Legislative Coverage Archive
Local activists come together at Capitol for International Women’s Day
Emily Means
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Joining in solidarity with women across the world, around 200 Utahns celebrated International Women’s Day by rallying at the State Capitol on
Legislation gives controversial transit board a new identity
Emily Means
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The Utah Transit Authority will receive an estimated $50 million makeover, as it transitions to the newly named Transit District of Utah
What the Legislature’s choices may mean for Utah
Emily Means
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The general session of this year’s Utah Legislature ended last night after more than 1,300 bills were filed, setting a record. Among
ABU Update: Lawmakers Want Final Say on Ballot Initiatives
Roger McDonough
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It’s the last week of the 2018 Utah Legislative Session. KCPW’s Roger McDonough gets the latest from Chase Thomas with Alliance for
Forgery Charges Brought Against Initiative Signature Gatherers
Roger McDonough
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(KCPW News) [AUDIO AFTER BREAK] Two contractors working to gather signatures on statewide ballot initiatives have been charged with forgery. The Weber
Resolution to Exempt Utah from the Antiquities Act Nears Passage at Legislature
Roger McDonough
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(KCPW News) Following an intense public hearing on Monday evening, members of a Senate committee advanced a resolution asking Washington to exempt
ABU Update: Constitutionally Conflicted Bills
Roger McDonough
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On Mondays, KCPW’s Roger McDonough speaks with Chase Thomas from Alliance for a Better Utah to talk about the 2018 Utah Legislative
Lawmakers Discard Plastic Bag Fee Proposal
Roger McDonough
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(KCPW News) Lawmakers on Friday rejected a proposal to add a ten cent fee to disposable grocery bags in Utah. At the
Bill requiring anti-harassment training for lobbyists advances to House
Emily Means
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A bill aimed at making sure lobbyists on Utah’s Capitol Hill are trained in avoiding workplace harassment passed the House Government Operations
Resolution exempting Utah from Antiquities Act passes Utah House
Emily Means
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A measure asking Congress to exempt Utah from the 1906 Antiquities Act passed through the Utah House Friday. Lawmakers voted 59-13 to