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- Utah Senators Make Case for Special Legislative Session
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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.
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- Indian Community Wants New Cultural Center
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Posted Jul 03, 2008 01:44 PM by Eric Ray
Utah's Indian population, now estimated at more than 5,000 families, continues to grow. Now, the Indian community wants to expand its reach by building a new cultural center next to the Sri Ganesha Temple in South Jordan.
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- UDOH Urges Summer Safety with Kids and Cars
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Posted Jul 03, 2008 10:51 AM by Eric Ray
With the recent death of a five-month-old Clearfield infant whose mother left him in a sweltering vehicle, the Utah Department of Health is urging people to take measures to keep their kids safe around cars this summer.
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- Is McCain's War Record Politically Untouchable?
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A Conversation with Congressional Quarterly's Bob Benenson
Posted Jul 03, 2008 01:02 AM by Jeff Robinson
Retired General Wesley Clark likely blew his chances of being presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama's running mate this week after questioning the relevance of John McCain's war record on national television. Even though Clark didn't directly criticize McCain's military service, his comments drew a rare rebuke from both campaigns.
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- State Officials Warn of Fire Dangers
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Utahns Asked to Heed Fireworks Restrictions
Posted Jul 03, 2008 01:02 AM by Eric Ray
Utah Governor Jon Huntsman and state fire and lands managers from across the state gathered yesterday to send a message about fireworks.
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- UPP Program Underutilized
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Funds are available for 800 adults and an unlimited number of children
Posted Jul 03, 2008 01:02 AM by Elizabeth Ziegler
It's easier than ever for low- and middle-income Utahns to get help paying premiums for their work-sponsored health plans. As of July 1, anyone who qualifies for Utah's Premium Partnership for Health Insurance Program, or UPP, now can sign up anytime. But there's a catch.
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- New Health Department Obesity Program to Integrate Diet, Exercise, Public Policymaking
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Posted Jul 03, 2008 01:02 AM by Elizabeth Ziegler
Two million dollars will go a long way to fight the obesity epidemic in Utah, says Lynda Blades of the Utah Department of Health. The Department will use the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention grant to start a new program that will encourage exercise, better diets and healthier community planning and policymaking.
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- Three in Custody After Salt Lake Sheriff's Office Recovers Stolen University Hospital Patient Records
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Posted Jul 02, 2008 05:02 PM by Elizabeth Ziegler
Three suspects are in custody in connection to the theft of stolen computer backup tapes containing personal information for millions of University of Utah Health Care system patients.
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- NAACP Highlights Mortgage Discrimination Lawsuit
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Posted Jul 02, 2008 02:11 PM by Jeff Robinson
All other things being equal, the color of your skin will affect the interest rate you receive at America's largest mortgage lenders. That's according to the Salt Lake Branch of the NAACP, which joined other branches across the country today to call attention to a lawsuit the organization has filed against 17 financial institutions. President Jeanetta Williams said she's received mortgage discrimination complaints from Utah residents.
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- Utah Families Leaning Towards Condos Rather Than Houses
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Posted Jul 02, 2008 02:10 PM by Eric Ray
A new report from the Utah Foundation shows that purchasing a condo or townhouse, what's known as multifamily housing, is becoming a popular choice for young Utah families. The main factor is the high appreciation rates of single-family homes.
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