Frank Pignanelli & LaVarr Webb

Republican LaVarr Webb is a political consultant and lobbyist. Previously he was policy deputy to Gov. Mike Leavitt and Deseret News managing editor. Email: lwebb@exoro.com. Democrat Frank Pignanelli is a Salt Lake attorney, lobbyist and political adviser. Pignanelli served 10 years in the Utah House of Representatives, six years as minority leader. His spouse, D'Arcy Dixon Pignanelli, is a state tax commissioner. Email: frankp@xmission.com.

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Recent Articles by Frank Pignanelli & LaVarr Webb

How will these national scandals affect Utah politics?

Published: Sunday, May 19, 2013 12:00 am MDT

With Washington raked with scandal, Pignanelli and Webb discuss the impact it will have on Utah.

What do we make of Utah's junior senator, Mike Lee?

Published: Sunday, May 12, 2013 12:00 am MDT

Utah Sen. Mike Lee is receiving extensive national media attention, especially for threatening a filibuster on gun control legislation, opposing Obama administration appointments and other tactics. We review th...

Taking a stab at national issues, like sequestration

Published: Sunday, May 5, 2013 12:00 am MDT

Since it's a quiet time in state and local politics, we're going to fake like we know what's happening in Washington and address some national issues. So now you don't need to read The New York Times.

Here are our predictions for state convention elections

Published: Sunday, April 28, 2013 12:00 am MDT

With spring finally breaking out, most normal Utahns aren't paying much attention to politics. For the abnormal among us, here are some things to watch.

Will Utah parties change how they pick candidates?

Published: Sunday, April 21, 2013 12:00 am MDT

It seems the world spins out of control, with cataclysmic events occurring far beyond our feeble minds to comprehend. We'll stick with what we understand: old-fashioned politics.

Bike riders in Salt Lake City, are they friend or foe?

Published: Sunday, April 14, 2013 12:00 am MDT

Significant things are happening in Utah's transportation system. LaVarr calmly explains, and Frank just rants about, these changes to our lifestyle.

Will there be tax increases for education in Utah?

Published: Sunday, April 7, 2013 12:00 am MDT

Spring break is over and the Easter bunny has crawled back into his hole. Thus, your columnists are no longer distracted and can focus on the topics of the week.

As spring arrives, our thoughts on all the hot topics

Published: Sunday, March 31, 2013 12:00 am MDT

Spring has finally arrived — along with pollen and mold infestations. In both weather and politics, good things sometimes come with a little bad, and vice versa. With itchy eyes, we address a few current ...

What have Utah's lawmakers wrought in 2013?

Published: Sunday, March 24, 2013 12:00 am MDT

The period right after the conclusion of a legislative session is rather like the days after houseguests — who overstayed their welcome ?— make a hurried departure. A lot of housecleaning needs to b...

The hits, home runs and errors of the legislative session

Published: Sunday, March 17, 2013 12:00 am MDT

From Major League spring training to Little League tryouts, baseball is in the air — signaling long anticipated warm weather. From their respective bleachers, Utahns also cheered and cried through a seaso...

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