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Behind the Headlines: Utah’s bigamy law takes a hit, so does UTA from audit (8/29/14)

August 29, 2014 JCE

TV’s ‘Sister Wives’ family gets another victory in court. UTA feels the heat from legislative auditors and the public. Salt Lake County starts the search for a developer to build its downtown megahotel. House Speaker Becky Lockhart applies for the state’s top education job. And Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes is a no-show at a candidate debate. On Friday at 9 a.m., Tribune reporters…

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Behind the Headlines: Gun laws contested, UTA salaries underreported, Park City waits (8/22/14)

August 22, 2014 JCE

The Second Amendment Foundation puts Utah cities and towns on notice for their gun laws. Utah’s state school board is in turmoil, even as student test scores dip. Park City continues hoping for a settlement between two ski resorts locked in litigation. UTA corrects salary information, which previously did not include retirement benefits. And Salt Lake City police chief Chris Burbank says thefatal shooting of…

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Behind the Headlines: Mike Lee’s donors, FLDS trust evictions, UTA wants cash (8/15/14)

August 15, 2014 JCE

Sen. Mike Lee’s campaign asks donors if their contributions were legal. More legal allegations surface against Shurtleff and Swallow. The state-run trust managing former polygamist properties sends out eviction notices. UTA says it wants to boost service, but needs more money. And Salt Lake City explores how to deal with online ride-sharing companies. On Friday at 9 a.m., Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke, Nate…

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Behind the Headlines: Landslide, monuments, UTOPIA

August 8, 2014 JCE

A landslide destroys one home and rattles residents in North Salt Lake. Gov. Gary Herbert invites senators who support designating a new national monument in Utah to come visit while Rep. Jason Chaffetz takes a Democratic colleague on a tour of rural Utah. Nevada rancher and Mormon church member Cliven Bundy talks about his personal revelation to resist the federal government. And voters…

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Behind the Headlines: Shurtleff/Swallow go to court, solar fee proposed (8/1/14)

August 1, 2014 JCE

Former Utah Attorneys General Mark Shurtleff and John Swallow make their first court appearance. The Utah Public Service Commission considers a fee for homeowners with solar panels. Democratic senators throw their support behind a new national monument in Utah, to the chagrin of the state’s congressional delegation. Libertarians sue Utah over the Common Core. And the owner of a dog…

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Behind the Headlines: Gay rights, SLC mayor’s race, tar sands arrests (7/25/14)

July 25, 2014 JCE

Sen. Orrin Hatch wants a religious exemption to President Obama’s executive order extending LGBT workplace protections to federal contractors. Gov. Gary Herbert chimes in on the border crisis. Activists protesting against tar sands development in Uintah County are arrested. And the 2015 race for Salt Lake City mayor is on. On Friday at 9 a.m., Tribune reporters Matt Canham and Christopher Smart, as…

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7/18/14 Behind the Headlines: Long AG Investigation Leads to Arrests; Herbert Seeks Review of Education Standards

July 18, 2014 JCE

Former Attorneys General Mark Shurtleff and John Swallow were arrested on Tuesday morning, and now face a number of charges ranging from bribery to obstruction of justice. Also, governor Gary Herbert calls for a reexamination of Common Core education standards and asks the public to weigh in. Plus a Board of Education vote on whether…

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7/11/14: Shurtleff texts, immigration reform, Jordan District split

July 11, 2014 JCE

Text exchanges between former Attorney General Mark Shurtleff and a former aide highlight ethical differences. A new poll shows Utahns want immigration reform this year. Local leaders worry aboutSouth Jordan leaving the Jordan School District. And thousands respond to a survey asking for feedback on daylight saving time. On Friday at 9 a.m., Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke and Lisa Schencker, assistant managing…

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7/4/14: KCPW to air “Groundwork: Democracy Close to Home” in place of Behind the Headlines for holiday weekend

July 2, 2014 JCE

Due to the holiday, there will be no Behind the Headlines this week. We will air “Groundwork: Democracy Close to Home,” A timely one-hour special, hosted by NPR’s Scott Simon, that tells stories of American democracy at the local level. We listen in as people wrestle with issues alongside — and in opposition to — their neighbors.…

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6/27/14: Gay marriage win, Kate Kelly loss and a dog shooting

June 27, 2014 JCE

Utah’s same-sex marriage ban takes another hit, this time from the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. TheLDS excommunicates a leading voice in the push for women’s priesthood ordination. Utah’s governorwill seek another term. And a Salt Lake City police officer shoots a dog, sparking outrage. On Friday at 9 a.m., Tribune reporters Jessica Miller, Kristen Moulton and Matt Canham…

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