State and National

Legislation to Address Swallow Abuses Coming

 11 February 2014. Posted in Today At Utah Policy

The first four bill files have been opened to deal with the John Swallow scandal by the chair of the House’s special investigation committee.

Rep. Jim Dunnigan, R-Taylorsville, has opened the following bill files. There is no text yet to the quartet, only a short title:

-- Amendments to Campaign Finance.

-- Special Investigation of Campaign Finance Issues.

What You Need to Know About Utah Politics Today - February 11, 2014

LGBT protesters arrested at the Capitol. The LDS Church and other groups jump into the Amendment 3 appeal. Bill to fund schools by making big families pay more taxes moves forward.

Countdown:

•30 days until the final day of the 2014 Legislature

•133 days until Utah's 2014 primary elections

•266 days to the 2014 midterm elections

•629 days to the 2015 elections

•694 days until the 2016 Iowa Caucuses

Watching snow and Ross' geese lift off Gunnison Bend Reservoir can take your breath away.

At the links below, you can see thousands of geese -- and some wild turkeys!

Wild turkeys  -

http://udwrnewsphotos.zenfolio.com/p190614365

Thousands of geese  -  Snow Goose Festival

http://udwrnewsphotos.zenfolio.com/p356828928

Local News Highlights: Daily Briefing

What You Need to Know About Utah Politics Today - February 10, 2014

Increased education funding actually went to retirement or healthcare costs. Plan to hike registration fees on alternative fuel vehicles runs into some opposition.

Countdown:

•31 days until the final day of the 2014 Legislature

•134 days until Utah's 2014 primary elections

•267 days to the 2014 midterm elections

•630 days to the 2015 elections

US Fish & Wildlife Service

News Release

United States Fish and Wildlife Service

Office of Communications   Phone: 703-358-2220; Fax: 703-358-1973          http://www.fws.gov

February 7, 2014                                                                                                              

Contact: Gavin Shire, 703-346-9123, gavin_shire@fws.gov

The attached contains the following:

Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

February 10, 2014 – February 14, 2014

**The Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**

Media representatives are welcome at events designated with “Media Access”

Monday, February 10, 2014

7:30 AM –State Republican Party Legislative Breakfast Location: Salt Lake City

9:15 AM – Mayor Ralph Becker Location: Governor’s Office

Today in History: February 9 

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February 9

Today In History. What Happened This Day In History

A Timeline Of Events That Occurred On This Day In History

A chronological timetable of historical events that occurred on this day in history. Historical facts of the day in the areas of military, politics, science, music, sports, arts, entertainment and more. Discover what happened today in history.

February 8

1587   Mary, Queen of Scots is beheaded in Fotheringhay Castle for her alleged part in the conspiracy to usurp Elizabeth I. 

Watching snow and Ross' geese lift off Gunnison Bend Reservoir can take your breath away.

At the links below, you can see thousands of geese -- and some wild turkeys!

Wild turkeys  -  buy a hunting permit

http://udwrnewsphotos.zenfolio.com/p190614365

Thousands of geese  -  Snow Goose Festival

http://udwrnewsphotos.zenfolio.com/p356828928

What You Need to Know About Utah Politics Today - February 7, 2014

Negotiations over Medicaid expansion continue. Herbert renews his call to ban wood burning stoves and fireplaces. House Republicans divided on a plan to move the prison.

Countdown:

•34 days until the final day of the 2014 Legislature

•137 days until Utah's 2014 primary elections

•270 days to the 2014 midterm elections

•633 days to the 2015 elections

•698 days until the 2016 Iowa Caucuses