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Archive of Utah on Tuesday May 06, 2008
Huntsman names his PAC donors
Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. used a loophole in campaign disclosure laws to keep secret who is funding much of his race this year -- until he was questioned about it Monday by the Deseret News and voluntarily disclosed hidden information. Read More
Mobile home eviction law too late for Bontivilla Trailer Park residents
BOUNTIFUL, Utah -- An extra three days would have meant an extra six months. Read More
Utah's mixed drinks simpler, but rules still complex
The Utah Legislature, often known for its resistance to anything that might encourage liquor consumption, has inspired the invention of a new martini unique to the Beehive state. Read More
EnergySolutions sues to stop state's bid to block Italian nuke waste
EnergySolutions has gone to court to protect its plan to import low-level nuclear waste from Italy. Read More
EnergySolutions sues to import Italy nuclear waste
EnergySolutions filed a lawsuit after business hours Monday in U.S. District Court, asking a judge to decide whether the Northwest Interstate Compact on Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management has authority over whether the company's Clive facility should be allowed to store materials coming from Italy. Read More
Coal-plant initiative petitions in on time, but will issue be on the ballot?
In just over a week, Sevier County's Right to Vote Committee managed to gather more than enough signatures, pending verification, to put a power-plant proposal on November's ballot. The group's haste was motivated by a state law that took effect Monday, banning land-use initiatives and referendums. Read More
Enrollment period for students expanded
A law that may make it easier for families in some districts to transfer their children to public schools outside of their neighborhoods went into effect Monday. Read More
Think tank -- Utah should seek fed waiver to fix illegal immigration woes
The Sutherland Institute, a Utah-based conservative think tank, wants the state to request a federal waiver to allow it to fix Utah's illegal immigration problems. Read More
Group recommends assimilating illegals
Lawmakers should step away from a strict law-and-order approach and embrace a comprehensive immigration reform plan, one of Utah's leading conservative think tanks said Monday. Read More
10 of 11 cities OK $181 million UTOPIA refinance
MURRAY, Utah -- Given the nod from 10 of 11 cities, UTOPIA will charge forward with a $181 million refinance that will allow it to cut old ties, finish build-out and repay contractor debts. Read More
Food prices on a roll
Americans may be getting another helping of food inflation, thanks to higher prices for chicken and pork. Read More
Will states fix 2012 primary process?
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Oh say, is that banner made in the U.S.A.?
Lawmakers in 10 states have taken steps to require that American flags bought with state funds be manufactured in this country. While not all the legislation has passed, one state’s new law even bans the sale of foreign-made American flags in that state. Read More
Fairness of death-penalty panels questioned
Death-penalty supporters are raising questions about the fairness of state commissions charged with studying how capital punishment is carried out in Maryland and Tennessee, claiming the panels will issue reports that ignore their views. Read More
WORTH NOTING: Voters' guide promotes phone sex
An Oregon voters’ guide lists a very wrong number. California’s governor insults rural legislators. And Pennsylvania considers selling wine in vending machines. In case you missed those stories this week, “Worth Noting” fills you in. Read More
Parents turn to states for autism help
(UPDATED 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday May 1) One of the toughest problems facing autism patients, their families and policymakers is paying for treatment. Families are increasingly relying on states to help them cope with the financial, medical and educational needs. Read More
With justices' OK, voter ID moves ahead
A decision Monday (April 28) by the U.S. Supreme Court to let Indiana demand photo identification from voters paves the way for other states to do the same during November’s presidential election, experts say. Read More
Legislators prod Congress on Medicaid, Real ID
As some states tumble into what they fear is a recession, state lawmakers from across the country are pushing Congress for relief from impending federal rules that would force states to pick up more Medicaid costs and spend billions to make drivers’ licenses more secure. Read More
More states offer choice in long-term care
More states are poised to offer a successful alternative to traditional Medicaid plans that allows elders and the disabled to avoid moving to a nursing facility by hiring friends, neighbors or family members to look after them in their own homes. Read More
Credit crunch hits states' college loans
(Updated 11:55 a.m. EDT, April 23, 2008)
The credit crisis has led some state lending agencies to suspend their federal and private student loan programs, forcing thousands of students to search elsewhere for money to pay for college. Read More
Will Democrats grow legislative edge in '08?
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Partisan mix in R.I., Conn. poses challenges
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'Purple' states turn a little more 'blue'
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Obama's friends in unlikely places
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WORTH NOTING: Illinois gov runs up travel tab
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s commuting costs start to add up. South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds settles a dispute with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over a cranky game warden. Read More |
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