Both Sides of the Aisle
Both Sides of the Aisle – Episode 64 (1/22/15)
This week the gang banters about coach Whittingham and football, Utah’s 20-year low tax burden, Jim Matheson turning lobbyist, and Obama’s State of the Union
Federal Government
Both Sides of the Aisle
Both Sides of the Aisle – Episode 63 (1/15/15)
Greg, Natalie and Jim talk about Mitt Romney in 2016, Russia, teetotallers on the alcohol commission, funding education, and Utah drops “Ag-Gag” charges.
Local News
Political Cornflakes: Sally Jewell’s Nomination, Congressman Bishop’s Reaction
Earlier this week President Obama nominated Sally Jewell as the new Interior Secretary. If confirmed, Jewell would replace outgoing Interior Secretary Ken Salazar. So what is her background? KCPW’s Jessica Gail asked that question to Thomas Burr, Washington Correspondent for the Salt Lake Tribune and author of Political Cornflakes, a daily online round-up of Utah politics.
Legislative Coverage
House Speaker Lockhart Pushes for Less Reliance on Federal Government
The 2013 legislative session kicked off Monday; and Utah lawmakers are already discussing what the next 45 day session will look like. House Speaker Becky Lockhart helped set the tone with a speech about what Utah must do to be less reliant on the Federal Government. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on what she is urging lawmakers to do.
Local News
Matheson Responds to Voting ‘No’ on Fiscal Cliff Bill
Tuesday night, the U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval to a Senate bill that would keep America from going over the so called ‘Fiscal Cliff”; which would have meant an average of $2,000 in tax hikes for average families. Utah’s only Democrat in Congress, Jim Matheson, voted against the proposed plan saying the bill doesn’t go far enough.
Local News
Utah Request Puts Beehive State in Middle of Welfare Waiver Debate
The Obama Administration’s plan to offer waivers to individual states on welfare work requirements has drawn sharp criticism from presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney and his supporters, like Utah Senator Orrin Hatch. But the administration says that plan was inspired by requests from Republican governors, like Utah’s own Governor Gary Herbert. Matt Canham is Washington Correspondent for The Salt Lake Tribune and contributor to Political Cornflakes, a daily, online round-up of Utah politics.
City Beat
Salt Lake City Mayor Sits Down with White House Council, Congress on Wasatch Canyons
With the debate over the controversial SkiLink proposal and proposed wilderness protections in the background, Mayor Ralph Becker took his push to protect the Wasatch Canyons to Washington this week, meeting with officials from a White House council and Utah’s congressional delegation. KCPW’s Jeff Robinson spoke with Becker about his meetings and what he hopes comes out this process.
Environment
Hatch Pushes for States to Control Wolves
Utah Senator Orrin Hatch teamed up with a Wyoming lawmaker Wednesday to highlight his efforts to get the gray wolf removed from the Endangered Species List. As KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports, some sportsmen’s groups support his plan, but others say it’s wrong for Utah.
Local News
Advocates Urge Congress to Work Together to Pass VAWA
A debate over the protection of women and families from violence is taking shape in Washington. Tuesday, advocates for Utah victims urged leaders in Congress to renew the Violence Against Women Act, which provides funding to help victims of domestic and sexual abuse. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on what the bickering is all about.
Local News
Jensen Cleared of Violating Hatch Act
The federal government has ruled Salt Lake County Councilman and Unified Fire Authority Chief Michael Jensen has not violated the Hatch Act. The federal law prohibits government employees who oversee federal funds, or are paid with them, from engaging in partisan politics. Jensen says the ruling validates his belief that he’s done nothing wrong, but as KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, Democrats who filed the complaint say they’re not satisfied.
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