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Dozens of bills impact children; lawmakers move to restructure retirement
Salt Lake City
(2010-02-10)
From bongs to candy bars - legislators weighed in on a range of issues that impact children. Also - Senators voted on a bill to radically change how Utah's top judge is chosen. And lawmakers move to overhaul retirement benefits for state employees. KUER's Jenny Brundin reports.
Salt Lake City
(2010-02-10)
From bongs to candy bars - legislators weighed in on a range of issues that impact children. Also - Senators voted on a bill to radically change how Utah's top judge is chosen. And lawmakers move to overhaul retirement benefits for state employees. KUER's Jenny Brundin reports.
Lawmakers Debate Child Safety & Foreign Gifts
Salt Lake City
(2010-02-09)
A house committee on Monday passed laws changing child car safety-seat regulations and disclosure rules for foreign gifts to state's universities. KUER's Tasha Cook has this report:
Salt Lake City
(2010-02-09)
A house committee on Monday passed laws changing child car safety-seat regulations and disclosure rules for foreign gifts to state's universities. KUER's Tasha Cook has this report:
Medical Charity Rebuilding in Haiti
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-02-08)
A group called Healing Hands for Haiti has been working to provide prosthetics and rehabilitation services for the disabled in Haiti for more than ten years. Their services are needed more than ever after the earthquake, but it's working out of temporary facilities until it can rebuild.
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-02-08)
A group called Healing Hands for Haiti has been working to provide prosthetics and rehabilitation services for the disabled in Haiti for more than ten years. Their services are needed more than ever after the earthquake, but it's working out of temporary facilities until it can rebuild.
Health Exchange Expands, Lawmakers Take On Ethics, Global Warming
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-02-04)
Responding to an angry public, Utah House lawmakers passed a number of ethics reform bills yesterday. They also took up global warming, and announced an expansion of the state's Health Exchange. KUER's Jenny Brundin reports. _______________________________________________________________
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-02-04)
Responding to an angry public, Utah House lawmakers passed a number of ethics reform bills yesterday. They also took up global warming, and announced an expansion of the state's Health Exchange. KUER's Jenny Brundin reports. _______________________________________________________________
Legislature: Tough Budget Decisions
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-02-03)
The Utah legislature is struggling with budget cuts that nobody likes, and pinning its hopes on revenue projections coming later in the session.
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-02-03)
The Utah legislature is struggling with budget cuts that nobody likes, and pinning its hopes on revenue projections coming later in the session.
Bill To Opt Out of Federal Health Care Advances
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-02-03)
Before a packed audience angry with the federal government, a Utah House committee yesterday approved a bill giving Utah the right to reject any federal health care reform measure. It's one of about ten pieces of legislation aimed squarely at one target: the federal government. KUER's Jenny Brundin reports.
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-02-03)
Before a packed audience angry with the federal government, a Utah House committee yesterday approved a bill giving Utah the right to reject any federal health care reform measure. It's one of about ten pieces of legislation aimed squarely at one target: the federal government. KUER's Jenny Brundin reports.
Ethics at the State Capitol
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-02-02)
Members of the House Ethics Standing Committee approved a package of bills yesterday that may reform how lawmakers conduct themselves. KUER's Tasha Cook has this report.
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-02-02)
Members of the House Ethics Standing Committee approved a package of bills yesterday that may reform how lawmakers conduct themselves. KUER's Tasha Cook has this report.
Documentaries Shine at Sundance
Park City, UT
(2010-02-01)
Many of the most significant documentary films of recent years have premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Sheri Quinn looks at two that will be attracting notice in the coming months.
Park City, UT
(2010-02-01)
Many of the most significant documentary films of recent years have premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Sheri Quinn looks at two that will be attracting notice in the coming months.
The Final Frontier? ATK awaits Obama's decision
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-01-28)
Another round of hundreds more layoffs began this week at Utah aerospace company ATK. Many are because NASA's space shuttle program is winding to an end. This coming Monday, the Obama administration will release its 2011 budget for NASA. Workers who remain at ATK are anxiously awaiting one verdict whether astronauts will go back to the moon. It's not just thousands of high-tech jobs that are at stake - but the nation's ability to explore space. KUER's Jenny Brundin reports.
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-01-28)
Another round of hundreds more layoffs began this week at Utah aerospace company ATK. Many are because NASA's space shuttle program is winding to an end. This coming Monday, the Obama administration will release its 2011 budget for NASA. Workers who remain at ATK are anxiously awaiting one verdict whether astronauts will go back to the moon. It's not just thousands of high-tech jobs that are at stake - but the nation's ability to explore space. KUER's Jenny Brundin reports.
Bite-Size Poetry: Natasha Saje
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-01-28)
We continue our series of bite-size poems - poems that can be read in a minute or less - with a selection by the poet Natasha Saje. KUER's Jennifer Napier-Pearce speaks with Utah poet laureate Katherine Coles about the poem, "H."<
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-01-28)
We continue our series of bite-size poems - poems that can be read in a minute or less - with a selection by the poet Natasha Saje. KUER's Jennifer Napier-Pearce speaks with Utah poet laureate Katherine Coles about the poem, "H."<
Legislature Struggles with Medicaid Cuts
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-01-28)
Medicaid is one of the biggest programs in state government, and one of the most difficult to cut. KUER's Dan Bammes looks at how legislators have to balance squeezing patients and providers.
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-01-28)
Medicaid is one of the biggest programs in state government, and one of the most difficult to cut. KUER's Dan Bammes looks at how legislators have to balance squeezing patients and providers.
Governor Calls for Protecting Education, No Tax Hikes
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-01-27)
Utah Governor Gary Herbert delivered his first State of the State address last night. He struck a hopeful chord - but also - delivered a tough jab at the federal government. KUER's Jenny Brundin reports.
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-01-27)
Utah Governor Gary Herbert delivered his first State of the State address last night. He struck a hopeful chord - but also - delivered a tough jab at the federal government. KUER's Jenny Brundin reports.
2010 Utah Legislature Convenes
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-01-26)
The Utah Legislature convened yesterday against the backdrop of one of the worst recessions ever faced by the state or the nation. State lawmakers must grapple with a massive budget shortfall and find ways to balance the state budget. KUER's Tasha Cook this report.
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-01-26)
The Utah Legislature convened yesterday against the backdrop of one of the worst recessions ever faced by the state or the nation. State lawmakers must grapple with a massive budget shortfall and find ways to balance the state budget. KUER's Tasha Cook this report.
Dan Nailen: Sundance Documentaries
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-01-25)
Salt Lake Magazine Arts and Entertainment Editor Dan Nailen has been spending a lot of time in Park City and in Salt Lake watching films at the Sundance Film Festival -- and watching the people who make them.
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-01-25)
Salt Lake Magazine Arts and Entertainment Editor Dan Nailen has been spending a lot of time in Park City and in Salt Lake watching films at the Sundance Film Festival -- and watching the people who make them.
Dan Nailen: Joan Jett at Sundance
Park City, UT
(2010-01-22)
Joan Jett rocks Park City this weekend as part of the Sundance Film Festival, where a new film looks at her life and career.
Park City, UT
(2010-01-22)
Joan Jett rocks Park City this weekend as part of the Sundance Film Festival, where a new film looks at her life and career.
Sundance: Life During Wartime
Park City, UT
(2010-01-22)
Producer Sheri Quinn interviews the producers of Restrepo, a documentary that premiered opening night at the Sundance Film Festival.
Park City, UT
(2010-01-22)
Producer Sheri Quinn interviews the producers of Restrepo, a documentary that premiered opening night at the Sundance Film Festival.
Utah Educators Race to the Top
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-01-20)
Wyoming, Iowa, California .those are just some of the states Utah is competing against to win millions of dollars for the state's public schools. The competition is called "Race to the Top." The US Department of Education will reward states that have a proven track record in education innovation. Utah's application was due today. Kim Schuske reports on the state's educational strengths and weaknesses.
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-01-20)
Wyoming, Iowa, California .those are just some of the states Utah is competing against to win millions of dollars for the state's public schools. The competition is called "Race to the Top." The US Department of Education will reward states that have a proven track record in education innovation. Utah's application was due today. Kim Schuske reports on the state's educational strengths and weaknesses.
Dan Nailen: Himalayan Food & Art
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-01-15)
The photographs of Joel Addams are featured in the opening Salt Lake City gallery stroll of 2010. Dan Nailen takes a look.
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-01-15)
The photographs of Joel Addams are featured in the opening Salt Lake City gallery stroll of 2010. Dan Nailen takes a look.
Water Rights for Nuclear Power
Green River, UT
(2010-01-14)
The proponents of a nuclear power plant project are hoping to use water from the Green River. Those who oppose it say there's just not enough available. Jon Kovash reports on a hearing meant to get public views on the issue.
Green River, UT
(2010-01-14)
The proponents of a nuclear power plant project are hoping to use water from the Green River. Those who oppose it say there's just not enough available. Jon Kovash reports on a hearing meant to get public views on the issue.
Dan Nailen: Songs from Johnny's List
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-01-08)
After forging her own career and identity, Roseanne Cash turned to her father's legacy for her current album and tour.
Salt Lake City, UT
(2010-01-08)
After forging her own career and identity, Roseanne Cash turned to her father's legacy for her current album and tour.
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