to life again on Winegar’s canvas, he knew he had something special at his fingertips. It was, after all, one of America’s most famous locomotives. “Really, it’s one of my favorite trains I’ve painted,” Winegar said in …

Support rolls in for UMC sale

Mitime’s vision includes new hotel, manufacturing facilities and research and development ♦ Nobody rose to their feet to oppose the $18.55 million deal to sell the former Miller Motorsports Park during a required public hearing on the pending sale. The …

Business Licenses — October 2018

KENNEWICK  Spokane Security Systems, 1420 N. Pines Road, Spokane. Bi-State Siding & Window, 1310 N. Road 36, Pasco. SYSCO Food Service of Seattle, 22820 54th Ave. S., Kent. Puget Sound Services, 244 Sydney Ave. N., North Bend. Hardesty & …

County to sell UMC to Mitime for $18.55M

Final terms, conditions of sale to be determined after comment period ♦ After three years and three attempts to sell the former Miller Motorsports Park, Tooele County appears near to closing on a sale agreement for the 511-acre county-owned facility. The …

George Pyle: Utah’s golden goose is making a big mess

“Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell.” — Edward Abbey No political leader wants to be accused of killing the goose that lays the golden eggs. To be blamed for doing anything, anything at all, that might so much as slow the …

Scott D. Pierce: Jim Carrey is creepy in ‘Kidding’; Lil Rel Howery plays himself in ‘Rel’

Quick quiz: What two things do Jim Carrey and Lil Rel Howery have in common? Answer: First, they were both regulars in the sketch comedy show “In Living Color” — although Carrey was in the successful, 1990-94 original, and Howery was in the 2012 revival … …

Tesla Slapped With Lawsuit After Car Crash in Autopilot Mode

Tech 03:15 07.09.2018(updated 03:17 07.09.2018) Get short URL A Utah woman whose Tesla Model S crashed into a fire truck in May is suing the electric car maker, claiming the company overstated the ability of the car’s Autopilot system to keep her safe and …

Hands-Free Car Crash

Infotainment systems are designed to help drivers reach their destinations with ease but University of Utah researchers paired with AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety to find that they actually do the opposite. With directions at your fingertips to change …

‘A cloud descending’: Utah business leaders warn of economic toll from U.S. trade wars with Canada, China and beyond

Utahns support President Donald Trump in large numbers, but business leaders continue to warn of potentially dire effects from his protectionist policies on trade. With tariffs threatened on products the Beehive State sends to China, Europe, Mexico and …

Self-driving cars face a long road to becoming transportation’s future

Self-driving cars are the future of transportation. According to some reports, 10 million will hit the road by 2020. They’ll ferry passengers from place to place, like taxis without drivers behind the wheel. They’ll transport packages and raw materials …

Global Electronics Contract Manufacturing (ECM) Market Research and Forecast 2018-2023

Global Electronic Contract Manufacturing Market, Size, Share, Market Intelligence, Company Profiles, Market Trends, Strategy, Analysis, Forecast 2018-2023 INDORE, INDIA, October 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the OMR analysis, the …

Global Waterjet Cutting Machine Market Research and Forecast 2018-2023

Global Waterjet Cutting Machine Market, Size, Share, Market Intelligence, Company Profiles, Market Trends, Strategy, Analysis, Forecast 2018-2023 INDORE, INDIA, October 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Orion Market Research (OMR) recently …

Global LiDAR Market Research and Forecast 2018-2023

Global LiDAR Market, Size, Share, Market Intelligence, Company Profiles, Market Trends, Strategy, Analysis, Forecast 2018-2023 INDORE, INDIA, October 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the OMR analysis, the global LiDAR market is …

Global Smart Parking Market Research and Forecast 2018-2023

Global Smart Parking Market, Size, Share, Market Intelligence, Company Profiles, Market Trends, Strategy, Analysis, Forecast 2018-2023 INDORE, INDIA, October 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Orion Market Research (OMR) recently published a market …

Rent a TLC Car for Uber & Lyft and Drive at the Right Time

How to rent TLC car for Uber and Lyft and drive at the best times to maximize income potential BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For those who are considering using their own vehicles or perhaps TLC cars …

SCH Advisors – Nio, Inc. China’s Tesla – Stock Update

Shares of Nio, widely referred to as the Tesla of China and backed by tech giant Tencent, jumped as much as 8% early Monday. MANHATTAN, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SCH Advisors is a leading independent stock …

Nissan Foundation seeks grantees for 2019

Since 1992, the Nissan Foundation has awarded almost $11 million to more than 120 nonprofit organizations that promote understanding and respect among cultural/ethnic groups The Nissan Foundation annually awards grants to nonprofits in California, …

Gulf Management Systems to Attend 2018 IPPA

New Florida-based member of leading nationwide trade association related to payroll and taxes for employers of all sizes to showcase premium payment services. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gulf …

New GTS models: two athletes join the Porsche Panamera family

Porsche definitively enters the electric era with the new Taycan

Current Press releases Porsche definitively enters the electric era with the new Taycan Major investments, new production methods and extensive training initiatives Stuttgart . Six billion euros in investments, 1,200 new employees for the launch of the …

Ferrari to announce Third Quarter 2018 financial results on November 5

Maranello (Italy), October 16, 2018 -Ferrari N.V. (“Ferrari”) (NYSE/MTA: RACE) announced today that its financial results for the third quarter of 2018 will be released on Monday, November 5, 2018. A live audio webcast and conference call of the 2018 …

Auto/Mate Integrates DMS with DocuBizz

Invoice workflow solution streamlines accounts payable processes in auto dealerships ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Auto/Mate Dealership Systems has integrated its dealership management system (DMS) with …

Electra Meccanica Debuts the SOLO Single-Passenger EV at the AltCar Expo in California

Company CEO delivers first SOLO vehicle in the United States to new owner and receives commendation from Canadian Consulate LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO) (“Electra Meccanica” or the “Company …

DAT adds HaulFox, Strategy Systems, four others to TMS Integration

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAT Solutions announced integration of the company’s loadboard, freight rates,  load tracking and other products into the transportation management software (TMS) of six partner companies including HaulFox …

NIO Inc. Delivered 1,766 ES8 Vehicles in the Month of September 2018 and 3,268 Vehicles for the Third Quarter of 2018

SHANGHAI, China, Oct. 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NIO Inc. (“NIO” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NIO), a pioneer in China’s premium electric vehicle market, today announced that as of September 30, 2018, year-to-date deliveries of its ES8, a 7-seater high …

Ecuador - Based University Streamlines QMS management with help of MyEasyISO QMS Software

VALLEY COTTAGE, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MyEasyISO is excited to announce its newest subscriber from Ecuador. One of the top-ranking -Universities in Ecuador wanted to implement an electronic management …

Local 1178 Retiree Devotes Life to Disaster Relief

It’s about church in your life and in your heart, says Local 1178 retiree Jody Bratcher. After retiring 10 years ago, the 70-year-old former FCA Chicago Parts Depot worker has devoted her life to what’s in her heart — a desire to serve the Lord by helping …

Telehandler Market Report 2018: Analysis & Trends by Product, Type, Application & Region

Telehandler market analysis segmented by companies, region, type and applications in the report. PUNE, INDIA, October 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This report studies the Telehandler Market Insights, Forecast to 2022 with many aspects of the …

Auto Electronics Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2018-2022

Auto Electronics market analysis segmented by companies, region, type and applications in the report. PUNE, INDIA, October 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This report studies the Auto Electronics Market Insights, Forecast to 2022 with many …

Heartland Express Inc. Earns 15th Quest for Quality Award

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Oct. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (www.heartlandexpress.com) (HTLD) is pleased to announce it has been recognized with Logistics Management Magazine’s Quest for Quality Award. Heartland Express has received …