State leaders want to help simplify life for Utah veterans. Hundreds of programs are available for the thousands who have served, but many vets have questions about how and where to access them. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports about a new task force that hopes to alleviate that problem.
Salt Lake City is seeing a large number of Latino candidates running for seats in state legislative races. A total of eight Latinos are running, and six of them are women. KCPW’s Charlotte Duren finds out what’s behind the push from the Latino community to get involved in local and statewide politics.
Depending on which person you ask, the American Legislative Exchange Council is a useful tool for state lawmakers to learn how to promote limited government and free markets, or a secretive, closed-door group where corporate lobbyists have premium access to politicians and get to write their legislation for them.
Constitutional lawyer Merrill Nelson is looking to make a comeback to the Utah Legislature. After serving in the early 1990s, he’s running again to represent Tooele County and other rural areas. We also spoke with Democratic Salt Lake County Council Candidate Sam Granato.
Organizers of a political action committee called Education First say last week’s primary election results in the Utah Legislature are a good sign for public and higher education in Utah. Nolan Karras, a member of the State Board of Regents and former Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives, is co-chair of the PAC, which was organized in late 2011.
Democratic Congressional candidate Jay Seegmiller served one term in the Utah House of Representatives after defeating the House Speaker back in 2008, but fell to his GOP opponent in 2010, tough year for Utah Dems. We talked with him about his job creation plans and strategy for winning Utah’s 2nd congressional district.
With the primary election just days away, one group is questioning the credentials of a Republican candidate for State Auditor after endorsing his opponent. KCPW’s Jeff Robinson has the story.
A $25 million shortfall in the state’s education budget was resolved yesterday in a special session called by the governor. Democratic Senator Pat Jones says appropriations were made to accommodate for the error, but consequences of the mistake may still be seen down the road.
After months of discussion, more liquor licenses are about to be served to Utah restaurants. In a special session yesterday, the state legislature approved a measure that creates more licenses, while also taking into account public safety concerns. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on why the bill is already being looked at as a short-term solution.
Utah lawmakers heard a proposal by the Utah Transit Authority yesterday to outlaw distractions for pedestrians who are crossing railroad tracks. UTA General Counsel Bruce Jones described the proposed bill to a legislative committee, explaining it would limit the use of electronic devices at crossings.
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