Jeff Robinson, Author at KCPW

Hatch Aligns with Lee, Chaffetz on Budget Committee

January 28, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Newly elected Utah Senator Mike Lee is joining Utah’s Senior Senator, Orrin Hatch, on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Hatch himself made the announcement in a glowing news release, lauding the freshman senator for his commitment to the Constitution. Every week, 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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Legislative Coverage

State Firearm Proposal Gains International Attention

January 27, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Republican State Representative Carl Wimmer’s bill to designate the Browning M1911 as the state firearm has gotten noticed by news outlets around the world, including the BBC.

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Education

Herbert: Immigration Bill Can’t be Unfunded Mandate

January 27, 2011 Jeff Robinson

As the Utah Legislature prepares to debate immigration, Governor Gary Herbert is warning that any immigration bills that are passed had better be paid for, and not impose any additional costs on local cities and towns.

Local News

Matheson’s Take on State of the Union

January 26, 2011 Jeff Robinson

In his State of the Union address last night, President Barack Obama touched on several themes that should appeal to a conservative state like Utah, like cutting the deficit, slashing corporate taxes and even repealing No Child Left Behind. But he also talked about investing in things like fixing roads and clean energy, which some say is just more federal spending.

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Local News

Survey: Utahns More Optimistic on Economy Than National Average

January 25, 2011 Jeff Robinson

While the national consumer confidence index hits an eight-month high, a new survey suggests Utah consumers are even more positive about the future of the economy. The newly released Consumer Attitude Index from Zions Bank is 76.2 for January, compared to the national index of 60.6.

Legislative Coverage

Bill Emerges to Re-Draw Legislative Boundaries

January 24, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Cedar Hills residents who elected former State Representative Craig Frank before he discovered he lived in the wrong legislative district gathered at the capitol today, urging lawmakers to re-draw the legislative boundaries. Karen Herd said the right to vote is guaranteed by the state and U.S. constitutions.

Legislative Coverage

Frank Resigns, But Warns of Voter Lawsuit if Boundaries Aren’t Re-drawn

January 21, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Former State Representative Craig Frank won’t attempt to force the state legislature to give him his job back, after learning he lives outside the boundaries of his own district. But speaking outside the Utah House Chambers this afternoon, Frank said he still hopes the legislature will re-draw those boundaries right when the session begins next week.

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Local News

Politics Up Close: Hinckley Forum on Affirmative Action in Utah

January 21, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Several experts came together at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute on Wednesday for a forum on ““Reaffirming Equal Opportunity — Should Utah’s Constitution be Amended?” KCPW’s Jeff Robinson moderated a panel discussion between Dr. Laurence Parker, Professor of Education Policy at the U of U, Jeanetta Williams, President of the NAACP Salt Lake Branch, and retired Utah Judge Jon Memmott.

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Local News

Huntsman’s Plans, Bipartisan Seating, & Hatch/Chaffetz Rivalry

January 21, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Former Utah Governor and now-Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman earned some ribbing from President Obama this week, when the president joked that Huntsman’s cooperation with him would surely help him win the Republican primary if Huntsman runs for president in 2012. Today, we begin a weekly conversation 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

Legacy of Hostage Crisis Continues

January 20, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the end of the Iran hostage crisis that ensnared 53 Americans. But although three decades have passed, the dangerous legacy of that event lives on. The long-term impact of the Iran hostage crisis will be the subject of a lecture tonight by Dr. Roxane Farmanfarmaian, visiting scholar at the University of Utah’s Middle East Center.

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