Utah is a step closer to joining a multi-state compact that would petition the federal government for state control of healthcare dollars. As KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, proponents of the bill say letting the state control Medicaid and Medicare spending is more efficient and potentially cost effective than the federal bureaucracy, but opponents say it’s biting off more than it can chew.
A bill restricting the use of tanning beds by minors will soon be on Governor Gary Herbert’s desk, after the Utah House of Representatives approved it this morning following a passionate discussion. Fifth Substitute Senate Bill 41 would require those under 18 years old to have a parent with them to give consent every time they tan, or a written order from a physician.
A proposed interstate compact with the goal of petitioning the federal government for state control of Medicaid and Medicare dollars passed a Senate committee this morning. But as KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, Senate Democrats and health care advocates say it’s too risky.
A bill that bans the discussion of contraception, homosexuality, premarital sex and the intricacies of intercourse in human sexuality curriculum for Utah public schools passed the Utah House of Representatives Wednesday. The bill’s sponsor, Republican Representative Bill Wright, says its best to respect the innocence of children and teach them “correct principles.”
State lawmakers and members of the public showed widespread support Friday for a proposed pilot program to fund behavioral therapy for young children with autism. The program, put forward by Republican Representative Ronda Menlove, would last two years and help families with children ages two through six years old. She says she tried to find a solution outside of an insurance mandate, which she says places unnecessary stress on small businesses.
Breastfeeding was one topic of conversation at Utah’s Capitol Wednesday. One House Democrat is teaming up with local organizations hoping to make breastfeeding easier in the workplace. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on how others are responding.
Some children with autism could soon be getting help from the state. House leaders sat down with KCPW’s Jessica Gail to discuss their plan to provide coverage to families with children suffering from the disorder.
Segment 1: We dream of basking in the sun during the winter months, but tanning – say doctors – has a much darker side: disfigurement, addiction and skin cancer. A bill being considered by the Utah legislature would restrict minors from using tanning beds altogether. On Wednesday, we’ll talk about what the research shows…
A bill that requires the state to pay for health insurance mandates that lawmakers pass onto other public agencies cleared the Senate floor this morning. Republican Senator Todd Weiler’s plan would require those mandates to be applied to local school districts, charters schools and Utah’s colleges and universities, but the statewould pick up the tab. He says 14 such mandates have been proposed during this legislative session alone.
Segment 1: Why do we love chocolate? What makes high-quality chocolate? And what do those percentages mean on the labels of gourmet chocolates? On Tuesday, we get the answers from local/national experts at Amano Chocolate and Hatch Family Chocolates. Guests: Art Pollard, Amano Artisan Chocolate Steve Hatch, Hatch Family Chocolates Steven Rosenberg, Liberty Heights…
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