So we all know that "Utahonians" are a little weird. I haven't been there in a long time, but from what I remember, much of the "native" population has a fashion sense that is about 25 years outdated and they are just a little odd all around.
Then they have all those wacky laws - like the one requiring you to get some kind of membership in order to drink an alcoholic beverage in a bar. To outsiders (non-Mormons especially) Utah is sort of like going to one of those Amish villages in Pennsylvania - except for maybe just slightly more open to new technology.
While their sense of style may be lacking, the people of Utah sure have a progressive way of thinking when it comes to the environment. The State has just implemented a mandatory 4 day work week for most of their employees. The main reason for this was to save the state money in operating costs - mostly heating, A/C, etc.., but this also saves the employees money as well. Turning a 5 day commute into a 4 day commute can reduce gas consumption by as much as 20%.
In addition, its a step in the right direction when it comes to business and the environment. Government entities should be setting examples and being one of the first to offer incentives such as the 4 day workweek, carpooling rebates, and telecommuting to its employees. Instead, most government buildings have the AC blasting at below zero temps or every light on in every office 24/7. I'm glad that at least one state is going in the right direction. Maybe other states, as well as private business, will follow Utah's example.
Then they have all those wacky laws - like the one requiring you to get some kind of membership in order to drink an alcoholic beverage in a bar. To outsiders (non-Mormons especially) Utah is sort of like going to one of those Amish villages in Pennsylvania - except for maybe just slightly more open to new technology.
While their sense of style may be lacking, the people of Utah sure have a progressive way of thinking when it comes to the environment. The State has just implemented a mandatory 4 day work week for most of their employees. The main reason for this was to save the state money in operating costs - mostly heating, A/C, etc.., but this also saves the employees money as well. Turning a 5 day commute into a 4 day commute can reduce gas consumption by as much as 20%.
In addition, its a step in the right direction when it comes to business and the environment. Government entities should be setting examples and being one of the first to offer incentives such as the 4 day workweek, carpooling rebates, and telecommuting to its employees. Instead, most government buildings have the AC blasting at below zero temps or every light on in every office 24/7. I'm glad that at least one state is going in the right direction. Maybe other states, as well as private business, will follow Utah's example.
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