New law banning voter initiatives on land issues may be unconstitutional
The Utah Attorney General's Office believes there's a good chance that a new law banning voter initiatives on land-use ordinances is unconstitutional.
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Archive of Utah on Wednesday May 07, 2008
New law banning voter initiatives on land issues may be unconstitutional
The Utah Attorney General's Office believes there's a good chance that a new law banning voter initiatives on land-use ordinances is unconstitutional. Read More
Man says enticement law unconstitutional
A Clearfield man convicted of enticing a minor over the Internet is claiming that Utah's Internet Enticement Statute is unconstitutional and is asking the Utah Supreme Court to overturn his conviction. Read More
Payday lenders are generous to Shurtleff
Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff seeks a third four-year term this year, and he's looked to some old friends for much of his campaign fundraising -- like payday loan operators who charge an average of 500 percent interest annually. Read More
State Supreme Court to decide if Draper residents have say on TRAX route
The Utah Supreme Court will decide whether to give Draper residents a voice on where light rail should rush through their city. Read More
Compact may block nuclear waste
A federal lawsuit filed Monday by EnergySolutions isn't changing the mind of Utah's representative on the eight-state Northwest Interstate Compact on Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management, which may be able to decide Thursday the fate of the company's proposal to import radioactive waste from Italy. Read More
Utah's teen birth rate increases for first time in 10 years
Confirming the findings of a national study released in December, the state Department of Health on Tuesday announced that Utah's teen birth rate is up slightly for the first time in 10 years. Read More
Utah teen birth rate on rise, first time since '97
For the first time in a decade, Utah's teen birth rate is on the rise. Read More
Senator questions Orton's Democratic credentials
Former Congressman Bill Orton is meeting some resistance in his bid for re-election as a Democratic National Committeeman, with state Sen. Scott McCoy questioning his commitment to electing Democrats. Read More
Defeated Utah County candidate may sue GOP
PROVO, Utah -- Jackie deGaston isn't ready to say she lost to Sen. Curt Bramble at the Utah County Republican Convention 10 days ago. Read More
Candidates' fundraising disclosed
Newly updated campaign disclosures filed with the Lieutenant Governor's Office show Utah County Democrat Debbie Swensen has raised $3,600 in her race against Rep. Mike Morley, who has brought in about $2,000 and has a total of $11,700 in his campaign account. Read More
EnergySolutions to conduct limited discovery in appeal
The Utah Radiation Control Board in its meeting Friday granted EnergySolutions a chance to conduct limited discovery in an appeal of its operating license by Charles Judd, former president of Envirocare, the predecessor of EnergySolutions. Read More
AG's office to prosecute FLDS cases
The judge handling the massive custody case involving children taken from the Fundamentalist LDS Church's YFZ Ranch has ordered the Texas Attorney General's Office to prosecute any potential criminal cases involving the polygamous sect. Read More
Texas AG to prosecute criminal cases from polygamous ranch raid
SAN ANGELO, Texas -- A judge has ordered the Texas attorney general's office to prosecute any future criminal cases connected to last month's raid on a polygamous sect's Eldorado ranch. Read More
Legal experts say what FLDS can do now is cooperate
Two prominent Utah legal minds say there is little members of the Fundamentalist LDS Church can do to stop the momentum of Texas' investigation. In other words: The train has left the station. Read More
Public to comment on prairie dogs
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has begun accepting public comment on whether the white-tailed prairie dog, a squirrel-like rodent found in four states, should be protected under the Endangered Species Act. Read More
Silver Alert helps rescue lost seniors
When an elderly person with dementia is lost, seven states can trigger a Silver Alert to let the community know. Proposals in Congress would expand the successful missing persons program to all 50 states. 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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