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Archive of Utah on Thursday May 08, 2008
Raid on sect in Texas rattles other polygamists
COLORADO CITY, Ariz. - As the supper dishes were being cleared away and the rice pudding brought out for dessert, Marvin Wyler's two wives, along with some of their children and a group of friends, began poring over the list. Read More
Six Utahns among superdelegates who may pick Dems' presidential choice
The biggest remaining race for the Democratic presidential nominee doesn't involve any state primaries. Now it's about wooing superdelegates, including six party leaders from Utah. Read More
Convention delegates seek challenger to state's popular Republican governor
Democrats seeking to replace Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. must choose between a man who promises rentable electric cars for all, one who strives to redo the state's income tax structure and one who vows to make diligent use the governor's veto pen. Read More
Ex-A.G. questions fed panel's right to call shots on Lake Powell pipeline
CEDAR CITY, Utah -- Critics of the proposed Lake Powell pipeline are scratching their noggins over this one: If the $800 million-plus project primarily is about delivering water to a thirsty but growing southwestern Utah, why are federal energy regulators overseeing the approval process? Read More
Court debates Internet chat
Can the state convict someone of enticing a minor over the Internet based on their words alone? That issue was the subject of lively debate among justices of the Utah Supreme Court on Wednesday. Read More
Supreme Court justice treated for health issue
Utah Supreme Court Justice Ronald Nehring was not present during oral arguments this week due to a vascular complication brought on by his previous treatment for cancer. Read More
Prescription drugs a top Utah killer
PROVO, Utah -- Prescription drug overdoses caused more deaths in Utah in 2006 than automobile accidents and illegal drug overdoses, according to the Utah Department of Health. Read More
Grant to help Utah fight sex exploitation of kids
Paul Laurence Briggs, accused of being the owner of an MP3 player containing child pornography that was found on a Salt Lake City sidewalk, will join more than 100 defendants in Utah now being prosecuted on federal charges involving sexual exploitation of children. Read More
Matheson waiting out Demo race
WASHINGTON -- Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah, still hasn't made up his mind about which Democratic presidential candidate to support -- even though the party's state chairman sees the race between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama winding down. Read More
At-risk gubernatorial seats increase
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Silver Alert helps rescue lost seniors
(Updated 9:30 a.m EST, May 8, 2008) When an elderly person with dementia is lost, eight states can trigger an 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
Will Democrats grow legislative edge in '08?
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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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