In the Hive

Former GOP lawmaker’s new project? Starting a mushroom-based religion

On this episode of “In the Hive,” we have a conversation with former GOP state lawmaker Steve Urquhart, who served 16 years in the Utah legislature. Urquhart had a falling out with his party, and with his church, over the stance both took when it came to equal protections for LGBTQ people. After finally getting a…

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Both Sides of the Aisle

Jason Chaffetz cooks pancakes, Bears Ears faces a big cut and the LDS Church supports a baker who won’t make a cake for a same-sex wedding

Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Rep. Dan McCay, R-Riverton, and on The Left by former State Sen. Steve Urquhart. They discuss former Rep. Jason Chaffetz’s appearance on Fox & Friends; Interior Sec. Ryan Zinke’s recommendation to shrink Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante monuments; Jon Huntsman Jr.’s Senate confirmation hearing for ambassador to…

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Both Sides of the Aisle

Ben McAdams undercover, Steve Urquhart and ‘whispers’ from The Church and attack ads in the CD3

Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Rep. Dan McCay, R-Riverton, and on The Left by Josh Kanter of Alliance for a Better Utah. They discuss Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams’ three-day experience as a homeless person; former state Sen. Steve Urquhart’s Facebook post regarding lobbying efforts by The Church of Jesus Christ…

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Law Enforcement

Utah Distracted Drivers, Beware: Mobile Device Laws Tightened

(KCPW News) Amendments to Utah’s distracted driving laws became effective on Tuesday this week. The new laws specify that drivers cannot operate their vehicles while using a mobile device for anything other than a phone call. So what does that mean, exactly? What can drivers do, and what can they not do? And what should they…

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Legislative Coverage

LGBT Community Shares Its Story with Utah Pols

(KCPW News) It’s been weeks since an LGBT non-discrimination bill gasped its last breath in the Utah legislature. Ultimately, the Senate Republican caucus decided the bill was too risky to hear while the state was attempting to defend its same-sex marriage ban in a federal appeals court. But for many people, including the LGBT community…

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Legislative Coverage

Urquhart, Supporters Stand By LGBT Non-Discrimination Bill

(KCPW News) On Friday, Republican Senator Steve Urquhart reaffirmed his support for his LGBT non-discrimination bill, SB 100. At an afternoon press conference, he encouraged Utahns to come to the Senate Chamber doors and post messages encouraging the Senate to hear SB 100. “What I would like the people of Utah to do is come…

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Legislative Coverage

Senator Tries Again on LGBT Anti-Discrimination Bill

(KCPW News) In present form, the Utah Anti-Discrimination Act and the Utah Fair Housing Act protect any person from discrimination based on any of the following criteria: race; color; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or any pregnancy-related conditions; age, if the individual is 40 years of age or older; religion; national origin; or disability. Senate Bill 100,…

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