Utah Legislature 2013
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Based on our grass-roots efforts, Deseret News editors have identified five key issues that matter to Utah families. These issues include early childhood education, college and career readiness, economic development, health care and well-being, and intergenerational poverty.
These issues are often interrelated and essential to continued prosperity. We present those issues to you with a promise that our legislative coverage will center on those things that matter most to you.
Filing window for municipal candidates cut in half
Municipal candidates in Utah will have a smaller window in order to get their names on the ballot, thanks to a new piece of legislation that goes into effect this spring. Read more »
School board won't request veto of school grading bill, but members wary of legislation
The State School Board will not ask the governor to veto a controversial bill that changes the way school performance grades are calculated. Read more »
Both sides hitting Herbert on 'constitutional carry' gun law
Telephones rang constantly in the governor's office Monday as people weighed in on the so-called "constitutional carry" gun law the Utah Legislature passed last week. Read more »
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 »
Family health successes overshadowed by Medicaid debate
A power struggle with the governor on Medicaid expansion dominated the conversation on family health at the 2013 Legislature, but lawmakers did make friendly moves... Read more »
Poverty battle will center on new state commission
Sen. Stuart Reid has a to-do list for five state department heads for the coming year: Develop policy recommendations to break the cycle of children in poverty... Read more »
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