by Marty Carpenter | Aug 11, 2017 | Politics
As the special primary election to replace former Congressman Jason Chaffetz pushes through the final days, more and more outside money is being spent to influence the way Utahns in the state’s 3rd congressional district will vote. And those attacks are growing...
by Marty Carpenter | May 22, 2017 | Military, Uncategorized
Memorial Day is just one week away. Of course, it’s a day all Utahns will pause to remember and honor those who have served our country in the Armed Forces. At 24NINE, it has been our opportunity to work with one local Utah business determined to do its part to give...
by Marty Carpenter | Mar 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
For the past few months, we at 24NINE have been busy working with our clients on important issues ranging from protecting the right to free contract and advancing education. This morning, Utah Policy and Utah Pulse ran a Q&A about our firm, what we have done so...
by Marty Carpenter | Feb 25, 2017 | Free Enterprise Utah, Policy
SALT LAKE CITY – (February 25, 2017) – As business leaders who care about our employees, the success of our businesses, and the strength of Utah’s economy and national reputation, we applaud the Legislature for its decision not to propose further...
by Marty Carpenter | Feb 16, 2017 | Free Enterprise Utah, Policy
24NINE is proud to work with the Free Enterprise Coalition. Matt Browning authored this op-ed, published in the Salt Lake Tribune, outlining the important role freedom of contract plays in Utah’s free market economy. By Matthew Browning, Chief Operating Officer...
by Marty Carpenter | Feb 15, 2017 | Free Enterprise Utah, Policy
SALT LAKE CITY — February 15, 2017 — A group of Utah business leaders has formed a new coalition, Free Enterprise Utah, to stand-up for the freedom of businesses and employees to define their relationship without government interference. Free Enterprise Utah is taking...
by Marty Carpenter | Jan 31, 2017 | Education
During his State of the State address last week, Gov. Gary Herbert announced a “major collaboration called Talent Ready Utah” to “expand career opportunities statewide by increasing the number of business and education partnerships.” The push is aimed at connecting...
by Marty Carpenter | Jan 25, 2017 | Education
24NINE has been working to support the Talent Ready Utah initiative, announced by Gov. Gary Herbert at the State of the State address. The following is an op-ed, authored by Edson Barton, founder and CEO of Precision Exams, a Utah-based education organization linking...
by Marty Carpenter | Jan 20, 2017 | Politics
In the final installment of our conversation with Stephen Studdert, we discuss a special surprise the First Lady planned for President Bush on Inauguration Day and a touching moment between Studdert and the President the day after the festivities ended. About the...
by Marty Carpenter | Jan 19, 2017 | Politics
In the 4th episode of our conversation with Stephen Studdert, the executive director of the 1989 inaugural of President George H.W. Bush, we discuss the artificial spontaneity of some parts of the event, preparing for terror threats and how he stole a car from a...