Jeff Robinson

Bennett Works With Wilderness Society

March 10, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Former three-term Utah Senator Bob Bennett is lending a hand to The Wilderness Society in his political retirement. The Republican will collaborate with the organization on wilderness preservation, an issue where they also worked together while he was in office. Every Friday, we talk with Thomas Burr, Washington Correspondent for the Salt Lake Tribune and author of Political Cornflakes, a daily, online round-up of Utah politics.

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Local News

Salt Lake City Has New Tool for Parking Ticket Dodgers

March 10, 2011 Jeff Robinson

If you haven’t paid your parking tickets in Salt Lake City, your car will soon be at risk of getting a SmartBoot. The yellow devices come with a phone number to call, requiring drivers to pay a $191 fine, enter a code on a keypad, and remove it themselves. Salt Lake City Police Captain Carroll Mays says it’s much cheaper than having your car impounded.

Legislative Coverage

Governor Discusses Open Records, Immigration, Budget

March 9, 2011 Jeff Robinson

It won’t be implemented until July, but Governor Gary Herbert is still getting calls for HB 477, which restricts Utah’s open records law, to be vetoed. It’s too late, however, as the bill has already been signed. The bill was recalled by lawmakers after an uproar from both media outlets and the public over how quickly it was considered and passed by lawmakers late last week.

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Education

State Superintendent Discusses Ed. Funding

March 9, 2011 Jeff Robinson

After all is said and done at the Utah Legislature this year, it looks like public education will be the biggest winner in next year’s budget. The legislature’s top budgeting committee has signed off on a 2 percent increase in funding, which will help when public schools are expected to grow by more than 14,000 students next year.

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Legislative Coverage

Moratorium Aimed at Yalecrest Clears House

March 8, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Any Yalecrest residents hoping their neighborhood becomes a historic district will probably have to wait at least a year. This morning, the Utah House of Representatives approved SB 243, which puts a one-year moratorium on new historic districts in Salt Lake City. But Democratic Representative Brian King, who lives in Yalecrest, opposed it.

Legislative Coverage

Online Petition Urges Guv to Veto GRAMA Restrictions

March 8, 2011 Jeff Robinson

When the Utah House and Senate quickly passed a bill to restrict Utah’s open records or GRAMA law late last week, they seemed positive it was the right thing to do. Now, it’s a different story. Jeremy Votaw, a Salt Lake County Republican, is the creator of Veto477.com, an online petition that has picked up a lot of steam in the last 24 hours.

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Legislative Coverage

Three Immigration Bills Ready for Governor

March 7, 2011 Jeff Robinson

After a lot of compromise between the Utah House and Senate, and a late-night debate Friday, three Utah immigration bills are now ready for Governor Gary Herbert’s approval. KCPW’s Jeff Robinson talks with host Eric Ray about what the bills would do, if they get his signature.

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Legislative Coverage

Lawmakers May Reconsider GRAMA Changes

March 7, 2011 Jeff Robinson

The Utah legislature may recall a controversial bill that restricts Utah’s open records law.

Education

Politics Up Close: Charter Schools & the Legislature

March 4, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Chris Bleak, President of the Utah Association of Public Charter Schools, talked with us about what’s at stake for charter schools up at the Utah Legislature.

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Environment

Politics Up Close: Peaceful Uprising’s Ashley Anderson

March 4, 2011 Jeff Robinson

After two years of delays, Tim DeChristopher was just convicted on two federal charges for disrupting an oil and gas lease auction in December, 2008. We talked with Ashley Anderson, who co-founded the group Peaceful Uprising with Dechristopher after his actions.

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