A bill likely to be debated during this year’s legislative session could change the way condos and housing co-ops do business in the Beehive State. If passed, it would provide more oversight over homeowners associations and offer government help to resolve disputes. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports.
Some Utahns say they are being denied the right to live independently. The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Utah’s Division of Services for People with Disabilities after a complaint that disabled Utahns are being forced to move into a nursing home in order to receive state services.
Several homeless advocates across the state are playing the waiting game, trying to remain optimistic about what the legislature could do to funding for their programs, and what it would mean for the thousands of homeless people on Utah’s streets.
A long-term controversy is getting rigorous law enforcement attention beginning tomorrow. Salt Lake County Sheriff Jim Winder says there’s a lot of confusion surrounding policies at Parley’s Historic Nature Park. Now, he hopes to clear some of that up over the next 90 days through the “care and share” program.
A local rare book seller says he has been “put on notice” that state lawmakers intend to drastically increase the regulations that govern antique vendors like him. Now, he’s rallying his supporters, hoping they don’t. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports.
With less than two weeks until the legislative session starts, the future of House District 57 in Utah County remains uncertain. Republican Representative Craig Frank learned just days ago he was living outside of his district boundaries, immediately disqualifying him from office.
New management changes go into effect this week at the Salt Lake City Public Library system but not everyone is seeing eye-to-eye on why the changes are taking place.
A state lawmaker is calling for greater accountability in public schools. Republican Senator Wayne Niederhauser is proposing a bill that would give schools a letter grade based on student test results, but state education leaders see red flags. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports.
A massive federal project is coming to the Wasatch Front bringing with it many jobs. Construction is underway on a one-of -a kind 1.5 billion dollar cyber security center at Camp Williams.
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