http://kcpw.org 88.3 | 105.3 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:35:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 KCPW Public Radio 88.3 FM and 105.3 FM is Utah’s first and only 24-hour commercial-free news and information station. KCPW no KCPW jrmilner@yahoo.com jrmilner@yahoo.com (KCPW) 88.3 | 105.3 news, salt lake city, salt lake, utah, ut http://kcpw.org/wp-content/themes/KCPW/i/kcpw_logo.png http://kcpw.org http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2013-02-13/governor-herbert-talks-air-quality/ http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2013-02-13/governor-herbert-talks-air-quality/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:07:57 +0000 Jessica Gail http://kcpw.org/?p=78242 http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2013-02-13/governor-herbert-talks-air-quality/feed/ 0 http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2013-01-07/utah-governor-gary-herbert-takes-oath-of-office/ http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2013-01-07/utah-governor-gary-herbert-takes-oath-of-office/#comments Mon, 07 Jan 2013 23:56:11 +0000 Jessica Gail http://kcpw.org/?p=77765 http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2013-01-07/utah-governor-gary-herbert-takes-oath-of-office/feed/ 0 State Government Utah Governor Gary Herbert took the oath on office on Monday; saying the state’s best days lie ahead. KCPW’s Jessica Gail was at the state capitol for the inauguration ceremony and has this report. (KCPW News) Utah Governor Gary Herbert took the oath on office on Monday; saying the state’s best days lie ahead. KCPW’s Jessica Gail was at the state capitol for the inauguration ceremony and has this report.   KCPW no http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-10-19/utahs-low-unemployment-numbers-may-not-mean-more-people-are-back-to-work/ http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-10-19/utahs-low-unemployment-numbers-may-not-mean-more-people-are-back-to-work/#comments Fri, 19 Oct 2012 20:58:40 +0000 Jessica Gail http://kcpw.org/?p=76737 http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-10-19/utahs-low-unemployment-numbers-may-not-mean-more-people-are-back-to-work/feed/ 0 Economic Development,State Government Utah’s unemployment rate has reached a new low since the recession hit in 2008. According to numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics this week (last week), it dropped to 5.4 percent in September, making it one of the lowest in the country. (KCPW News) Utah’s unemployment rate has reached a new low since the recession hit in 2008. According to numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics this week, it dropped to 5.4 percent in September, making it one of the lowest in the country. But as KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports, experts say that number may not paint an accurate picture of what unemployment actually looks like in Utah. KCPW no http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-09-24/federal-unemployment-benefit-extension-re-triggered-in-utah/ http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-09-24/federal-unemployment-benefit-extension-re-triggered-in-utah/#comments Mon, 24 Sep 2012 19:49:53 +0000 Jeff Robinson http://kcpw.org/?p=76126 http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-09-24/federal-unemployment-benefit-extension-re-triggered-in-utah/feed/ 0 http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-09-05/report-says-utah-cut-per-pupil-spending-more-than-26-other-states-during-downturn/ http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-09-05/report-says-utah-cut-per-pupil-spending-more-than-26-other-states-during-downturn/#comments Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:18:22 +0000 Jeff Robinson http://kcpw.org/?p=75755 http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-09-05/report-says-utah-cut-per-pupil-spending-more-than-26-other-states-during-downturn/feed/ 0 http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-08-17/politics-up-close-rep-rebecca-chavez-houck-gov-herberts-environmental-adviser/ http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-08-17/politics-up-close-rep-rebecca-chavez-houck-gov-herberts-environmental-adviser/#comments Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:57:37 +0000 Jeff Robinson http://kcpw.org/?p=75355 http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-08-17/politics-up-close-rep-rebecca-chavez-houck-gov-herberts-environmental-adviser/feed/ 0 Education,Environment,Health,Politics,State Government,Utah Legislature 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, (KCPW News) 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. Recently, she’s been serving on the Utah Commission on Immigration and Migration. We talked with her about how the immigration debate appears to be changing in the state, and what’s on the mind of her constituents. Then, at the recent Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, outdoor groups sent a loud message to Utah Governor Gary Herbert, telling him he’s wrong on public lands and conservation issues. You recently heard Black Diamond Equipment CEO Peter Metcalf echo that sentiment on this program, and today, we got a response from Alan Matheson, the governor’s senior environmental adviser. Listen to a podcast of the entire episode here: KCPW no http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-08-10/politics-up-close-rep-kraig-powell-on-open-caucus-meetings-treasurer-candidate-christopher-stout/ http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-08-10/politics-up-close-rep-kraig-powell-on-open-caucus-meetings-treasurer-candidate-christopher-stout/#comments Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:33:30 +0000 Jeff Robinson http://kcpw.org/?p=75195 http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-08-10/politics-up-close-rep-kraig-powell-on-open-caucus-meetings-treasurer-candidate-christopher-stout/feed/ 0 Election 2012,Politics,State Government,Utah Legislature 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. (KCPW News) Republican State Representative Kraig Powell of Heber City might not be one of the most well-known lawmakers in the Utah Legislature. But he got his turn in the spotlight after he said publicly that he was pressured into voting for a controversial overhaul of Utah’s open records law, HB 477, which was later repealed. This year, Powell pushed an effort to open up lawmakers caucus meetings to the public. We talked about that and what else he hopes to do with another term in office. Then, Christopher Stout says the Utah Constitution is in crisis when it comes to the state treasury. The accountant is the Democratic candidate for Treasurer this election year. We asked why he’s concerned about the state’s debt load. Listen to a podcast of the entire episode here: KCPW no http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-08-10/report-looks-at-oil-shale-contributions-industry-responds/ http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-08-10/report-looks-at-oil-shale-contributions-industry-responds/#comments Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:27:19 +0000 Jeff Robinson http://kcpw.org/?p=75189 http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-08-10/report-looks-at-oil-shale-contributions-industry-responds/feed/ 0 Energy,Politics,State Government 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. (KCPW News) 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 (http://checksandbalancesproject.org/), which calls itself a government and industry watchdog. Matthew Garrington is co-director of the Checks and Balances Project. KCPW’s Jeff Robinson asked him about the details of this closed-door meeting and a report the group released (http://kcpw.org/files/2012/08/ChecksandBalancesReport.pdf). For a response, we spoke with Jeff Hartley, an consultant for several energy companies, including Red Leaf Resources, who also points to this article in the Columbia Journalism Review (http://www.cjr.org/behind_the_news/journos_call_for_more_transpar.php?page=all) regarding the Checks and Balances Project. Red Leaf Resources also sent the following statement: "Oil shale is a new and exciting area for US energy self-sufficiency. We understand the interest by many stakeholders as this resource is developed. We believe it is important for all those interested to have the opportunity to be informed. However, the multitude of inaccuracies in the ‘Checks and Balances’ report makes it difficult to respond.  As a matter of correction, Red Leaf Resources notes that it has done extensive testing on its process and worked with independent labs, consultants, and investors to validate the merits of our technology. Red Leaf’s Large Mine Permit remains in effect contingent on a groundwater quality permit decision from the Division of Water Quality, and its project continues to move towards first commercial production. The company will have all necessary water and environmental permits in place prior to initial production. Red Leaf’s project is designed to meet or exceed all current environmental standards and requirements. We are pleased to respond to stakeholder questions about oil shale and the EcoShale™ process. We also encourage all interested parties to visit our web site at www.readleafinc.com (http://www.readleafinc.com/)." KCPW no http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-08-07/report-says-medicaid-wont-bust-utahs-budget/ http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-08-07/report-says-medicaid-wont-bust-utahs-budget/#comments Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:13:42 +0000 Jeff Robinson http://kcpw.org/?p=75103 http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-08-07/report-says-medicaid-wont-bust-utahs-budget/feed/ 0 http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-07-30/outdoor-retailer-brings-attention-to-public-lands-issues/ http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-07-30/outdoor-retailer-brings-attention-to-public-lands-issues/#comments Tue, 31 Jul 2012 02:56:15 +0000 Jessica Gail http://kcpw.org/?p=74932 http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2012-07-30/outdoor-retailer-brings-attention-to-public-lands-issues/feed/ 0 Environment,Politics,Public Lands,State Government Thousands of outdoor enthusiasts will be visiting Salt Lake City this week. What is expected to be the largest Outdoor Retailer Show in its history begins Wednesday, but as KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports, some visitors will be coming with a message for Ut... (KCPW News) Thousands of outdoor enthusiasts will be visiting Salt Lake City this week. What is expected to be the largest Outdoor Retailer Show in its history begins Wednesday, but as KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports, some visitors will be coming with a message for Utah’s political leaders. KCPW no