From the Writers Desk: Takeover of Salt Lake Land by State Should Set off Alarms
As the 2018 General Session’s death rattle crept over Capitol Hill, something was afoot. Lobbyists from Salt Lake City had worked hard to ensure a…
Author: Ryan D. Curtis
Bill to Protect Jordan Advances
Legislation creating the Jordan River Recreation Area in central Salt Lake County was unanimously advanced Tuesday by the House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee….
Free Speech Legislation Advances after Shapiro Speech in September
In September 2017, controversy erupted at the University of Utah over conservative commentator Ben Shapiro’s impending campus visit. Several hundred students protested, urging U. administrators…
Unity Rallies Bring Hundreds Together (Slideshow)
Utahns of all political stripes gathered at two rallies Monday to oppose racism. “One Utah Rally for Unity” took place on the south steps of…
Dabakis Nomination for UTA Spot Shot Down by SLC Council
Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s controversial nomination of Senator Jim Dabakis (Democrat – Salt Lake City) to the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Board of…
Bill Chipping Away at Caucus/Convention, Signature Gathering Compromise Advances
Legislation that would make candidates choose between ascending to the ballot box through either the caucus/convention system or gathering voter signatures passed out of a…
With Rampant Illegal School Bus Blowbys – Legislation Advances to Catch Lawbreakers
Legislation to help improve traffic safety near school buses was unanimously passed out of the Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee Monday. Sponsored…
Bill Charging HIV/AIDS Patients with Rape if they Don’t Disclose Held
Legislation that criminalizes sexual situations involving HIV/AIDS sufferers who knowingly engage in sex without informing the other person was held Wednesday by the House Judiciary…
Lawmakers Stand Behind Bill To Address Child Homelessness
Legislation designed to take a deeper look at child homelessness was unanimously passed out of the House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee Tuesday. HB…
All Sides Come Together to End “No Promo Homo” within Sex Ed
Young Utahns attending public schools will be treated equally while receiving sex education instruction, according to a proposed bill that repeals the “no promo homo”…