Lawmakers may put off a decision on providing health coverage for Utah’s poor. The House passes a bill that would allow cannabis-oil to be prescribed for those with epilepsy. A move to get rid of so-called “Zion Curtain” barriers in restaurants clears its first legislative hurdle. And the Tribune examines claims that Kennecott’s Daybreak housing development is the answer to air pollution problems.…
Gay rights activists meet with lawmakers in the first public forum about LGBT stigmas and abuse, a day after attorneys argue Amendment 3 “cemented” discrimination against same-sex couples. Politicians line up for and against the Count My Vote measure even as two bills that would undermine the ballot initiative work their way through the Legislature. And an audit shows some schools are getting paid for…
Google announces it’s looking at the possibility of installing a fiber network in Salt Lake City. The proposed Salt Lake City convention center hotel clears a legislative hurdle. Gov. Gary Herbert blasts a state substitute for Medicaid, calling the plan unveiled by House Republicans “illogical.” And he joins Senate leaders with doubts on how to fund Speaker Becky Lockhart’s…
State lawmakers consider a $750 million boost for school tech, a utility fee for clean air, a gas tax hike, a speed limit boost and adoption law changes. The committee investigating former Attorney General John Swallow finds evidence of document destruction and suggests buttoning up ethics and campaign finance rules. And Utah athletes claim victory and make history…
House Speaker Becky Lockhart endorses a plan to build a new, massive convention center hotel. Two senators say the state’s outside counsel in the gay marriage case is acting unethically. A committee recommends moving the state prison out of Draper yet again. And a man who called 9-1-1 dies waiting for help. Tribune reporters Brooke Adams, Mike Gorrell and columnist Paul Rolly…
Sen. Mike Lee responds to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union. Gov. Gary Herbert unveils new air quality initiatives during his State of the State. House Speaker Becky Lockhart takes a swipe at Herbert. And a Salt Lake City school takes lunch away from some students. On Friday at 9 a.m., Tribune education reporter Lisa Schencker, political editor Dan…
The LDS Church speaks out on the state’s liquor laws, saying the status quo is just fine. Four same-sex couples are taking Utah to court, arguing the stay on gay marriages is illegal, arbitrary and harmful. Utah is also being sued by a group of fathers whose children were put up for adoption without their knowledge or consent. And Utah’s…
Salt Lake Tribune reporters Marissa Lang, Brooke Adams and Robert Gehrke along with editorial writer George Pyle join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about the Esar Met case, poll numbers on gay marriage and videos of John Swallow’s deposition. Also, Tribune columnist Robert Kirby discusses tackling the Grand Canyon.
Salt Lake Tribune reporters Lindsay Whitehurst, Mike Gorrell and Christopher Smart join Jennifer Napier-Pearce to talk about gay marriage, a proposed downtown megahotel and Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker’s plan to clean up Utah’s dirty air. Plus, columnist Robert Kirby says good riddance to Harold Camping and those who predict the end of the…
Salt Lake Tribune reporters Brooke Adams, Robert Gehrke and Brian Maffly talk about gay marriage, a new attorney general and poor air quality with Jennifer Napier-Pearce. Plus, columnist Robert Kirby says he’s OK with same-sex couples getting married, as long as they don’t register somewhere pricey.
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