Today’s Legislature News Articles in local papers:
Deseret News
Huntsman nixes 3 bills, 4 budgetary line items: The vetoes include road funds, parent rights bills
Highly respected County Council Member Cort Ashton, the incumbent Republican in the Salt Lake County Race in which I am seeking election, has decided not to seek re-election.
Ashton cites “wearing too many hats” as the reason for not running again. Ashton is the VP of a private title company, has a family, and is active in the LDS church.
There are two other candidates who will compete for the Republican slot, Jeff Allen (who wins the endorsement of Ashton) and former state legislator Russell Cannon. Nate Hendricks is running on the Democrat ticket along with me on the Desert Greens Green Party of Utah ticket.
I have to say this for Mr. Ashton: One of the reasons that made him realize he was too busy, was that
After lengthy County Council meetings, he notes nonpolitical business often forces him to log up to 100 miles in his car. Kudos to Mr. Ashton for being environmentally responsible!
Two articles appeared in today’s Utah papers:
Ashton withdraws from race: 4 hopefuls left for S.L. County Council
Ashton won’t seek re-election to council–Too busy: County chairman is endorsing political newcomer Republican Jeff Allen
News articles appearing today on Utah Political campaigns
Salt Lake Tribune
Ashton won’t seek re-election to council–Too busy: County chairman is endorsing political newcomer Republican Jeff Allen
Five vie for Clearfield mayor job
Nov. 7 ballots all begin with today’s caucuses
Commissions losing three women–County government: Weber’s Cain, Davis’ Page and Box Elder’s Rees are stepping down
Deseret News
Caucuses spur cities to juggle meetings
Gardner given 2 days to collect signatures
Ashton withdraws from race: 4 hopefuls left for S.L. County Council
Last-minute filers join races
Utah County hopefuls file for seats
Articles in today’s newspapers about Utah Politics:
Deseret News
Utahns support Huntsman tax plan, removal of the food tax
Articles in today’s newspapers about Utah Politics:
Salt Lake Tribune
Bennett pitches plan to fix Social Security: No private accounts: The senator says his bill won’t pass, but he wants feedback from colleagues
Abortion: Girls must get parent OK–Critic: ‘Teens mean nothing’ to Huntsman, lawmakers
Deseret News
Huntsman signs bill to reduce food tax
Articles in today’s newspapers about Utah Politics:
Salt Lake Tribune
Utah finally gets law against hate crimes
15-year fight: The sponsor, acknowledging that the measure won’t end ill will, asks Utahns for help
Bennett pitches plan to fix Social Security–No private accounts: The senator says his bill won’t pass, but he wants feedback from colleagues
House panel wants look at PFS pitch–On energy panel: They want DOE to consider storing hot waste in Utah
Deseret News
Hate-crimes compromise signed
Articles in today’s newspapers about state legislature-related News:
Salt Lake Tribune
Utah finally gets law against hate crime–15-year fight: The sponsor, acknowledging that the measure won’t end ill will, asks Utahns for help
Deseret News
Jordan calls for veto on 4 education bills
From HEAL Utah
Gov. Huntsman has until March 21st to veto House Bill 100, a bill passed by the Legislature that would severely restrict the ability of environmental groups–and any other non-profit–to use the courts to stop environmentally harmful practices by corporations or the government. Gov. Huntsman has hinted he may veto the bill because it impinges on the constitutional rights of non-profits, but he has yet to take decisive action.
Please take a minute to contact Gov. Huntsman and ask him to veto HB 100 and preserve the right of environmental organizations to access the courts. He alone has the power to prevent this legislation from becoming law. You can call the governor at (801) 538-1000 or send an email here: http://www.utah.gov/governor/contact.html.
Rep. Aaron Tilton (R-Springville) proposed HB 100 to seek revenge on environmental groups for winning a court order delaying construction of the Legacy Parkway. His vindictive legislation purports to prevent environmental groups from filing “frivolous lawsuits,” and requires organizations to post a bond to cover any costs of delaying a project–including lost profits, employee wages, construction costs and taxes–or face losing their right to do business with the state. These bonds could easily reach in excess of millions of dollars.
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Articles in today’s newspapers about state legislature-related News:
Deseret News
Huntsman to travel the state signing bills: Aim is to aid lawmakers who help him on the Hill
Articles in today’s newspapers about state legislature-related News:
Salt Lake Tribune
S.L. County poised to tack on fee for Corridor land:
An extra 10 bucks to drive?
Deseret News
State spending is surging: Year’s 17.5% jump far outpaces population growth and inflation
Huntsman hails USTAR: He likens the initiative to U.’s Research Park
Lobbyists’ favorite tool was food
Deanna Dee-Dee Taylor 