Posted by Utah House Democrats on July 31st, 2009 | Categorized as In The News

Our very own Representative Trisha Beck, D–Sandy, District 48 was on the Bob Lonsberry Show, (KNRS 570am) on Thursday, July 30.
The guest host was Larry Gelwix, who asked the question “Does the Utah Democratic Party Have a Future in Utah?”
Trisha’s response to the question was an emphatic “YES!“
Take a listen:
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Posted by Utah House Democrats on July 24th, 2009 | Categorized as In Our View
When the Mormon pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley in 1847, they had been through the ringer. Utah history teaches of their suffering: a past tainted with persecution, intolerance, and murder; a harrowing winter across the plains from Illinois; more sickness and death. Many had left everything they owned [...]
Posted by Utah House Democrats on July 13th, 2009 | Categorized as In The News
What do you think? We’d love to hear your opinions on redistricting and representation in Utah.
From the Salt Lake Tribune…
Fair Boundaries
Cost estimate for initiative is wrong
Tribune Editorial
Updated: 07/10/2009 06:15:52 PM MDT
For the Fair Boundaries proposal to become law, its supporters must collect enough voter signatures on its petitions to place the initiative on [...]
Posted by Utah House Democrats on July 13th, 2009 | Categorized as In The News
Sixteen Utah Colleges and Universities Partner with VA to Improve GI Bill Benefits
Out-of-State, Private, and Graduate Educations Made More Affordable
WASHINGTON – Sixteen colleges, universities and schools across Utah have entered into Yellow Ribbon Program agreements with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to improve financial aid for veterans participating in the Post-9/11 GI Bill program.
Over [...]
Posted by Utah House Democrats on July 8th, 2009 | Categorized as In The News
Tuesday, July 7, 6 to 7:30 in Price:
Carbon County School District Office, 251 W. 400 North
For Carbon, Emery, Grand and San Juan counties
Tuesday, July 7, 5:30 to 7 in Vernal:
Uintah Community Center, Classroom 3, 610 S. Vernal Ave.
For Daggett, Duchesne and Uintah counties
Wednesday, July 8 – 7 to 9 p.m. in Kanab:
Kanab City Library, 374 [...]
Posted by Utah House Democrats on July 8th, 2009 | Categorized as In The News
A coalition calls the accuracy of the $1M fiscal note into question.
By Cathy Mckitrick
The Salt Lake Tribune
Updated: 07/07/2009 06:29:16 AM MDT
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Posted by Utah House Democrats on July 1st, 2009 | Categorized as In The News
From the Deseret News…
Immigration law, other new statutes go into effect Wednesday
Arthur J. Raymond
Along with the start of the state’s fiscal year, 31 pieces of legislation passed by Utah lawmakers last winter spring to life today.
The new laws provide cash infusions to kick-start transportation and technology projects, stiffen penalties for underage drinkers who drive and [...]