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Granite Schools Try Vegetarian Lunches

October 24, 2011 Whittney Evans

Utah’s largest school district has gone meatless every Monday during October as part of an initiative to introduce kids to more diverse diets. The decision in Granite School District was made in concert with First Lady Michelle Obama’s healthy eating campaign, Let’s Move! As KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, the school district says the idea is to introduce new dishes and healthy alternatives to meat, rather than encourage kids to be vegetarian.

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Highly Educated, No College Loan Debt and Jobless

October 23, 2011 Whittney Evans

Today, many young people, and some old, are finding that a college degree doesn’t necessarily lead to a good job. And in the case of one Salt Lake City man, it seems neither do multiple degrees in a highly profitable field. As KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, Christopher McHale and his new wife know what it’s like to be too qualified.

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Environment

State Expands Renewable Energy Rebate

October 20, 2011 Whittney Evans

The Utah Office of Energy Development has made more funds available for its Renewable Energy Rebate Program as a result of its popularity. The state has added an additional $200,000 in rebate money to the original $1 million for the installation of solar photovoltaic, thermal, and wind energy systems. Office of Energy Development Director Samantha Mary Julian says although the program is funded through one-time federal stimulus money, the state will continue to seek grants to keep the project alive.

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Lawmakers Give DUI Program a Second Glance

October 19, 2011 Whittney Evans

In a committee meeting Wednesday, state lawmakers reconsidered the effectiveness of a program that requires first-time DUI offenders to install a device in their car that prevents it from starting if the driver has had too much to drink. The Ignition Interlock restrictive driver program became law in 2006, and many argue it has led to a drop in DUI arrests. But as KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, some say the state shouldn’t rely on technology to enforce the law.

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Legislative Coverage

Hair Braiding Regulation Sparks Debate in Legislature

October 19, 2011 Whittney Evans

Hairs were split at the State Capitol this morning when licensed cosmetologists filled a committee room to protest a potential bill that would remove the license requirement for braiding hair in Utah. Right now, a person must obtain a cosmetology license.

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Lawmakers Pass New Congressional Map Over Democratic Objections

October 18, 2011 Whittney Evans

Previously deadlocked House and Senate Republicans in the Utah Legislature agreed last night on a bill that will determine Utah’s Congressional boundaries for the next ten years. But as KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, Democrats in both houses say the voice of the public was not heard.

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New Congressional Map Debated after Closed Caucus

October 17, 2011 Whittney Evans

Republicans and Democrats in the Utah House of Representatives spent much of the morning and early afternoon today in caucus meetings before taking to the floor for a vigorous debate over re-drawing the state’s congressional districts. House Majority Whip Greg Hughes told members of the Republican caucus, right before they closed the door to reporters and the public, that privacy was necessary because of the Utah Democratic Party’s lawsuit threat.

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Shurtleff Tells Protestors Work Within, Not Against System

October 16, 2011 Whittney Evans

Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff told Occupy SLC demonstrators Friday they should take a cue from the Tea Party and work within the political system to make real change happen. He was among several local and state politicians who visited the Pioneer Park occupation. But as KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, demonstrators told Shurtleff what they’re doing is working.

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SL County to Offer Spanish Language Assistance at Polls

October 13, 2011 Whittney Evans

A federal mandate could potentially bring more Spanish-speaking Salt Lake County residents to the polls in 2012. The U.S. Census Bureau announced Wednesday a list of political jurisdictions across the nation that are now required to provide language assistance for non-English speaking voters based on new census data. As KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, the change will put more pressure on the county, but likely garner more participation from Hispanic voters.

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Lawmakers to Settle on Congressional Map

October 12, 2011 Whittney Evans

State lawmakers wrapping up the redistricting process will likely settle on a congressional map this Monday that closely resembles the map approved by the Utah Senate earlier this month. This would end a deadlock caused by disagreement between Republicans in the Senate and House. As KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, GOP leaders expect to smooth over the dispute with minor changes, but Democratic Party chair Jim Dabakis argues Democrats and independents still don’t have a pawn in the game.

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