(KCPW News) A legislative task force researching Utah’s healthcare options is considering recommending limited Medicaid expansion to the Utah legislature. The Health System Reform Task Force has narrowed their scope to three options for how to handle Medicaid expansion. The group has ruled out accepting full expansion as prescribed by the federal government, but two…
(KCPW News) The FBI and the Salt Lake County DA’s Office are looking into the forged signature of a Utah Supreme Court Justice on an electronic petition form. KCPW’s Roger McDonough reports.
(KCPW News) More than 200 protestors gathered on Saturday to denounce Utah’s so-called “Ag-Gag” law. The law, which was signed by Governor Herbert in 2012, prohibits unauthorized filming or photography at agricultural facilities.
(KCPW News) During this year’s legislative session, a number of bills sought to change Utah’s energy code, including two that addressed energy efficiency for homeowners and businesses. KCPW’s Roger McDonough spoke with Kevin Emerson from the nonprofit Utah Clean Energy, to hear about their advocacy efforts at the state capitol.
(KCPW News) On Thursday evening the Utah Legislature finalized and approved a plan to set up a prison relocation authority. The new board would examine the prudence of moving the state correctional facility and redeveloping the land at its current location.
The legislature hurried to address a problem with Utah law that could have a bearing on ongoing investigations into alleged ethics violations by Utah Attorney General John Swallow. KCPW’s Roger McDonough reports on efforts by lawmakers to enact a last-minute fix.
(KCPW News) Governor Gary Herbert has been sent a bill that would allow Utahns over the age of 21 to carry a gun even if they don’t have a concealed weapons permit. KCPW’s Roger McDonough explains why it is difficult to predict whether the Governor will sign the bill.
(KCPW News) Unmarried Utahns who have been threatened or abused may soon be able to seek a restraining order against a current or former dating partner, thanks to a bill that was passed by the state Senate yesterday.
(KCPW News) A bill to enact anti-discrimination protections for Utah’s LGBT community cleared a senate committee on Thursday evening, marking the first time legislation of this kind has advanced to floor debate in the Utah state legislature. KCPW’s Roger McDonough reports.
(KCPW News) An amended version of a bill that would direct 25% of future profits from the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to fund public education was voted down on the House floor on Thursday morning. KCPW’s Roger McDonough reports from the Capitol.
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