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Celebrating the Power of the Sun On A Cloudy Day
(KCPW–July 29, 2013) On a cloudy Saturday, a group met to celebrate the sun, specifically the power of the sun. KCPW Reporter Kim Schuske has this story.
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Teachers Speak Out
(KCPW–July 25, 2013) For the first time in memory, teachers were asked to come to the capitol and speak to a committee of legislators. They were asked to comment on a set of questions including the elements that contribute to high students achievement, some of their challenges, and what the legislature can do, or refrain…
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Senator Lee Threatens to Shut Down the Government Over Obamacare
(KCPW–July 23. 2013) The Affordable Care Act has been a thorn in the side of republicans since it was passed in the first year of Obama’s presidency. A group of republicans, including Utah’s Senator Mike Lee are threatening once more to defund the law to stop it from fully taking affect on January 1st. KCPW…
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Cleaning Utah’s Air
(July 22, 2013) The Utah Air Conservation Act sunsets this year, meaning it has to be reauthorized by congress during the next legislative session to stay in effect. An update on Utah’s current air quality was given to the committee in charge last week. KCPW Reporter Kim Schuske has this story.
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A Bill Banning Federal Officers from Enforcing Laws on Public Lands is Repealed
(KCPW–July 18, 2013) A bill that would have stopped federal agents, such as BLM and Forest Service officers, from enforcing laws including traffic violations, was repealed in a special session of the Utah legislature on Wednesday. KCPW Reporter Kim Schuske has this story.
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A Program that Helps Blind Youth Develop Skills to Succeed
(KCPW–July 17, 2013) Over 60% of adults who are blind in the US are unemployed. While the numbers are not known in Utah, there are 37,000 individuals who have a visual disability that may make it more difficult to get a job. A multifaceted project is helping blind teenagers and young adults gain the skills…
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Helping Animals Find Homes
(KCPW–July 15, 2013) Tens of thousands of animals are killed every year in city and county shelters throughout Utah. Best Friends Animal Society has been on the front lines to try and change that by developing unique programs and partnering with local governments. On Saturday they opened an urban adoption center as one step in…
Explore Utah Science
Earthquake Risk in the Salt Lake Valley
(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science–July 11, 2013) You wouldn’t know it from experience, but the Wasatch Front is one of the most seismically at risk areas in Utah and in the Intermountain West. Scientists are looking at thousands of years of earthquake history to learn more about the hazard we face. Kim Schuske has this story.
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Finding Access to Legal Aid in Utah
(KCPW–July 9, 2013) Most people find themselves in need of legal help sometime in their lives. The reasons can range from navigating a divorce, child custody, a landlord tenant dispute, bankruptcy or any number of issues. But lawyers are expensive, often costing $200 per hour or more. Utah Legal Services and the Utah Bar Association…
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A New Website Helps Track Political Donations
(KCPW–July 8, 2013) A good government non-profit group has created a website that makes it easy to see who is donating to government officials. KCPW Reporter Kim Schuske has this story. followthemoney.abueducation.org
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