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Herbert Implements Idle-Free Policy for State Fleet
Whittney Evans
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Utah Governor Gary Herbert is jumping on the idle-free bandwagon with a new executive order for state employees to turn off the

ACLU Seeks Info on Automatic License Plate Readers
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The ACLU of Utah has filed an open-records request to learn more about how law enforcement agencies in the state are using

Hatch, Crapo Meet With Utah Business Leaders
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Small business leaders in Utah had the opportunity today to let two Western federal lawmakers know what economic issues impact them the

Group Calls on State Lawmakers to Cut Ties With ALEC
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The progressive-leaning open-government advocacy group Alliance for a Better Utah is calling on state lawmakers to withdraw their membership from the American

NASA Brings Space Exploration Exhibit to Salt Lake City
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NASA is in Salt Lake City for the weekend with its traveling exhibit “Driven to Explore.” The free exhibit is set up

Jensen Cleared of Violating Hatch Act
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The federal government has ruled Salt Lake County Councilman and Unified Fire Authority Chief Michael Jensen has not violated the Hatch Act.

Law Enforcement Say “Hate Crime” Hard to Tack On to Offense
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It’s difficult to tack on “hate crime” to a conviction in Utah, according to law enforcement officials who took part last night

Former Hewlett Packard CEO Speaks to Business Leaders in Salt Lake
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Former Hewlett Packard CEO and U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina addressed the Zions Bank Trade and Business Conference this afternoon at the

Matheson, Love Face Utah Taxpayers Association
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Two political rivals in the race for Utah’s 4th Congressional district addressed the Utah Taxpayers Association at the Little America Hotel Tuesday.

Winder Supporter Files Complaint Against Crockett Campaign
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A supporter of West Valley City Mayor Mike Winder’s campaign for Salt Lake County Mayor is fighting fire with fire, after Winder’s