Jeff Robinson, Author at KCPW

Romney Says He Should Be Able to Keep Church Contributions Private

August 23, 2012 Jeff Robinson

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney remains defiant in the face of criticism from Democrats and other GOP figures alike that he should release more of his tax returns. But now, the candidate is trying to make the conversation about his charitable contributions, including donations to the LDS Church. Every Friday, we talk with Thomas Burr, Washington Correspondent for The Salt Lake Tribune and author of Political Cornflakes, a daily, online round-up of Utah politics.

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City Beat

Neighborhood Bars Plan Still Up for Debate

August 22, 2012 Jeff Robinson

The fate of Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker’s initiative to allow bars in more walkable neighborhood areas remains up in the air as the city council continues to debate alternatives and hear from residents concerned about noise and safety, among other issues. KCPW’s Jeff Robinson spoke with Salt Lake City Councilman Carlton Christensen, who represents west-side neighborhoods like Rose Park, for an update on last night’s city council meeting.

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Education

Matheson Visits For-Profit School, Praises Students & Administrators

August 20, 2012 Jeff Robinson

Democratic Utah Congressman Jim Matheson offered praise to administrators at Fortis College and students studying in fields like nursing there as he toured the school’s Salt Lake-area facility Monday. And as KCPW’s Jeff Robinson reports, Matheson’s visit comes at a time when for-profit colleges are being scrutinized heavily by Congress.

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Environment

Politics Up Close: Rep. Rebecca Chavez-Houck, Gov. Herbert’s Environmental Adviser

August 17, 2012 Jeff Robinson

Progressive public policy is the goal of Democratic State Representative Rebecca Chavez-Houck. The Salt Lake City lawmaker has served in the legislature since 2008, contributing significantly in the debates over LGBT rights, immigration, social justice and ballot issues. We talked with her, followed by Alan Matheson, Utah Governor Gary Herbert’s senior adviser on environmental matters.

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Local News

VP Pick Ryan, Rep. Matheson Co-sponsored Successful Bill

August 16, 2012 Jeff Robinson

Utah Republicans have been swift to praise Mitt Romney’s pick of Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan as his running mate. But the only member of Utah’s Congressional delegation to co-sponsor a successful bill with Ryan is actually a Democrat. Every Friday, we talk with Thomas Burr, Washington Correspondent for The Salt Lake Tribune and author of Political Cornflakes, a daily, online round-up of Utah politics.

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Local News

Boehner Mixes Humor, Criticism of Democrats in Fundraiser for Love

August 15, 2012 Jeff Robinson

The most powerful Republican in Congress made a stop in Salt Lake City today, giving Congressional hopeful Mia Love a fundraising boost by appearing at her luncheon at the Little America Hotel. KCPW’s Jeff Robinson was there as House Speaker John Boehner spoke to a crowd that paid at least $500 each to attend.

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Immigration

Issues Facing Latinos in Colorado, Nevada Could Shape Election

August 14, 2012 Jeff Robinson

While Utah can hardly be considered a swing state in this year’s presidential election, its neighbors to the east and west are up for grabs. And Latino voters there could have an impact on whether Colorado and Nevada go red or blue. Salt Lake Tribune reporter David Montero spent some time in those states reporting for a new series on the issues affecting Latinos this election year.

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Legislative Coverage

Politics Up Close: Rep. Kraig Powell on Open Caucus Meetings, Treasurer Candidate Christopher Stout

August 10, 2012 Jeff Robinson

Today on the show, we talked with State Rep. Kraig Powell of Heber City about his effort’s to open up caucus meetings in the Utah Legislature to the public, and interviewed Democratic Treasurer candidate Christopher Stout.

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Local News

Report Looks at Oil Shale Contributions, Industry Responds

August 10, 2012 Jeff Robinson

A closed-door meeting in late March of officials from several counties in Utah, Colorado and Wyoming, along with lobbyists for the oil shale industry, has raised questions about the connections between the industry and public officials. And those connections have been investigated by groups like the Checks and Balances Project, which calls itself a government and industry watchdog.

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Local News

Utah Request Puts Beehive State in Middle of Welfare Waiver Debate

August 9, 2012 Jeff Robinson

The Obama Administration’s plan to offer waivers to individual states on welfare work requirements has drawn sharp criticism from presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney and his supporters, like Utah Senator Orrin Hatch. But the administration says that plan was inspired by requests from Republican governors, like Utah’s own Governor Gary Herbert. Matt Canham is Washington Correspondent for The Salt Lake Tribune and contributor to Political Cornflakes, a daily, online round-up of Utah politics.

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