As Utah lawmakers begin their 45-day session, the influential Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce has released its 2012 Public Policy Guide, laying out positions on issues ranging from job creation, debt and taxes to "hospitable" liquor laws and non-discrimination statutes that protect the LGBT community.
While opposing general tax increases without a public vote, the group wants the Legislature to provide $10 million in tax credits for Utah’s life-science industry. It also seeks restoration of about $6 million trimmed from the Utah Science Technology and Research (USTAR) initiative and expanding that support to $10 million per year.
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Projects such as the Salt Lake City International Airport makeover, the Sugar House streetcar project and pursuing another Utah bid for the Olympic Winter Games also rank high on the chamber’s agenda.
It supports liquor-law reform that fosters tourism but still retains state control of wholesale distribution.
Labeling discrimination as harmful to business, the group opposes the state’s current patchwork of non-discrimination ordinances, preferring adoption of a statewide standard similar to Salt Lake City’s anti-bias statutes. Download the full Chamber policy statement, in PDF form, at: www.slchamber.com/policyguide.
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