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Rejecting Nevada water deal hurts Utah, critics say

Sat, 25 May 2013 01:01:02 MDT

Rejecting Nevada water deal hurts Utah, critics say

By Brian Maffly The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 25, 2013 01:01AM MDT

When Utah Gov. Gary Herbert vetoed a water-sharing agreement forged with Nevada over Snake Valley’s groundwater, he said he was acting in response to locals’ desires and to ensure that water that flows into Utah stays in Utah. But the governor’s move, which was hailed by both West Desert ranchers and environmentalists, could jeopardize Utah’s own aims on the Colorado River, according to critics in the water-development community. By failing to cooperate with an important neighbor, Utah could sac...

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House immigration group resolves dispute

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:03:18 MDT

House immigration group resolves dispute

By ERICA WERNER The Associated Press

Updated May 23, 2013 11:03PM MDT

Washington • House members writing a bipartisan immigration bill said Thursday they had patched over a dispute that threatened their efforts, even as they and the rest of Congress prepared to return home for a weeklong recess where many could confront voters’ questions on the issue. The eight lawmakers in the House immigration group have struggled for months to come to agreement on a sweeping bill that would have a chance in the GOP-controlled House while satisfying Democrats’ objectives. Talks...

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Utah’s SkyWest banks on 40 new jets, $40B deal

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:49:18 MDT

Utah’s SkyWest banks on 40 new jets, $40B deal

By Steven Oberbeck The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 21, 2013 09:49PM MDT

SkyWest Inc., the parent company of St. George-based SkyWest Airlines, has taken a major step to secure its long-term future — agreeing to buy 40 new 76-passenger regional jets for upward of $4 billion. The jets will be flown under the United Express banner as part of a new partnership agreement that will run for the next 12 years, said Chip Childs, SkyWest Airlines’ president and COO. SkyWest flies 183 aircraft for United, which vary in size from the Brasilia 120 that seats 30 passengers to th...

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The right decision

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:01:04 MDT

The right decision

Updated May 17, 2013 01:01AM MDT

Gov. Gary Herbert made the right decision last month when he announced he would not sign a controversial agreement that would have given Nevada the go-ahead to mine the precious groundwater under the Snake Valley. He should not renege on it at the behest of legislators and other members of the Utah Water Development Commission. Herbert deserved all the praise he received for withstanding political and legal pressure and refusing to sign away the ancient water that lies deep under the dry soil s...

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Maloofs to sell Kings for $535M

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:48:33 MDT

Maloofs to sell Kings for $535M

Updated May 16, 2013 11:48PM MDT

NBA • A person familiar with the deal says the Maloof family has reached an agreement with a Sacramento group headed by software tycoon Vivek Ranadive to sell a 65 percent controlling interest in the Kings at a total franchise valuation of $535 million. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press late Thursday night, said there are about 30 investors in the group. An announcement is expected Friday. The NBA is expected to officially approve the agreement next week. Th...

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Utah board wants Herbert to reconsider Snake Valley water deal rejection

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:04:15 MDT

Utah board wants Herbert to reconsider Snake Valley water deal rejection

By Judy Fahys The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 15, 2013 10:04AM MDT

Water leaders, certain Utah Gov. Gary Herbert made a bad decision when he rejected the Snake Valley water deal last month, are asking him to reconsider. The legislators and water experts on the Utah Water Development Commission voted Tuesday to send a letter urging Herbert to reverse course and sign a Utah-Nevada agreement that, in their view, best protects Snake Valley water rights and statewide interests. Washington County Water Conservancy District Director Ron Thompson said he felt the deal...

Big retailers back safety accord in Bangladesh

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:20:16 MDT

Big retailers back safety accord in Bangladesh

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO The Associated Press

Updated May 13, 2013 07:20PM MDT

New York • Some of the world’s largest retailers have agreed to a first-of-its-kind pact to improve safety at some of Bangladesh’s garment factories following a building collapse that killed more than 1,100 workers in the country last month. The move comes just days shy of a deadline imposed by workers’ rights groups that said they would hold street protests and otherwise increase pressure on clothing brands that did not sign the agreement by Wednesday. H&M, a trendy Swedish chain that’s the la...

H&M among big retailers backing safety accord in Bangladesh

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:24:50 MDT

H&M among big retailers backing safety accord in Bangladesh

The Associated Press

Updated May 13, 2013 02:24PM MDT

NEW YORK • Four of the world’s biggest retailers agreed to sign a pact to improve safety at garment factories in Bangladesh nearly three weeks after more than 1,100 workers died in a building collapse in the country. H&M, C&A, Primark and Inditex, owner of the Zara chain, on Monday said they would sign a five-year contract that requires the companies to conduct safety inspections, make factory conditions public and cover the costs for repairs. It also calls for them to stop doing business with a...