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What You Need to Know About Utah Politics Today - January 21, 2014

Polls a-plenty on this Tuesday! Most Utahns oppose same-sex marriage. Residents want tougher pollution controls on industry. The more people find out about "Count My Vote," the more they like what they hear.

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What You Need to Know About Utah Politics Today - January 17, 2014

What You Need to Know About Utah Politics Today - January 16, 2014

Utahns don't want to continue Swallow investigation. Utah GOP won't launch their own petition drive against "Count My Vote." Delta Air Lines to expand in Utah.

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POWDER ALERT                              1/10/2014

New Snow: Overnight: 3   24hr: 12  48hr: 22

Current Base Depth: 61"

Season Snowfall:  141"

Current Temps: 27

Winds: Gusts 10-20 mph, West Northwest 

Visibility: Snowing! Bring your yellow lens

Comments:  Lots of fresh wind blown pockets of deep snow in the trees. Surface conditions on the main runs are groomed powder.

What You Need to Know About Utah Politics Today - January 8, 2014
Utah officials try to determine the status of same-sex couples who got married before the Supreme Court stay. A proposal to hike Utah's minimum wage. Convention hotel fight heads to the Salt Lake County Council.

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A simple phone call, a text, or an email is all it takes to let your legislator know your views.  “Government of the people, by the people, and for the people” (Abraham Lincoln) involves the people—you and me.

Two “easy” methods for finding your legislative district are available. These are “easy” according to Scott Riding’s website, who was involved in the on-line mapping of the legislative districts. 

Robert Axson, a representative from Senator Mike Lee’s office came to the Willard City Office Building to hold an information meeting on 12 December. Mr. Axson shared Senator Lee’s agenda on the Family Fairness and Opportunity Tax Reform Act, Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act, Working Families Flexibility Act and the Transportation and Empowerment Act.  Each of these items is designed to help strengthen families and their opportunities in society with less government interference. 

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What You Need to Know About Utah Politics Today - January 6, 2014
Same-sex marriage opponents call for Utah to ignore the ruling striking down Amendment 3. Utah lawmakers join other states in calling for a Constitutional Convention.

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What You Need to Know About Utah Politics Today - January 3, 2014
Allegations that John Swallow's campaign filed fake tax documents. Officials say two Utahns have died from influenza. Some big Utah businesses missed paying their property taxes on time.

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