Legislative Coverage
House Approves Divorce Waiting Period
A bill that would require all divorcing couples in Utah to wait 90 days before a court hearing passed the House of Representatives Tuesday.
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Environment
Lee Questions Salazar on Long-Running Utah Water Project
U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar fielded several questions from Republican Utah Senator Mike Lee when presenting his budget request to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Tuesday. Lee questioned the secretary on his recent proposal to put the Central Utah Project, a decades-long water distribution project, under the authority of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
City Views
CityViews 2/29/12: Arun Gandhi/Dr. Brian Greene
Segment 1: Peace Activist Arun Gandhi Following in his famous grandfatherās footsteps, Arun Gandhi talks about ethical leadership and non-violence to anyone who will listen. An accomplished writer and activist in his own right, Gandhi returns to Salt Lake City this week to discuss how non-violence relates to a greater interfaith dialogue. Guest: Arun…
Local News
Committee Approves Clean Air Education Bill
Cities in Utah might have to give up on anti-idling ordinances to clear the air if some Utah lawmakers have their way, but one senator is proposing to educate young motorists to take responsibility for air quality. As KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, Salt Lake City Democrat Ben McAdams is backing a Senate resolution to encourage the State Board of Education and Driver License Division to take a look at the impacts of vehicle use.
Legislative Coverage
Landlords Angered by Changes to Bill
So called āmom and popā landlords, or those who operate small-scale apartment complexes, are fuming over changes that were made yesterday to a bill that was intended to exclude them from having to get a business license under new regulations. As KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, the bill passed out of committee looking very little like the legislation they initially supported.
Legislative Coverage
Bill to Open Liquor Stores on Some Holidays Clears House
Utah liquor stores could be opening their doors a few more days in the coming year. Monday, the House of Representatives passed a bill sponsored by Democratic Representative Patrice Arent aimed at keeping select liquor stores open on certain holidays.
Legislative Coverage
As Session Draws to a Close, Some Fear Many Bills Won’t Get a Chance to be Heard
With less than nine days left in the legislative session, time is running out for lawmakers to get their bills heard in committee for a chance to be voted on. But some legislators say time isnāt the only thing working against them, claiming the Rules Committee is holding certain bills with no intention of letting them be heard at all this session. KCPWās Jessica Gail reports on whatās behind the conflict.
City Views
CityViews 2/28/12: The Softer Side of Capitalism/Creek Crossings
Segment 1: Ā The Softer Side of Capitalism You may have missed it, but Monday was International Corporate Philanthropy Day, a day dedicated to highlighting the social benefits of business and inspiring the corporate community to do more good. On Tuesday, we’ll talk about trends in corporate giving and the role businesses can play in…
Local News
Senate Approves Pledge of Allegiance Bill
A bill that requires individual classrooms in Utah to recite the pledge of allegiance every school day got unanimous support in the Senate this morning. Under SB 223, sponsored by Republican Senator Aaron Osmond, Kindergarten through 12th grade public school classrooms must recite the pledge once at the beginning of each day, led by a student.
Local News
“Bomb Iran” Billboard Aimed at Provocatively Getting Out Anti-War Message
A new billboard along I-215 in West Valley City aims to get out an anti-war message, but in a very provocative way, declaring āBomb Iran!ā If you go to the website listed at the bottom of it, youāll quickly find thatās just what its sponsors donāt want to happen.
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