Utah politics
Why should a Millennial be Utah’s next governor? An interview with Zachary Moses.
Should a millennial be Utah’s next governor? We interviewed Zachary Moses, covering affordabel housing, the inland port, pollution and his solutions.
If It Bleeds It Leads : A conversation with Rod Decker from KUTV News
“If it bleeds, it leads.” That’s the mantra you have to follow to attract viewers in the local TV news business said local news stalwart Rod Decker when I sat…
Utah Senator Luz Escamilla Headed into a Campaign to be Elected Salt Lake City Mayor
Utah Senator Luz Escamilla hardly broke stride as she exited her 11th legislative session last month and headed straight into a campaign to be elected mayor of the state’s capital…
Utah Liquor Laws: 3.2 to 4.8 % ABV : A conversation with Senator Jerry Stevenson
Utah liquor laws are considered some of the wackiest in the country. Namely, the new DIU Limit for blood alcohol content level is 0.05 percent, the lowest in the country.…
Utah’s Air Policy and why won’t our leaders do anything about industrial pollution
More people die and end up in emergency rooms in Utah on red air days than any other day. Our poor air quality is probably the most serious environmental problem…
Would The New Green Deal work for Salt Lake City, Utah? The Mayor Jackie Biskupski Thinks So.
Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski recently announced that by 2032, Salt Lake City will operate on 100% renewables. The City will achieve this goal by making nearly all city…
The LDS Church Faces a Lawsuit over the Compromise Bill
Has the LDS Church crossed the line in the separation between church and state? Have they violated their law in helping to craft the compromise bill legislation?
Economic Fascism in Utah?
The Medical Cannabis Compromise legislation is nothing short of economic fascism
Medical Cannabis in Utah: The Central Fill
If there were one poison pill in the “compromise bill” it is that the bill has already been written that will be passed instead of Proposition Two and includes the…
Informed Voting
Before casting a ballot, finding information about candidates and propositions is essential to the voting process.
Medical Marijuana in Utah
This November Utahns have one major issue on the ballot that could dramatically alter our extreme-red, hyper-conservative state: the legalization of medical marijuana.
Utah’s Changing Landscape
ithin a five-block radius of downtown Salt Lake City dozens of blocks have some type of residential construction. The popularity for high-end residential apartments is something new to Utah, and…
Meet Shireen Ghorbani, the Half-Iranian Utah Transplant Running for Congress
Being raised by a single mother has informed key policies for congressional candidate Shireen Ghorbani.
‘Ethics’ and ‘Racist Undercurrent’ Issues Mark 2017 Campaign Season in Utah
Candidates John Curtis and Steve Smith—ethics, racism, and transparency issues.
Spooky Politics
With political divides growing wider by the day it is easy to give into fear and frustration.
‘We Will See The Status Quo Challenged’ and Utah Millennials Want In
The Emerging Leaders Initiative strives to engaged millennials in Utah politics.