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What You Need to Know About Utah Politics Today - February 6, 2014

Legislative leaders get behind a proposal to build a convention hotel in Salt Lake City. Lawmakers squash a proposed statewide non-discrimination measure. Group tells lawmakers to move the prison.

Countdown:

•35 days until the final day of the 2014 Legislature

•138 days until Utah's 2014 primary elections

•271 days to the 2014 midterm elections

Cannabis Extract Bill May Run Into Constitutional Problems

By Bob Bernick

It's hard enough to get conservative Utah legislators to vote for any bill that may be connected with marijuana or hemp.

But put on a negative constitutional note, and the challenge becomes greater.

What You Need to Know About Utah Politics Today - February 5, 2014 

Competing gas tax proposals on the Hill. A proposal could make "Count My Vote" moot. A Senate committee defers action on an anti-pollution measure

Lawmakers Grapple with Cost of Lockhart's Education Proposal 

Lawmakers to Consider Legislation Restricting Access to Firearms by Mentally Ill Persons

Written by Bob Bernick on 04 February 2014. Posted in Today At Utah Policy

Local News Highlights: Daily Briefing

What You Need to Know About Utah Politics Today - February 4, 2014

Local News Highlights: Daily Briefing

What You Need to Know About Utah Politics Today - February 3, 2014

Urquhart wants public support for his non-discrimination bill. Hatch tells lawmakers quest to control federal lands may not bear fruit. Lawmakers wonder how to pay for Lockhart's education initiative.

Countdown:

•38 days until the final day of the 2014 Legislature

•141 days until Utah's 2014 primary elections

•274 days to the 2014 midterm elections

•637 days to the 2015 elections

Today In History. What Happened 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 2

962   Otto I invades Italy and is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 

1032   Conrad II claims the throne of France. 

1494   Columbus begins the practice using Indians as slaves. 

American Dental Association - Give Kids A Smile Day  -  *Car Insurance Day - *Change Your Password Day  -  *Decorating With Candy Day   - *G.I. Joe Day    - *Hula in The Coola Day   - Ice Cream For Breakfast Day   - Give Kids A Smile Day

* Freedom Day -  *Robinson Crusoe Day  - *Spunky Old Broads Day  - Take Your Child To The Library Day   - *International Face and Body Day   - *Serpent Day

Today In History. What Happened This Day In History

A total of 23 bighorn sheep were released in northeastern Utah this week.

You can watch the sheep being released -- and see bald eagles and black bears -- at the links below!

See bald eagles  -  Bald Eagle Day

http://udwrnewsphotos.zenfolio.com/p571012192

See Bald Eagles

Bald Eagle Day is Feb. 8

Governor Gary Herbert’s Schedule

February 3, 2014 – February 7, 2014

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

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

Monday, February 3, 2014

9:00 AM –Derek Miller, Mike Mower, Kirsten Cox; Utah Department of Insurance visit  Location: Salt Lake City

11:30 AM – Tami Pyfer  Location: Governor’s Office

1:30 PM – Jacey Skinner  Location: Governor’s Office