Becky Lockhart

Guv signs remaining 2013 bills, dimming chance of veto override

Gov. Gary Herbert signed all of the remaining bills awaiting his action from the 2013 Legislature on Wednesday, dimming the likelihood that lawmakers will decide to... Read more »

April 3, 2013

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What have Utah's lawmakers wrought in 2013?

The period right after the conclusion of a legislative session is rather like the days after houseguests — who overstayed their welcome ?— make a hurried... Read more »

March 24, 2013

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Herbert vetoes controversial gun carry bill

Gov. Gary Herbert vetoed HB76 on Friday, the controversial “constitutional carry” bill that would allow a concealed firearm to be carried without a permit.< Read more »

March 22, 2013

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House Speaker Rebecca Lockhart reflects on 2013 legislative session (+video)

Utah Speaker of the House, Rebecca Lockhart, sits down with ULCT's Susan Wood to discuss the recently adjourned 2013 legislative session Read more »

March 18, 2013

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The hits, home runs and errors of the legislative session

From Major League spring training to Little League tryouts, baseball is in the air — signaling long anticipated warm weather. From their respective bleachers,... Read more »

March 17, 2013

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Calm legislative session makes some gains

The 2013 Legislature was summed up as calm and even boring as lawmakers tried to stay away from controversy and put their focus on education and other issues important... Read more »

March 16, 2013

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