Jessica Gail

State Honors Vietnam Veterans; Task Force Looking For How to Help More Veterans

November 12, 2012 Jessica Gail

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the start of the Vietnam War. Thousands of Utah men and women joined forces with more than two million Americans from across the country to help fight the war, which lasted more than a decade. Yesterday, a service was held to honor Utah’s service men and women at the State Capitol, and as KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports, the state is working on plans to help these veterans more in the future.

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Legislative Coverage

Sandy Senator, Wayne Niederhauser, Elected to Lead Senate

November 9, 2012 Jessica Gail

Republican Senator Wayne Niederhauser has been elected the next president of the Utah Senate. Friday, the Sandy Senator beat Senate Majority Leader Scott Jenkins in a vote to replace Michael Waddoups, who is retiring at the end of his term.

Local News

What’s Next for Mitt Romney?

November 8, 2012 Jessica Gail

We now know Barack Obama will be back serving as Commander in Chief of the United States for the next four years, but what lies ahead for GOP candidate Mitt Romney? Every Friday we speak with Thomas Burr, Washington correspondent for The Salt Lake Tribune, and author of Political Cornflakes a daily online round-up of Utah politics. KCPW’s Jessica Gail asked him what the future could hold for the two time presidential hopeful.

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City Beat

Broadway Style Theater Will Bring Changes to Other Blocks of Downtown

November 8, 2012 Jessica Gail

Plans for a Broadway-style theater in Downtown Salt Lake City are well underway. Yesterday, the public was invited to get an update on the plans and design of the building, and as KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports, those plans show changes are also coming to the downtown area surrounding the theater.

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Local News

Millcreek Incorporation Fails; Efforts Will Continue

November 7, 2012 Jessica Gail

Millcreek Township will not become Salt Lake County’s 17th city, at least for now. Voters rejected a proposal to incorporate during Tuesday’s election, but as KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports, those in favor of the plan say they will try again.

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McAdams Keeps County Mayor Seat in Democrat’s Hands

November 7, 2012 Jessica Gail

After a year of campaigning, Democrat Ben McAdams walked away the winner of the Salt Lake County Mayoral race last night. McAdams and his opponent, former Salt Lake County Councilman Mark Crockett, were neck and neck in the polls up until Election Day and as KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports, McAdams says campaigning right up to the very end was one key to victory.

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Herbert Keeps Seat in Governor’s Office

November 7, 2012 Jessica Gail

Republican Governor Gary Herbert will continue to lead the state. Herbert won his race against Army General Peter Cooke by a margin of more than two-to-one and earned his first full term in office.

Local News

Audio Postcard: What is Bringing Utah Voters to the Polls

November 6, 2012 Jessica Gail

Hundreds of thousands of voters across the state showed up to vote this morning. Some had specific issues that drew them to the polls, for others, it was about exercising a constitutional right. KCPW’s Jessica Gail met up with some Sugar House voters at Sprague Library and put together this audio postcard.

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Military Members May Be Property Tax Exempt Under Constitutional Amendment

November 6, 2012 Jessica Gail

Should active military members be exempt from paying property taxes while they serve? Utah voters will answer that question when they head to the polls today. KCPW’s Jessica Gail spoke with state lawmakers to find out what the proposed constitutional amendment is all about.

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Utah Democratic Leader Calls Straight Ticket Option “Undemocratic”

November 6, 2012 Jessica Gail

Utah is one of just 13 states that allow voters to cast a straight ticket ballot, meaning a voter can choose a single party’s entire list of candidates by marking just one box on the ballot. Utah Democratic Party Chairman Jim Dabakis says the system takes the effort out of voting and creates an unfair political process.

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