While Jon Huntsman, Sr. was only allowed to formally contribute up to $2,500 to his son’s failed presidential campaign by law, that didn’t stop the Utah businessman from pumping millions of dollars into a super PAC that supported his campaign with advertising. And with new disclosure reports just released, we now know exactly how much he put in.
Utah Senators have changed their minds about a bill that would make it easier for police to arrest someone for graffiti, rejecting it on a vote of 11-to-17 this morning. Senate Bill 107 would have criminalized the possession of graffiti paraphernalia when it appeared someone was going to use it to vandalize property.
A bill that requires the State Board of Regents to get approval from the governor and the Utah Senate before hiring a Commissioner of Higher Education narrowly passed the House of Representatives this morning.
A bill that lowers the age difference allowed between an older teenager and his or her sexual partner received unanimous support in a House committee yesterday. As KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, Utah currently allows a 16 or 17 year old to have sex with someone who is less than 10 years older, but one Republican lawmaker says that age gap is too wide.
One lawmaker says he wants Utah residents to be more aware of what their options are if they decide to get a divorce. Republican Representative Jim Nielson is the sponsor of House Bill 290, which requires married couples with a minor child to take a divorce education class before they can file for divorce. He says under current law, the class is still required, but can be taken after divorce papers have been filed.
Segment 1: Supporters of Robert Smithson’s monumental earthwork are taking a three-pronged approach to preserving the piece. Dia Art Foundation is teaming up with the Utah Museum of Fine Art at the University of Utah and the Great Salt Lake Institute at Westminster College to ensure ‘Spiral Jetty’ stays intact and is available…
One new proposed regulation for payday lenders in Utah won’t be passed out of the legislature this year. This morning, lawmakers voted down a bill that would have forced those lenders to change the way they settle debt collections. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on the reason behind the vote, and how the sponsor is reacting.
A bill that sparked retribution from hackers on the Salt Lake City Police Department’s website moved forward in the Utah Senate today despite opposition from some Republican lawmakers. Democratic Senator Karen Mayne is sponsoring SB 107, which would criminalize the possession of graffiti paraphernalia if someone demonstrates intent to vandalize property. But Republican Senator Steve Urquhart was one of six Republicans to vote against the measure, saying it goes too far.
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