Victims of dating violence may soon have more protection under Utah law. Yesterday the House Judiciary Committee passed a bill that offers people in dating relationships the same legal protection as couples who are married or living together. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on why all lawmakers are not on board with the bill.
Stricter seat belt laws could be coming to Utah. Wednesday, a bill that would require seatbelts to be worn on Utah’s highways passed out of committee, but as KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports some lawmakers argue the proposed legislation violate personal freedom.
Several students and parents looking for more choices in education made their voices heard on Utah’s Capitol Hill Friday. This week marks ‘Utah School Choice Week’ and Kim Frank; Executive Director of the Utah Charter School Network says there is still more that can be done.
Gun control took center stage this week in Washington as the Senate Judiciary Committee began its hearings on gun violence. So how did Utah’s senators Hatch and Lee react to the hearing? KCPW’s Jessica Gail asked that question to Thomas Burr, Washington correspondent for the Salt Lake Tribune and author of Political Cornflakes, a daily online roundup of Utah politics.
Earlier this week, President Obama declared ‘Now is the time’ to take action on immigration. The President isn’t wasting any time; Mr. Obama says he would like to see an immigration bill passed by the end of the year. Former Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff has been asked to help gain support for the President’s plan. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on what he plans to do.
The 2013 legislative session kicked off Monday; and Utah lawmakers are already discussing what the next 45 day session will look like. House Speaker Becky Lockhart helped set the tone with a speech about what Utah must do to be less reliant on the Federal Government. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on what she is urging lawmakers to do.
President Obama was sworn in for his second term in office earlier this week. So what did Utah’s members of Congress think of his speech? KCPW’s Jessica Gail asked that question to Thomas Burr, Washington correspondent for the Salt Lake Tribune and author of Political Cornflakes, a daily online round-up of Utah politics.
Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker wants the state to do more to address air quality. Currently, the Wasatch Front has some of the worst air in the country, but Becker says state law is preventing more from being done.
Have a question about crime or an issue in your community? An officer from the Salt Lake City Police Department wants to chat with you. This Thursday the Salt Lake City Police Department will launch “Coffee with a Cop” a new community outreach program. Veronica Montoia, Public Information Officer for the Department says this anyone who meets with an officer will receive a free cup of coffee.
(KCPW News) The Utah legislature will be discussing adding a new graduation requirement for Utah high school students during the upcoming session. Democratic Representative Carol Spackman Moss of Holladay is introducing a bill that will make CPR certification a requirement for all high school graduates.
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