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Utah Legislature: One five bills poses potential conflict-of-interest for sponsors

Published February 26, 2016

It was an example of how the day jobs and personal interests of Utah’s part-time legislators affect lawmaking. Because he’s a doctor, state Sen. Brian Shiozawa easily fielded in-depth, technical questions from a committee about why he seeks a resolution asking Congress to reclassify marijuana to allow now-banned research on its medical potential. More at […]

FEC audit finds Utah Democratic Party misstated financial activity over two years

Published February 26, 2016

The Federal Election Commission has found that the Utah Democratic Party misstated its financial holdings, exceeded a contribution limit in two cases and failed to maintain records separating state from federal efforts in 2011 and 2012. The violations were found during a routine audit and the party has not been fined so far.The FEC […]

11 leaders of FLDS polygamous sect arrested and charged with money laundering

Published February 24, 2016

Several top leaders from Warren Jeffs’ polygamous sect were arrested Tuesday on federal accusations of food stamp fraud and money laundering — marking one of the biggest blows to the group in years. Prosecutors say the sect based on the Utah-Arizona border diverted funds from Utah’s nutrition assistance program for inappropriate use by its leaders. […]

Herbert to Obama: No new national monuments in Utah (+video)

Published February 23, 2016

“Utah Gov. Gary Herbert was in Washington, D.C., on Monday for a White House press briefing. During meetings at the White House, he delivered a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to refrain fr……” More at Source: Herbert to Obama: No new national monuments in Utah (+video) | Deseret News

Rep. Love tells Legislature she looks to Utah to guide work in Congress

Published February 23, 2016

“Rep. Mia Love, R-Utah, told state lawmakers Monday that the Utah Constitution is guiding her policymaking efforts in Congress.” More at Source: Rep. Love tells Legislature she looks to Utah to guide work in Congress | Deseret News

Lake Powell Pipeline Project Ignores More Viable Water Conservation Options

Published February 22, 2016

CamayakArchive on February 22, 2016 at 4:00 am – Written by Kyle Criddle at the Daily Utah Chronicle “For years, Utah’s elected officials have deluded the public into believing the state is running out of water, and for years people like you and me have believed them. In the eyes of the Division of Water […]

Mormon Senator criticizes LDS church, apologizes to state

Published February 22, 2016

Salt Lake City — (KUTV) – By Brian Mullahy Thursday, February 18th 2016 “His words were brief, startling and unmistakable. State Sen. Steve Urquhart, a Mormon, criticized his own church for its stance on hate crimes legislation he is sponsoring, insisting the measure would better protect not just gays, but a wide range of people […]

Rolly: LDS Church’s thumbs down on bills defies the Utah Constitution

Published February 22, 2016

“Since the LDS Church has weighed in on two important bills before the Legislature that likely now will fail because of the faith’s statements, here is what Article I, Section 4, of the Utah Constitution says: “There shall be no union of Church and State, nor shall any church dominate the State or interfere with […]

Utah’s ‘unelected governor’: The political clout of Zions Bank CEO Scott Anderson

Published February 22, 2016

Ask heavyweights in Utah’s political community about Zions Bank President and CEO Scott Anderson and they’ll say he’s “Utah’s unelected governor,” a “backroom boss” and the man you must see before running for office. Anderson dismisses these descriptions, with nervous laughter, as “a bunch of poppycock.” He would rather talk about the role others play […]

Bill striking two-week wait on vote counts already on governor’s desk

Published February 22, 2016

“A bill requiring clerks to update vote counts between Election Day and the official canvass has already sailed through both the House and the Senate with overwhelming approval. It now awaits Gov. Gary…” More at Source: Bill striking two-week wait on vote counts already on governor’s desk | Deseret News

Legislature will audit University of Utah athletics in wake of BYU rivalry suspension

Published February 22, 2016

“The University of Utah roiled fans across the state — and in the Capitol — when it yanked Brigham Young University from next season’s basketball schedule. Now, lawmakers are taking the Utes to task with a sweeping probe of the college’s sports department. The “efficiency and effectiveness” review is the first-ever state audit of a […]

In conference that includes Gov. Herbert, Interior Secretary says Oregon standoff didn’t gain traction

Published February 22, 2016

“Washington • Interior Secretary Sally Jewell said Saturday that the lack of local support for the armed takeover of an Oregon wildlife refuge helped curtail a more dangerous outcome and the spread of another “Sagebrush Rebellion.”Jewell also praised a strong relationship between the federal government and local leaders for helping to tamp down what could […]

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