Hill Happenings

Articles in published in today’s Utah newspapers about Utah Legislature news:

Salt Lake Tribune
Tax overhaul top issue for special session–2006 Legislature review: Not so fast: The regular session may have ended late Wednesday night, but with so much unresolved business, the governor says
Huntsman hints at veto of bill on suits–HB100: Governor cites constitutionality issues over environmentalists going to court to stop projects
Schools secession is in the air–S. Salt Lake may lead defectors from Granite District after HB77 is signed
New law: Cities get first crack at surplus schools
Legacy plans show product of cooperation: Open houses offer a graphic preview of the historic route
Wheels in motion on deal to get trains off 900 South
Mayors back flood plan but not tax hike
Radiation-fallout compensation reaches $1 billion
Wendover deal buried in the desert: $27 million in red: The gambling town won’t join its Utah twin unless it’s debt-free
U.S. House panel backs Cannon’s bill on privacy for phone records
Council’s benefits plan: Is it legal? Traditional marriage: Gay community wants a court ruling to test laws

Deseret News
The year of the governor – Opinion
Tax-reform session planned–Huntsman to call lawmakers back soon to ‘complete the deal’
Ground finally broken for Legacy
Utah gets a D on mental health report card: Lack of funding is called state’s biggest problem
Huntsman is urged to veto second waste bill: HB100 violates Utah’s constitution, groups say
Moral bills had tough time this year: Demo laments lack of action to help ‘vulnerable’ Utahns
Death of bill may free up expanded insurance in Salt Lake