(KCPW News) In preparation for the Utah legislative session convening next week, Democrats from the House of Representatives and Senate held a press conference on Tuesday to summarize their priorities. Senator Gene Davis of District 3 began the press conference by saying the Democratic Party has to move away from partisan politics and focus on…
(KCPW News) Last Wednesday, clean air advocates lined up to give Utah’s Division of Air Quality their two cents. At the DAQ’s monthly board meeting, the board met to vote on a new state implementation plan, or SIP, designed to help the state meet the standards set by the Clean Air Act. Under the plan,…
(KCPW News) Decked out in holiday apparel and wearing masks to protect their lungs from pollution, about a dozen protesters gather on the sidewalk along 700 East, one of the busiest streets in Salt Lake. A man dressed as Santa Claus waves to the constant stream of traffic, holding a sign that says, “Breathing clean…
(KCPW News) After the ineffective rollout of healthcare.gov in October, the Obama Administration set a self-imposed deadline of November 30 to work out all the kinks to their online health insurance exchange. Just a few days after that deadline has passed, the Associated Press is reporting that the functionality of the healthcare.gov website has improved…
(KCPW News) A legislative task force researching Utah’s healthcare options is considering recommending limited Medicaid expansion to the Utah legislature. The Health System Reform Task Force has narrowed their scope to three options for how to handle Medicaid expansion. The group has ruled out accepting full expansion as prescribed by the federal government, but two…
(KCPW News) The Utah Department of Health revealed on Wednesday that reported cases of gonorrhea are up 94% in Utah. From January 1 to September 30 of this year, 633 cases of gonorrhea were reported in the state, compared to 327 cases during the same period last year. According to UDOH, gonorrhea is the second…
The Affordable Health Care Act is here, but are you ready? This live forum attempts to answer your questions about how ‘Obamacare’ affects you.
(KCPW News) Local religious leaders staged a demonstration outside the governor’s mansion on Wednesday. They gathered to convince Governor Gary Herbert to endorse Medicaid expansion in Utah. In 2014, states have the option to expand Medicaid coverage as part of the Affordable Care Act. For his part, the governor has said he doesn’t plan to…
(KCPW News) The Tooele City Council decided to table an ordinance regulating the use of e-cigarettes on Wednesday. The ordinance sought to “mirror” the State of Utah’s definitions of “smoking” and “tobacco products” to include e-cigarettes. In Utah, it is illegal to smoke – or “vape” – e-cigarettes in most public places. E-cigarettes are a…
(KCPW News) A long-awaited report examining Medicaid expansion in Utah through the Affordable Care Act has finally been revealed. KCPW Reporter Kim Schuske has the story.
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