Monthly Archives: February 2011

Legislative Coverage

House Committee Backs Highway Crosses

February 17, 2011 Whittney Evans

State lawmakers are supporting the use of roadside crosses as a memorial for fallen Highway Patrol officers. A group called American Atheists filed a lawsuit in 2005 against the Utah Highway Patrol Association, a private organization, claiming the crosses are an unconstitutional state endorsement of Christianity. But Republican Representative Lee Perry, a highway patrol officer himself, says the crosses aren’t viewed as religious symbols.

Local News

Chamber Explains Opposition to Verification Mandate

February 17, 2011 Jeff Robinson

When illegal immigration-related bills are debated in the Utah Legislature, it’s not just immigration advocates who show up to the meetings. A bill that could cost businesses their license for hiring undocumented immigrants drew the opposition this week of the Salt Lake Chamber, Utah’s leading business advocate.

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Lawmakers Midway Through Session, Not Fazed by Herbert’s Criticism

February 16, 2011 Whittney Evans

Utah lawmakers are past the halfway mark of the legislative session with a budget left to approve, immigration reform to consider and a host of legislation still coming of the woodwork. KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports on the mood of Senate and House Majority leadership.

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Bill Would Stop Paid Teachers Union Leave

February 16, 2011 Jessica Gail

Should school districts pay teachers who leave the classroom to fulfill union duties? That was the question presented before the House Education Committee Wednesday by Republican Representative Keith Grover. As KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports, he says he wants to stop taxpayer dollars from leaving the classroom and going toward teacher union activities.

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Environment

Proposed E-Waste Recycling Program Rejected

February 16, 2011 Whittney Evans

Electronics are the fastest growing waste stream in Utah, but a bill aimed at curbing this trend was shot down by lawmakers this morning. Republican Representative Rebecca Edwards says it’s becoming a tremendous burden on county landfills and consumers are paying the cost in taxes.

Local News

Oslo Accords Architect to Speak in Salt Lake City

February 16, 2011 Jeff Robinson

When the Oslo Accords were negotiated between Israel and the Palestinian Authority in 1993, Dr. Yair Hirschfeld was a key architect of the agreement. The University of Haifa history professor will speak tonight at Salt Lake City’s Jewish Community Center.

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Legislative Coverage

House Committee Approves Worker Permit

February 16, 2011 Whittney Evans

A House committee approved a guest worker program yesterday that would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain a permit to work in Utah. It’s sponsored by Republican Representative Bill Wright, who says enforcement is the federal government’s job, but this is a Utah solution. Several farmers spoke in support of the bill.

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