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Indictment targets polygamists, former missionaries seek more safety for Mormon proselytizers and some inland port meetings will remain closed

August 31, 2018 Emily Means

Members of the local Kingston polygamist group are indicted in a $500 million tax-credit scheme, raising questions about a $50,000 campaign donation to Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes. And Sexual assault victims take their case to the church in hope of improving safety. And the Inland Port Authority board votes to keep its subcommittee meetings closed to the public. At 9…

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Mormon church opposes Utah’s medical marijuana ballot initiative, but not its use under specific circumstances

August 24, 2018 Emily Means

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opposes Utah’s medical marijuana ballot initiative, but not the use of the drug under all circumstances. Sen. Orrin Hatch and Rep. Chris Stewart respond to news about former Donald Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort and longtime Trump lawyer Michael Cohen. And, though legal, private meetings held by subcommittees of the Inland…

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Breastfeeding in church and the Inland Port Authority’s first official meeting

August 2, 2018 Emily Means

Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Michelle Quist (filling in for Rep. Dan McCay, R-Riverton) and on The Left by Sen. Jim Dabakis, D-Salt Lake City. They discuss Mormon news from the week, including a former LDS bishop on a hunger strike to end one-on-one bishop interviews and a Mormon feminist campaign urging…

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Mike Lee, his brother on shortlist to replace Justice Kennedy, judge fines Utah environmental group, Hughes steps down from port board

June 29, 2018 Emily Means

With Justice Anthony Kennedy retiring from the U.S. Supreme Court, Utah Sen. Mike Lee, and his brother, Thomas, are mentioned as possible replacements. A Utah judge fines the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. And Utah House Speaker Greg Hughes steps down from his self-appointed position on the Inland Port Authority Board. At 9 a.m. Friday, Salt Lake Tribune Washington bureau…

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Utah leaders respond to family separation policy, Hughes’ property may disqualify him from inland port board and a Navajo candidate sues county that barred him from the ballot

June 22, 2018 Emily Means

Utah’s religious and political leaders respond to the Trump administration’s initial policy of separating families at the border. Utah House Speaker Greg Hughes owns land close to the boundaries of the proposed inland port, which appears to disqualify him from the board he appointed himself to. And in San Juan County, a Navajo candidate files a lawsuit challenging the county’s…

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Spencer Cox’s late-night Tweeting and the Inland Port Board’s non-meeting

June 22, 2018 Emily Means

Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Rep. Dan McCay, R-Riverton, and on The Left by Sen. Jim Dabakis, D-Salt Lake City. They discuss Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox’s response to the Trump administration’s zero-tolerance policy on immigrants crossing the border without documentation; Gov. Gary Herbert’s opposition to the nomination of Utahn Ron Mortensen to…

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Utah’s Senate president is out, a GOP House member is challenging Mitt Romney and students walk out to protest gun violence

March 16, 2018 Emily Means

More than 20 lawmakers have announced their departure from the Utah Legislature, including Senate President Wayne Niederhauser, R-Sandy. A Republican from the Utah House jumps into the U.S. Senate race in opposition to Mitt Romney. And thousands of students walk out of Utah schools, joining in solidarity with students protesting gun violence nationwide. At 9 a.m. Friday,…

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Indictment targets polygamists, former missionaries seek more safety for Mormon proselytizers and some inland port meetings will remain closed

Mormon church opposes Utah’s medical marijuana ballot initiative, but not its use under specific circumstances

Breastfeeding in church and the Inland Port Authority’s first official meeting

Mike Lee, his brother on shortlist to replace Justice Kennedy, judge fines Utah environmental group, Hughes steps down from port board

Utah leaders respond to family separation policy, Hughes’ property may disqualify him from inland port board and a Navajo candidate sues county that barred him from the ballot

Spencer Cox’s late-night Tweeting and the Inland Port Board’s non-meeting

Utah’s Senate president is out, a GOP House member is challenging Mitt Romney and students walk out to protest gun violence

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