Articles in published in today’s Utah newspapers about the Yesterday’s Utah Legislature news:
Salt Lake Tribune
Bill makes it easier on government
Police chiefs oppose bill on guns in cars
Funding for water projects flows–Senate bill focuses on Powell pipeline; House measure on Bear River
Legislators would be able to overturn a veto on Envirocare–Legistature 2006: Bill would weaken guv’s power to block N-waste
Bill protecting tribal use of peyote passes committee, heads to House vote
Challenge steep for minimum wage bill
From $5.15 to $7: There is support for the measure, but probably not enough
Bills to boost parents’ rights in DCFS cases
West side balks at plan for toll road
Why us? Officials say it won’t be built otherwise.
Voting Changes Get Support
$100M tax cut favored, dropping food tax is not–GOP Caucus feels removing tax on groceries too much of a loss
Measure lowering dollar limit on gifts off to Senate
Legislature: Today’s agenda highlights
Proposal for state officer faces early opposition
Panel backs tougher penalty for marijuana DUI
GOP calls torture bill a political jab
Bill would protect doctors who want to show sympathy
‘Natural family’ stand stirs Kanab
AG is pressed on polygamy–Hearing on ‘lost boys’ bill becomes a critique of state’s effort to stop abuse
Deseret News
Senate GOP takes stand: Trim taxes by $100M
HB101 to boost reporting of gifts to lawmakers
Senate backs curbs on smoking: Measure would ban lighting up in private clubs and taverns
Ure wants to ink tougher tattoo penalties: Measure would increase fine for parlors giving tattoos or piercings to minors
Polygamy ‘lost boys’ may gain liberation: House gets bill that allows minors to seek emancipation
Resolution condemning torture likely will not get hearing
Audit focuses on trust lands
Legislators want to recognize positive teen influences
Panel supports rental application fees: Critics say measure could hurt low-income people
Measure to ease tuition for non-Utahns
Reagan Hill AFB? Plan is a salute to late president
Lawmaker seeks override on a veto of Envirocare
Measure paves the way for state energy chief
Marriage-license bill advances out of panel
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