Immigration

Political Cornflakes: Chaffetz Tours Arizona Border

(KCPW News) As the debate over immigration reform takes center stage in Washington, one member of Utah’s congressional delegation is visiting the Arizona border. What was the purpose of his visit? KCPW’s Roger McDonough posed that question to Matt Canham, Washington Correspondent for the Salt Lake Tribune

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Environment

New Rules for Oil Shale and Tar Sands on Federal Lands

(KCPW News) Late last month, the US Interior Department finalized a new set of rules pertaining to Oil Shale and Tar Sands development on federal lands. KCPW’s Roger McDonough looked into what the decision means for Utah’s 23 million acres of public lands.

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Environment

Governor Herbert Says No to Water Sharing Agreement

(KCPW News) Governor Gary Herbert announced on Thursday that he will not sign a water sharing agreement with the state of Nevada. Among other things, the agreement would have authorized the construction of a pipeline from the Snake Valley in Utah’s West Desert to Las Vegas. KCPW’s Roger McDonough spoke with the Governor

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Immigration

Local Community Leader Recognized by White House

(KCPW News) The Executive Director of a Salt Lake community nonprofit was honored by the White House last week for his work on immigration issues. The award was given to the Downtown Alliance’s Jason Mathis, a familiar voice for KCPW listeners – he joins us every week for Access Downtown to talk about happenings in…

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Local News

Tracy Aviary Course Attracts Birdwatchers (and Bird Listeners)

(KCPW News) Salt Lake’s Tracy Aviary is aiming to help birdwatchers improve their ears. The aviary is offering courses on how to identify Utah birds by their songs and calls. KCPW’s Roger McDonough tagged along for one of the classes to see what he could find out.

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Environment

Governor to Make Snake Valley Pipeline Decision Soon

(KCPW News) Governor Gary Herbert is close to making a decision on whether to sign an agreement that would authorize the construction of a pipeline from the Snake Valley in Utah’s West Desert to Las Vegas Nevada. But activists say signing the agreement could spell environmental doom. KCPW’s Roger McDonough has the story.

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Local News

Gay Rights Vigil Held in Advance of Supreme Court Hearings on DOMA, Prop 8

(KCPW News) Hundreds of civil rights advocates gathered at Salt Lake City’s library square on Monday night for a candlelight vigil and rally in advance of the US Supreme Court’s hearings on the issue of gay marriage this week. KCPW’s Roger McDonough reports.

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Environment

Utah Clean Energy Analyst Reviews 2012 Legislative Session

(KCPW News) During this year’s legislative session, a number of bills sought to change Utah’s energy code, including two that addressed energy efficiency for homeowners and businesses. KCPW’s Roger McDonough spoke with Kevin Emerson from the nonprofit Utah Clean Energy, to hear about their advocacy efforts at the state capitol.

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Local News

Political Cornflakes: Interior Secretary Nominee Facing Questions

(KCPW News) A Senate committee had approved Sally Jewell to head the Interior Department but her nomination could still see trouble. What’s going on in the process to approve the new Interior Secretary?

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IRS Working to Combat Tax Fraud and Identity Theft

(KCPW News) In the second part of a series of discussions with the IRS, KCPW’s Roger McDonough spoke with Jared Halper from the agency’s Criminal Investigation Division to hear about ways Utahns can protect against Identity theft and tax fraud.

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