(KCPW News) A resolution urging the US Fish and Wildlife Service to exempt or exclude private property from being designated critical habitat for the Gunnison Sage Grouse under the Endangered Species Act passed out of committee Tuesday morning.
(KCPW News) A bill that would put state gun laws above federal laws passed out of committee on Monday after key provisions were amended to soften the legislation’s language. KCPW’s Roger McDonough reports.
(KCPW News) A bill that aims to prevent adults from smoking in a car when children are present passed the Senate on Friday and will now be sent to Governor Gary Herbert for consideration.
(KCPW News) During an appropriations subcommittee meeting earlier this week, Utah Democrats took an unusual stand to drive home a point about federal funding. KCPW’s Roger McDonough tells us what the Democratic lawmakers did, and why it caused such a stir.
(KCPW News) A bill that would push back the start date of Utah’s guest worker program for undocumented immigrants was debated in committee at the Capitol on Wednesday morning. KCPW’s Roger McDonough explains why lawmakers are backpedaling from legislation they passed two years ago.
(KCPW News) The state Senate approved legislation on Tuesday that would give Utah’s state forester the power to restrict target shooting when there is a high risk of fire.
(KCPW News) Utah Democrats held a press conference this afternoon urging Governor Gary Herbert to sign on to the federal Medicaid expansion. Meanwhile, Governor Herbert says that a decision may not come until this summer. KCPW’s Roger McDonough reports.
(KCPW News) Legislation that would increase the number of tablets, smartphones and computers in Utah classrooms was held in the Senate Education Committee Monday morning after concerns about the effectiveness of similar past measures.
(KCPW News) A funding request at the legislature would make UTA busses and trains free in January and July. KCPW’s Roger McDonough explains that the measure is meant to address northern Utah’s air pollution problems.
(KCPW News) A crisis in federal funds is coming, according to a resolution wending its way through the Utah State Legislature this session. And Utah needs to prepare for the hardships that are sure to follow. KCPW’s Roger McDonough explains why state lawmakers are so worried.
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