House GOP Decides to "Split the Baby' On Impeachment
In a very unusual move, the Utah House will call itself into session to begin what one GOP representative called a “pretend” impeachment of Attorney General John Swallow.
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Scare Tactics Aside, Immigration Reform Strengthens Our Economy
As the debate over comprehensive immigration reform heats up through the summer, the messages—just like in any political campaign—will grow more divisive. Think of it like an election year, but over an issue rather than candidates.
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Ridership on UTA is Healthy, but Changing as New Rail Lines Open
As life along the Wasatch Front changes, public transportation needs change as well.
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Proposed Tax Increase
The Salt Lake City Council is considering a property tax increase as part of their 2013-14 budget. There has been very limited public discussion of this tax increase and Mayor Ralph Becker has indicated that he will veto the proposal. The Council is scheduled to vote on this issue next Tuesday, June 18, and at this point it seems likely to pass.
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States' Rights?
An urbane Japanese businessman and former government official recently asked me, “I have long assumed the States are very powerful relative to the U. S. federal government, but I just read that this is not the case. Why is that?” Why is that, indeed?
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We Do Deserve Better
I appreciate the interest taken by legislators in the continual improvement of Utah’s public education system. Despite points of disagreement with Senator Weiler’s recent Utah Policy post, I do agree with the good Senator on one thing: “We deserve better.”
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Fear
"When the government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny." Thomas Jefferson [Quotations Page]
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House GOP Decides to "Split the Baby' On Impeachment
In a very unusual move, the Utah House will call itself into session to begin what one GOP representative called a “pretend” impeachment of Attorney General John Swallow.
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Amazing Infographic to Help You Understand the John Swallow Scandal
Check out this incredibly detailed infographic from the Sutherland Institute that puts the John Swallow situation in perspective.
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NSA Domestic Spying
This week, our insiders and readers weigh in on the revelations that the NSA has been gathering phone and internet data on Americans. Do they support the action if it helps thwart terrorism? Should Utah policymakers take steps to protect citizens from this sort of data collection? Check out the survey results after the jump.
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How Could Caucus/Convention Changes Affect Utah's Democrats?
Utah Democrats will vote at their convention later this month on the caucus/convention system. Our insiders and readers let us know if the Utah Democratic Party would be better off, worse off, or it would make no difference if they dump the caucus/convention system.
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Ten Things You Need to Know for Thursday
House to investigate Swallow. Lawmakers not keen on recall elections. Becker vetoes property tax hike.
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Ten Things You Need to Know for Wednesday
House Republicans prepare to discuss possible impeachment against John Swallow. Herbert isn't backing down from his decision to kill water deal with Nevada. Salt Lake City Council approves a tax hike.
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Hatch Blasts IRS Bonuses
Sen. Orrin Hatch expresses his displeasure after learning that the Internal Revenue Service is poised to give employees $70 million in bonuses.
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Lee, Cruz Introduce Military Religious Freedom Amendments
In a direct challenge to the Obama administration, Sens. Mike Lee and Ted Cruz introduce two amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act that would protect military members from suffering discrimination for expressing their religion.
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Video: Bernick and Schott on Politics - Episode #147
John Swallow - wrongly accused or schmuck? Bob Bernick and Bryan Schott discuss the week in Utah politics.
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Bernick and Schott on Politics - Episode #146
Republicans are talking more about impeachment proceedings against embattled Attorney General John Swallow while Swallow is meeting with GOP legislators to tell his side of the story. And, where are Utah's Democrats while all of this is going on? Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick discuss the week in Utah politics.
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Video: Bernick and Schott on Politics - May 24, 2013
The Utah GOP rejects changes to their nominating system making a ballot initiative much more likely. James Evans is elected as the new Chairman of the Utah Republican Party. Mike Winder decides to not run for another term as West Valley City Mayor. Bryan Schott and Bob Bernick discuss the week in Utah politics.
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Video: Bernick and Schott on Politics - May 17, 2013
Robert Gehrke, crackerjack reporter for the Salt Lake Tribune, joins Bryan Schott to talk about the latest in the John Swallow scandal and what may happen at Saturday's GOP convention.
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Podcast: Chris Hoffman, Creator of Salt City Strangers
Chris Hoffman is the creator of Salt City Strangers, the first comic about an all-LDS superhero team. He speaks with Managing Editor Bryan Schott about how he came up with the idea, and how he wants to use the characters to explore different facets of Utah's culture.
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Salt Lake Tribune

Editorial: Money talks: Scientific evidence for fund limits

6 million tons of Moab tailings removed, 10 million to go

Utah lawmakers frown on allowing recall elections

House GOP OKs Swallow investigation on way to possible impeachment

Protesters say Swallow must go, public trust is shot

Senate shoots down Mike Lee's border security amendment

Lawmaker pushes registry to protect unwed dads' rights

New Utah school grades will proceed with slight tweaks

Utah's federal land, roads fights a 'wild goose chase'?

Peg McEntee: House GOP takes good first step down Swallow path

Nevada judge won't halt federal lawsuit against Jeremy Johnson

Prisons officials deny Swallow accuser faced retaliation

Becker vetoes City Council's $8 million tax hike

Deseret News

Dan Liljenquist: Three ways to restore trust in Utah A.G.'s office

Attorney General John Swallow tells House leaders 'my side of the story'

Lawmakers discuss possible tweaks to controversial school grading law

Legislative panel mulls national putative father registry

Former West Valley City Mayor Brent Anderson dies

Protesters at Capitol want Attorney General John Swallow out

House GOP stops short of starting impeachment proceedings against Swallow, votes for investigation

Salt Lake City Mayor Becker vetoes property tax increase; City Council considers override

Senators challenging White House on religious expression in military

Nevada ruling in Johnson case could bring Swallow deposition

Other

Heidi Toth: John Swallow and the public trust (Daily Herald)

House Republicans reconvening to investigate Swallow (Daily Herald)

Poll: Most Utahns want impeachment process to begin (Standard-Examiner)

Utah lawmakers vote to launch investigation of attorney general (Standard-Examiner)

John Swallow: The legal trail to impeachment (Standard-Examiner)

Obama anti-nuclear pitch in Germany draws fire from Utah Rep. Rob Bishop (Standard-Examiner)

Bomb plotter runs for mayor: Joshua Hoggan candidacy will mean primary election for Roy seat (Standard-Examiner)

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