KCPW's Legislative Coverage

Utah Senators Make Case for Special Legislative Session

Posted Jul 03, 2008 02:20 PM by Jeff Robinson

Two Utah senators joined local elected officials to meet with Governor Jon Huntsman on Wednesday to make their case for a special session, which lawmakers would use to study the controversial Jordan School District Split. Given the new boundaries, Senator Michael Waddoups presented the governor with data showing that the new East side district would be able to lower property taxes under the proposal, while forcing the remaining West side to raise taxes.

"If There's Smoke, There Very Well May Be Fire"

Posted Jun 27, 2008 12:55 PM by Jeff Robinson

Two Republicans in the Utah House have joined three Democrats in filing an ethics complaint that won't likely earn them any brownie points from Republican leadership. Representative Steve Mascaro wants the House Ethics Committee to investigate whether Mark Walker offered his rival, Richard Ellis, a raise to drop out of the treasurer's race.

McCoy to Run Bill Banning Non-Utah Residents From Applying

Posted Jun 17, 2008 02:48 PM by Eric Ray

Representatives from the Utah Department of Public Safety can expect to hear some very pointed questions from lawmakers about concealed firearm permits during tomorrow's Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee meeting.

Posted May 29, 2008 01:27 PM by Eric Ray

Representative Sheryl Allen of Davis County is the only seated Republican lawmaker on a list of plaintiffs suing over the constitutionality of an omnibus education bill passed during this year's legislative session. Allen says she is moving forward despite worries of political backlash from House leadership.

Posted Mar 12, 2008 11:46 AM by Eric Ray

Lawmaker attempts to stop Utah Education Association members from making voluntary contributions to the union's Political Action Committee through payroll deductions may have spurred fundraising for the teachers union.

Posted Mar 11, 2008 12:40 PM by Eric Ray

Following a 45-day legislative session in which Utah lawmakers tackled high profile issues like immigration, health system reform, and teacher compensation, many would expect them to take a breather. However with 2008 being an election year, most public servants hoping for reelection can't afford that luxury.

That certainly goes for Republican Greg Curtis, Speaker of Utah's House of Representatives, who once again faces a challenge from Democrat Jay Seegmiller. Curtis defeated Seegmiller by just 20 votes in 2006 for Salt Lake County's District 49 seat.

KCPW's Eric Ray spoke with Curtis about the challenges of the 2008 session and plans for his re-election campaign.

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