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Obamacare Moves Forward in Utah, but with Some Glitches

(KCPW News)  The individual Obamacare exchange opened today, but glitches are making it frustrating for some, who are anxious to sign up for insurance. KCPW Reporter Kim Schuske has this story.

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Is Nuclear Power in Utah’s Future?

(Explore Utah Science/ KCPW)  Fears have prevented the construction of nuclear power plants for over 40 years, but Blue Castle Holdings is proposing to build a new one near Green River, Utah. The feasibility of the plant as well as water rights granted to the company were on trial last week. Kim Schuske has the…

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The BLM Plans to Lease Land in the San Rafael Swell Angering Environmentalists

(KCPW News)  In November, the Bureau of Land Management plans to auction off over a hundred thousand acres of land in central Utah for oil and gas drilling. Some are in areas with wilderness characteristics, including the San Rafael Swell, which has conservationists upset. They protested the plan in Salt Lake City on Monday. KCPW…

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The US Interior Department Says the West Davis Freeway Will Damage Wetlands

(KCPW–September 5, 2013)  The Utah Department of Transportation wants to build a freeway that would go north from Farmington, adjacent to the Eastern edge of the Great Salt Lake wetlands. The controversial roadway is expected to impact 52 acres of wetlands and additional prime habitat, which has caused environmentalist and now the US Department of…

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Read. Graduate. Succeed. Tutoring Program Receives 1.2 Million

(KCPW–August 29, 2013)  A statewide tutoring program has received a $1.2 million dollar grant to help struggling students learn how to read and prepare a better path towards on-time high school graduation. KCPW reporter Kim Schuske has the story.

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The Brouhaha Over BrewHaHa

(KCPW–August 27, 2013)  A small restaurant is getting a lot of opposition in a Salt Lake City neighborhood.  KCPW reporter Kim Schuske has the story.

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Navigating the Obamacare Health Insurance Marketplace

(KCPW–August 26, 2013)  On October 1st, people currently without health insurance will be able to sign up through Utah’s on-line marketplace or exchange. Coverage will start on January 1st of next year. Reporter Kim Schuske talked to Randal Serr from the Utah Health Policy Project about the individual marketplace and has this report.

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A Book Deal Goes Bad Because of Gay Author’s Bio

(KCPW–August 22, 2013)  After working on a book for years, two authors say a Utah publishing company refused to publish their book because of the word ‘partner’ in one of their bios. KCPW reporter Kim Schuske has the story.

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A Utah Hospital is Developing Medical Devices in House

(KCPW–August 20, 2013)  Intermountain Healthcare has created a lab with big name partners to develop medical devices and other technologies that they hope will help patients and save money. KCPW reporter Kim Schuske has the story.

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