A new federal wilderness policy has stirred passionate debate in Utah. We heard opposing arguments from Peter Metcalf from Black Diamond Equipment, and Randy Parker with the Utah Farm Bureau Federation.
We spoke with Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz about his expectations for the new GOP-controlled House.
State Representative David Clark is calling for a constitutional convention, which hasn’t happened since the very first one in 1787. We asked him why.
A massive federal project is coming to the Wasatch Front bringing with it many jobs. Construction is underway on a one-of -a kind 1.5 billion dollar cyber security center at Camp Williams.
Utah business leaders say the economy is recovering, but more than 100,000 Utahns who are still out of work might not buy that. That’s why members of the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce delivered a public policy guide to the state legislature this morning with a plan to get that workforce back on the payrolls. KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports.
Lieutenant Governor Greg Bell and Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker are calling on Utah’s political officials and citizens to practice civility. The partnership is part of a Salt Lake Center for Engaging Community initiative.
Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz introduced a House Resolution today opposing a federal bailout for state pension funds. Chaffetz says among all the states, there are $3 trillion in unfunded pension obligations.
While Republicans in the House of Representatives announce their plans to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Obama Administration is warning of the consequences that would bring to each state. Marguerite Salazar, Regional Director for the Department of Health and Human Services for the Rocky Mountain area, met with state leaders this week in Salt Lake City.
How far will a million dollars go to help hungry families? The Utah Food Bank and other charitable organizations in Salt Lake City will soon know the answer to that, after the city took first place in Wal-Mart’s Fighting Hunger Together campaign over Facebook. KCPW’s Jeff Robinson spoke with Jim Pugh, CEO of the Utah Food Bank.
An annual report shows domestic violence deaths in Utah are down, but the deaths that did occur may be more violent than in recent years. KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports.
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