Jim Matheson

Avoid the 'HIT' to small businesses

Small businesses are the fuel that keeps our economic engine running. HIT policy makers need to help small businesses grow in order to maintain economic diversity as well as protect jobs.

Rep. Jim Matheson favors getting rid of Utah political caucus system

Matheson should participate in debates

I was impressed by the passion in a recent editorial calling for a televised debate between Sen. Orrin Hatch and his opponent in the Republican Primary. I was wondering when the Deseret News was going to make similar comments about Jim Matheson refusing to debate his opponents?

Matheson, Love engage in lively exchange at first joint appearance

Republican congressional candidate Mia Love drew a line between herself and Democratic Rep. Jim Matheson in their first joint appearance Tuesday

Josh Romney trying to show voters 'lighter side' of his father on campaign trail

Mitt Romney's son Josh talks about his father, family and life as he supports his father's bid to win the 2012 presidential election.

House OKs GOP's anti-violence against women bill

House Republicans set up a showdown Wednesday with the Senate and President Barack Obama over legislation to protect women from domestic violence, a fight that's become as much about female voters this election year as cracking down on abuse.

2nd District candidate Chris Stewart endorsed by Sen. Mike Lee

Chris Stewart, the Republican's 2nd Congressional District candidate, has been endorsed by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah.

Obama stand on same-sex marriage draws reaction in Utah

Utahns on both sides of the gay marriage issue react to President Barack Obama's statement of support for same sex marriage.

Could Love oust Matheson in Utah's new 4th District?

The 4th Congressional District race between Democratic Congressman Jim Matheson and Republican Mia Love is Utah's most interesting political contest this year. It will attract national attention.

Homeless advocate Pamela Atkinson to be honored as 'distinguished Utahn'

Utah candidate Mia Love drawing the attention of national media

She's a rising political star gaining attention in prominent places — from the 2012 Conservative Political Action Conference to news outlets like CNN — but Republican Mia Love isn't worried.

Feds award $3.4 million boost to Utah health clinics

Dani North always expected to lose all her teeth by age 40. It happened to her mother and she figured it would happen to her.

Former Patrick Henry Caucus pals moving on without each other

The conservative Patrick Henry Caucus intends to meet soon to map out its future — without one of its founding members. Former state Rep. Stephen Sandstrom has become persona non grata among his fellow states rights advocates, particularly his one-time close legislative colleague Carl Wimmer.

Reflection and analysis of Utah's state conventions

Utah Republicans and Democrats held their state conventions recently — providing a buffet of intrigue for politicos to chew on. The conventions will have long-term impact on Utah politics.

FreedomWorks endorses Mia Love, Dan Liljenquist

Freedom Works, a national tea party organization, endorses Mia Love; Gov. Gary Herbert declines to endorse Sen. Orrin Hatch or his opponent, former state Sen. Dan Liljenquist.

Tea party group backing Mia Love

Panel: Delegates wanted to leave Senator Orrin Hatch's fate up to voters

Longtime Sen. Orrin Hatch was forced into a primary race at last weekend's state GOP convention because delegates wanted to leave his fate up to voters, members of the Deseret News/KSL-TV delegate panel said.

Mia Love on Jim Matheson: 'He'll have a hard time putting me in a box'

Brushing aside a high-profile fellow Republican's slight, Mia Love appears to have arrived on Utah's political scene as anything but a novelty.

GOP nominates 2nd, 4th congressional candidates with love and rancor

Utah Republicans fell in love with one congressional candidate and waged a nasty battle over another one at the GOP state convention Saturday.

Democrats to have primary election in 1st Congressional District

Utah Democratic delegates whittled down candidates in three congressional races during the party's state convention Saturday, selecting three candidates outright.

No primary for Governor Gary Herbert, wins nomination in second round of voting

Gov. Gary Herbert will be the Republican Party nominee for governor in November.

Arizona Strip

A consortium of environmental groups is working to have land along the Arizona Strip near the Utah border declared a national monument.

Record turnout gives color to Utah political landscape

The big political events of the week were the Saturday state party conventions — well after our deadline. So our trenchant convention analysis will have to wait. (If you can't handle the suspense, call us.)

Utah GOP, Democratic state conventions expected to be more representative of voters

With the gap narrowing between the political views of Utah voters and party delegates, the results of Saturday's Republican and Democratic state conventions are expected to be more representative of the electorate.

Deseret News/KSL delegate panel speaks out

To better understand the work delegates do, the Deseret News and KSL-TV assembled a panel of eight men and women representing a range of political views, ages and backgrounds. Five are first-time delegates.

Sen. Orrin Hatch, Gov. Gary Herbert convention races too close to call

Whether Gov. Gary Herbert and Sen. Orrin Hatch have enough delegate support to avoid a primary is too close to call, a new poll shows.

Mike Leavitt endorses Dave Clark in 2nd Congressional District race

Utah system puts a unique spin on Senate race

Every handshake counts in Utah's unique nominating system, even for a senator seeking his seventh term.

Enviro groups push national monument for Arizona strip, Utah cries foul

A push by environmental groups for a possible national monument designation along the Arizona Strip is provoking outrage among Utah politicians who say it will kill ranching jobs, permanently extinguish any uranium mining in the area and possibly derail the Lake Powell pipeline.

GOP Senate, House candidates push for delegates, money to avoid primary

Utah legislative incumbents fare well, with two exceptions, in Salt Lake and Utah county conventions

Governor feels like 'pin cushion' in debate with GOP rivals

4th District GOP challengers say they can't let Matheson define them

AG Mark Shurtleff endorses Carl Wimmer in Utah's 4th Congressional District race

Carl Wimmer picked up the backing of Utah's top cop in the 4th Congressional District race.

Utah races to watch other than for the U.S. Senate

Pignanelli & Webb: Although Utah's U.S. Senate GOP contest has dominated the headlines, other fascinating intraparty races are also playing out. County conventions are now underway, and state Republican and Democratic conventions are coming up in less than three weeks. The competition for delegate support is intense. Here are some races to watch:

Improving air quality

A recent article citing the impact of poor air quality on health problems like stroke and heart attack was compelling ("Studies link air pollution to increased risk of strokes and dementia," Feb. 15).

March brings madness to Utah political arena

March Madness isn't just for the basketball court. Rep. Jim Matheson's departure from the 2nd Congressional District created a bit of madness in Utah's political arena as well.

Utah Democrats turn out in rousing numbers for caucus meetings

They flocked to school cafeterias, gymnasiums and neighborhood homes Tuesday evening in show of party force at caucus meetings, spreading the message that to be a Utah Democrat means you care about the issues like education, the economy and children.

Weber County attorney Dee Smith to run for Utah Attorney General

Murray Library celebrates 100th anniversary

After 100 years, the Murray City Library is still going strong, and preparing for its second century

House Dems: Gains start with California dreamin'

House Democrats' path to power starts in Elk Grove, Calif., heads down to sunny Modesto and then rolls through the Central Valley to Riverside as the state's friendly redrawn congressional districts and a number of GOP retirements offer Democrats their best opportunity for victories in November.

Rep. Jim Matheson says Congress won't be addressing immigration any time soon

U.S. Rep. Jim Matheson says it is unlikely Congress will take on the issue of comprehensive immigration reform any time soon.

Develop clean energy

Unbelievably, Gov. Gary Herbert and Rep. Jim Matheson, Utah government officials elected to protect and care for citizens, want to fight the EPA and the federal government. Our legislators want to expand the leases available to oil and gas industries, thereby speeding up the development of tar sands and oil shale strip mining .

New TSA screening program implemented

Some travelers at Salt Lake City International Airport got a sweet little Valentine's Day surprise when they got to the security checkpoint permission to forgo the usual screening hassles.

The political dynamics of Utah's congressional districts

For the first time in history, Utah has candidates running in four different congressional districts. Most of the interest is in the wide-open contests for the GOP nominations in the 2nd and 4th districts, but some intrigue exists even in the 1st and 3rd. We look at some of the political dynamics.

Senators Orrin Hatch, Mike Lee unveil legislation to help Scofield cabin owners

Utah Republican Senators Orrin Hatch and Mike Lee unveiled legislation that would solve the plight of cabin owners around Carbon County's Scofield Reservoir considered "trespassers" by the federal government.

House approves pay freeze as new study addresses federal compensation

As Congress debates federal pay freezes, a new Congressional Budget Office study suggests that federal workers are overpaid — and underpaid.

The Legislature is at work, and it's an election year

There's one really nice thing about the Legislature: When it's over, spring is here! It's like walking into a dark tunnel on a gray, cold, winter day, and when you emerge out the other side, 45 days later, the air is warm, the sky is blue, and birds are singing.

Utah leaders honor victims of Nevada nuclear testing

SALT LAKE CITY — People exposed to radiation because of nuclear weapons testing in Nevada were honored Friday with a ceremony at the Utah State Capitol.

Ex-BYU, NFL player Jason Buck announces campaign for Utah's 2nd Congressional District

Former BYU and NFL player Jason Buck announced he will run for Congress as a Republican in Utah's 2nd District.