A bill aimed at providing more support to military families who are transferred out of state passed unanimously out of the House of Representatives this morning. Democratic Representative Lynn Hemingway, sponsor of HB 263, says it provides unemployment benefits for military spouses who are forced to quit their jobs when their husband or wife is re-located.
A proposal to exempt military personnel from paying state property taxes while on active duty got broad support in a House committee Monday. House Joint Resolution 12 is sponsored by Republican Representative Stephen Sandstrom, who says the legislature should do more than simply honor servicemen and women for a day.
Big changes could be in store for one of Utah’s largest employers. Defense cuts and the recommendation of new Base Realignments and Closures have many worried for the future of Hill Air Force Base. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on what the state plans to do keep Hill up and running.
As thousands of U.S. troops begin to leave Iraq the process of helping them heal begins here at home. Utah’s Veterans Affairs Medical Center says it is already seeing the effects of the war on Utah’s veterans. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on what it is doing to make sure veterans can get the support they need.
Nearly nine years after the U.S. began placing more troops in Iraq, the President announced last week that the war there is officially over. Now as thousands of troops from across the country and here in Utah return home, one Salt Lake City couple says the end of the war is a bitter sweet reminder of the son they lost there five years ago. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on their feelings about the U.S. leaving the country and what they are doing to keep their son’s memory alive.
A popular family genealogy website based in Provo is offering free access to millions of World War II records to mark tomorrow’s 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Anastasia Harman, Lead Family Historian for Ancestry.com, explains the highlight of the nearly 60 million records is the release of the U.S. Navy muster rolls from 1939 to 1949.
Utah’s Japanese-American veterans who fought in World War II were honored at the State Capitol this morning. Governor Gary Herbert got emotional when recalling the discrimination thousands of Japanese-Americans faced when they were sent to the Topaz internment camp near Delta, Utah.
Segment 1: Unemployment for veterans is well above the national average, but Utah business, government and veterans groups are working together to improve the job picture for returning vets. What does the transition from the military to a civilian job feel like? How can veterans use the skills they [...]
When North Ogden City Councilman Brent Taylor isn’t serving his city, he’s serving his country. This weekend, Taylor will deploy overseas for the third time since 9/11. KCPW’s Jessica Gail spoke with Taylor about his service, and reports on how a new state law will help him continue his duties as councilman even after he returns.
Federal safety inspectors have notified Hill Air Force Base of 32 serious violations of safety and health standards. And the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a contractor at the base for exposing workers to hazardous contaminants. Herb Gibson, director of OSHA’s Denver area office, says there were more than 100 injuries or illnesses reported out of the base in the past year.
