Jessica Gail, Author at KCPW

Political Cornflakes: Utah Senator Mike Lee’s Reaction to DeMint’s Resignation

December 7, 2012 Jessica Gail

Republican U.S. Senator Jim DeMint is on his way out of the U.S. Senate. The Tea Party lawmaker announced his resignation yesterday, leaving to become president of the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. So what does the move mean for Utah Senator Mike Lee? KCPW’S Jessica Gail posed 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.

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New Public Safety Building Will Also Mean Better Service to Community

December 7, 2012 Jessica Gail

It’s bigger, safer, and more energy efficient’ and now, Salt Lake City’s new Public Safety Building is inching closer to being complete. Thursday, KCPW’s Jessica Gail took a tour of the city’s $125 million dollar project and reports on what residents can expect when it’s complete in the spring.

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Trader Joe’s Opens for Business in Salt Lake City

November 30, 2012 Jessica Gail

Trader Joe’s is now officially open for business in Utah. This morning the grocery chain celebrated its 393rd store when it opened in Salt Lake City; making Utah the 35th state to house the company. Rory Violette, captain of the Salt Lake store, says over 200 people were waiting at the door to get in this morning.

Environment

Businesses Meet for Clean Air

November 29, 2012 Jessica Gail

More Utah businesses are learning what they can do to clean up the air. Yesterday the Salt Lake Chamber held its 2nd Annual Clean Air Conference to discuss how making small changes can benefit everyone’s quality of life while saving the company money at the same time. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports.

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Healthcare

Salt Lake Chamber Launces Website to Help Businesses With Rising Heath Care Costs

November 29, 2012 Jessica Gail

The Salt Lake Chamber is helping businesses with the rising cost of health care. Over the past year, the chamber has been building a website to help businesses examine health care costs and compare what other businesses have done to save money. Rich McKeown, president and CEO of Leavitt Partners and chair of the Salt Lake Chamber Health System Reform Task Force, says employers are faced with tough choices when it comes to health care.

Healthcare

Salt Lake Joins Coalition to Make Homes Healthier

November 29, 2012 Jessica Gail

Salt Lake County is taking steps to treat kids before they get sick. Yesterday, the County signed the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative Compact, a plan that helps create healthier homes for children living with asthma and other chromic illnesses. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on how the program works.

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How Infidelity Changes the Way Men Parent

November 27, 2012 Jessica Gail

Do men form closer relationships with their sisters’ kids than with their own? Some scientists say yes. KCPW’s Jessica Gail introduces us to a University of Utah anthropologist who explains it might be all about evolution.

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Education

Utah’s High School Graduation Rates in Bottom Half of Country

November 27, 2012 Jessica Gail

New data released by the U.S. Department of Education shows Utah’s high school graduation rate sits in the bottom half of the country. In 2011 the Beehive State’s graduation rate was 76 percent; lower than 31 other states. State Associate Superintendent Judy Park says more needs to be done to improve graduation rates, but it’s hard to do without funding.

Legislative Coverage

Hotel Master License Could Free Up Dozens of Liquor Licenses

November 26, 2012 Jessica Gail

A Utah lawmaker wants to free up dozens of liquor licenses using the state’s hotels. Republican Senator John Valentine is drafting a bill that would create a master license for hotels, which would free up licenses currently required to run the bars, restaurants and catering services inside hotels. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on the proposed bill.

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Retired UTA CEO to get $200k Every Year

November 20, 2012 Jessica Gail

Two hundred thousand dollars. That’s how much the former head of the Utah Transit Authority, John Inglish, receives each year from his retirement pension, which is paid by tax payers.

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