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Politics Up Close: SLC Councilman Luke Garrott
Jeff Robinson
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Downtown Salt Lake City Councilman Luke Garrott is not afraid to be the lone voice of opposition on the council. When others
Politics Up Close: Common Core Standards Controversy
Jeff Robinson
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The State Board of Education has apparently earned the wrath of some Republican state lawmakers by adopting the Common Core Standards. It’s
Chaffetz Against Gun Ban Near Federal Officials
Jeff Robinson
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Utah Representative Jason Chaffetz is against a proposal to make it illegal to carry a gun within 1,000 feet of a federal
Lawmaker Says Bill Would Stop Taxation Without Representation
Jeff Robinson
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A mistake in legislative boundaries could lead to a tax break for some Utah County residents. State Representative John Dougall’s district includes
Special Session Gets Little Support from Either Party
Jessica Gail
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With less than two weeks until the legislative session starts, the future of House District 57 in Utah County remains uncertain. Republican
Ashbrook Calls Out Intolerant, Violent Rhetoric
Jeff Robinson
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We are at the river’s edge. That’s what Tom Ashbrook, the host of NPR’s On Point, writes following the Arizona tragedy
Rep. Finds He Doesn’t Live in Own District, But That Could Change
Jeff Robinson
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A Republican state lawmaker has abruptly found himself out of a job, after learning he doesn’t actually live in the legislative district
Bishop Wary of Defense Cuts
Whittney Evans
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Utah Congressman Rob Bishop says the Pentagon should reconsider slashing the defense budget. Speaking on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal, the Republican said he
Politics Up Close: Wilderness Debate
Jeff Robinson
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A new federal wilderness policy has stirred passionate debate in Utah. We heard opposing arguments from Peter Metcalf from Black Diamond
Politics Up Close: Expectations for New Congress
Jeff Robinson
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We spoke with Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz about his expectations for the new GOP-controlled House.